And thus it comes to an end. The debut year. The Class of 2k12. The beginning. The firsts. It was a year of firsts. First novel. First launch party. First trade review. First blurb. First speaking gig as a real author. First workshop given as a professional. And it was a year of recurring not-firsts. … Continue Reading
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Looking Forward by Katherine Longshore
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Tags: Katherine Longshore, The Writing Life
3 11 DEC
Tags: Katherine Longshore, The Writing Life
3 11 DEC
Books and Community by Joanne Levy
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Tags: Corrine Jackson, Joanne Levy, Katherine Longshore, […]
4 20 NOV
Tags: Corrine Jackson, Joanne Levy, Katherine Longshore, […]
4 20 NOV
I just got back from the annual NCTE conference in Las Vegas and it feels like my brain was put in a tornado of awesome; there were so many amazing people around me, but I was also a bit overwhelmed by the whole experience. I saw friends old and new, met with my editor and … Continue Reading
I take a lot of things personally. Because I’m a people-pleaser. When a MUNI driver in San Francisco yells at me because I don’t find my change quickly enough – I take it personally. I’ll be faster next time to make you happy! When someone I spent a weekend with during a novel retreat – … Continue Reading
The third time is a charm! For the last three months, our giveaway books have been YA historical fiction and MG contemporary. Here are two more titles you have to get your hands on. Small Medium at Large – Joanne Levy From Goodreads: Adorable, quirky and oh-so-funny. This charming middle-grade book is a surefire winner … Continue Reading
Until recently I had never seen Toddlers in Tiaras. My TV doesn’t connect to anything but my DVD player (no cable, no bunny ears, no Netflix, no Internet) so I hadn’t even seen ads or previews. But I’ve heard about it on Twitter (ah, the power of social media!). And having a vivid imagination, I … Continue Reading
Writing Through Fear
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Tags: Gilt, Katherine Longshore, The Writing Life
9 26 JAN
Tags: Gilt, Katherine Longshore, The Writing Life
9 26 JAN
I think all writers have to face their fears in one form or another, at every stage in the publication process. Fear of rejection (My critique partners will hate this. The agents I query will laugh at me. Editors will laugh at me and my agent.) Fear of failure (Book 1 was a fluke. I’m … Continue Reading
It’s December, everybody! Are you all ready for gift-giving holidays? I have to admit that I’m not. And my husband always waits until Christmas Eve to buy his gifts. So in order to help us all out, I asked some of my friends and fellow authors for suggestions for great books to give to kids. … Continue Reading
