But some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again. ―
Writing for the young at heart, not necessarily the young.
You are a part of a bigger picture. Every decision you make, every choice, affects those around you.
Why I Write
In a world of harsh realities, we need the magic of imagination. Some might call this “escapism,” but I believe fiction can inspire us to see the world in a different light. Perhaps we won’t be the unlikely hero that changes the course of history, but we will affect the lives around us. The question is: will it be for the better?
My first published short story is coming out in this exciting new anthology along with many other talented writers!
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Make YA for teens again!!
Can’t agree with this more as a mom of a teen girl & boy. It’s especially hard to find YA books for boys. So…I’m writing a YA contemporary fantasy sci-fi with my 15 yr old son. The world building & characters are all his! I’m just putting it on paper.
New Reports Show a Decline in YA Book Sales and I Have Some Thoughts as to Why That Might be Happening
https://teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2023/03/20/new-reports-show-a-decline-in-ya-book-sales-and-i-have-some-thoughts-as-to-why-that-might-be-happening/ @TLT16
@love_walk_life “That’s disgusting. What’s wrong with you people? We don’t kill each other like that back in Miami.” - Detective Alisha Palmetto in “The Holiday Killer”. Out May 2nd