Books That Changed My Life
Believe it or not, books hold an incredible power. They have the ability to change you. No, seriously. Over the years I’ve read stacks of books, but only a small group truly changed my life. And I don’t mean they simply meant a lot to me, I mean that my life would be entirely different […]
Pulse of Pride
I wanted to discuss an array of LGBTQIA+ books for Pride Month but after recent events, I decided to focus on queer Latinx stories. In taking this specific focus I realize there needs to be SO many more of these books. Like whoa. While there are several others I know with Latinx main characters, the […]
Character Flaws
Teenagers, like adults, are complex. They make mistakes. They say problematic things. They make stupid choices. This isn’t a news-flash for anyone. After all, teens [people] are flawed, nuanced, and constantly growing. In my opinion, they do and say A LOT of things very, very wrong and this should be reflected in YA novels. And […]
Story Easter Eggs
Something unique and special I love about books is finding the hidden hints authors weave in about the their muses, favorite people, or personally important things. Incorporating “Easter eggs” into your novel can create additional creative layers in your storytelling. Sometimes those allusions are really only for you and your inner circle, but for those […]
Pitch Wars Mentee 2014
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