Musing on Stereotypes
I was thinking the other day about stories (what else is new?) and their characters (still not a shocker), when it dawned on me that as humans, we expect certain traits to belong to specific types of fictional people. When characters go against the stereotypes, it can be uncomfortable for readers to try and understand […]
11 Weird Questions Answered
Oh hey, look! Another meme I was tagged in! I’m supposed to answer these strange 11 questions and then tag 11 people to join in the interrogation fun! So let’s get this show on the road! 1. What is the strangest thing you have ever eaten in public? I’m an adventurous eater, so what is […]
Guest Post: Boundaries in YA
Today I have a wonderful guest post by Louise Gornall about a topic I feel doesn’t get much focus in the children’s lit community. Where do you draw the line for edgy content in young adult novels? Here’s what she had to say: I want to talk about boundaries in YA. Why? Because I was […]
What To Do While Waiting For Queries
If you’re one of the lucky (read: twitchy, anxiously refreshing email, sleepless) writers that has sent queries out, you’re likely stuck in a waiting game. Nervously watching the clock, expecting to hear back from your prospective agents any second. If you want to drive yourself mad, I suggest you continue stalking them on twitter. Oh […]
Pitch Wars Mentee 2014
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