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How Social Attitudes Affect YA Literature
Fashion to hairstyles. Sexual orientation to lifestyles. Racism, bigotry, prejudice, bullying, and even rape. How does social attitudes affect YA literature? http://bit.ly/13FY2qA
Come join my discussion and speak your peace. What do you think? I'm exploring how social attitudes from large entities such as Abercrombie & Fitch, and Starbucks mold, caress, or harass young…
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U Stands for UNITING Boston!
Writers are joining forces to help those affected by the tragic bombing in Boston. Join in and make a difference! http://bit.ly/11EqG8B Even spreading the word would help.
Added by Sheri Larsen on April 24, 2013 at 3:27pm — No Comments
{Giveaway} THUNDERING LUV!
Loads of #ya Romance in a short story!! Check out THUNDERING LUV by @LM_Preston & enter to win a copy! …
Added by Sheri Larsen on February 11, 2013 at 1:38pm — No Comments
A BLACK FRIDAY Giveaway & Author Spotlight with Victoria Strauss on Platforms and Self-Promotion
Come see what our very own Victoria Strauss has to say about author platforms. She also discusses the importance of self-promotion. And I have a giveaway: a copy of her book PASSION BLUE! Come enter for your chance to win. http://bit.ly/V1uxxt
Added by Sheri Larsen on November 23, 2012 at 8:18am — No Comments
Elana Johnson Listens to Music!
Does music inspire your reading? See how Linkin Park helped Elana create her character Zenn and celebrate her latest release - Surrender, sequel to her debut YA novel Possession. http://bit.ly/L8zIn1
Added by Sheri Larsen on June 10, 2012 at 7:01pm — No Comments
Shelli Johannes Wells Spotlight!! & Giveaway!!
Ever wonder what Shelli thinks? Want to pick her brain for all that writerly wisdom she possesses? Well, I do and I did. Come check out the party that's just getting started over on Writers Ally! She's offering up not one, but two of her books: one YA, the other MG!! WHOOT!! http://bit.ly/KY94Ls
Added by Sheri Larsen on May 15, 2012 at 7:48am — No Comments
Spotlighting AE Rought's YA book, BROKEN, & publisher Strange Chemistry
Ann Rought shares her wisdom about writing YA as well as BROKEN'S journey to reach publication. Come share your thoughts with her. http://bit.ly/HOsLUq
Added by Sheri Larsen on April 2, 2012 at 8:22am — No Comments
BOOK MARKETING
Ever wonder the ins & outs of truly effective book marketing? Well, there's a great discussion about just that over on Alan Rinzler: Consulting Editor. Check it out. http://bit.ly/H3t6bL
Added by Sheri Larsen on March 30, 2012 at 8:03am — No Comments
The Story of a Girl...Who Happens to be Me!
If you want to learn the funky way I mold characters, what it's like living with four guys, how death is involved when it comes to the person I'd most like to meet, and share a cyber drink--lemonade, soda, a more active beverage of you choice--then head over HERE and tell me what we're drinking.
I'm sharing my thoughts on the writing…
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Giveaway & Book Spotlight: Author Rick Daley and The Man in the Cinder Clouds
Ever wonder what the real story about Kris Kringle is? Well, wonder no more. Come check out my character interview with Rick Daley's MC and enter to win a copy of this fabulous story!! http://bit.ly/sNBOQo
Added by Sheri Larsen on December 12, 2011 at 10:52am — No Comments
BOOK GIVEAWAY!!
Need some books for the holiday season? Maybe as a gift for someone you love or even for yourself. I've got'em. http://bit.ly/uAEYyF
Added by Sheri Larsen on December 2, 2011 at 7:59am — No Comments
Book Spotlight: DESTINED, by Author Jessie Harrell & a GIVEAWAY!!
Hi everyone!! Want your chance to win a copy of our very own Jessie Harrell's awesome YA book, DESTINED?? Sure you do. Come over and enter. :) http://bit.ly/rAsJ6A
Added by Sheri Larsen on November 21, 2011 at 1:02pm — No Comments
Elements of a Picture Book
It doesn't matter what genre or form you write in. All writing must have purpose, vision, make sense, and be concise. What better way then to examine the workings of picture book writing, where less than 500 words is the norm. (Yes, there are exceptions.)
I've created a list of 8 important elements to Successful Picture Book Writing. Please come add to them.
Added by Sheri Larsen on November 11, 2011 at 10:23am — No Comments
Marking Your Novel
Added by Sheri Larsen on November 7, 2011 at 7:50am — No Comments
Interview with YA Author Joy Preble!!
Added by Sheri Larsen on September 12, 2011 at 9:44am — No Comments
Back 2 School 4 the Writing Parent
Added by Sheri Larsen on September 2, 2011 at 7:30am — No Comments
The BARE BONES of Dialog
Added by Sheri Larsen on June 7, 2011 at 10:06am — No Comments
GRAFFITI WALL: Kelly Hashway, Picture Book Author of May the Best Dog Win!
Added by Sheri Larsen on May 23, 2011 at 8:19am — No Comments
Interview & Book Giveaway with MG Author Kari Lee Townsend
- Interview and book giveaway with MG Author Kari Lee Townsend!! http://bit.ly/k22ryk Come enter to win a signed copy of her book--which is being adapted for the silver screen. :)
Added by Sheri Larsen on May 9, 2011 at 8:22am — No Comments
BOOK REVIEW!! ABANDON, Author Meg Cabot
Added by Sheri Larsen on April 26, 2011 at 7:30am — No Comments
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- How Social Attitudes Affect YA Literature
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- A BLACK FRIDAY Giveaway & Author Spotlight with Victoria Strauss on Platforms and Self-Promotion
- Elana Johnson Listens to Music!
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- Spotlighting AE Rought's YA book, BROKEN, & publisher Strange Chemistry
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