Author Dan Richards is a member of SCBWI-WWA. At the launch of his middle grade novel, "Stu Truly First Kiss", Dan Richards speaks with Beth Bacon.
Dan Richards: From Anxious Middle Schooler To Hilarious Author
Conference faculty profile: Amber J. Keyser
Amber Keyser will take us to the edge of YA in April! Amber Keyser is a former ballerina and evolutionary biologist, who writes both fiction and nonfiction for tweens and teens. Her newest book is Sneakers Unlaced: A History of Athletic Shoes (Twenty-First Century Books). Forthcoming titles include The Way Back from Broken, a YA... Continue Reading →
Suzanne’s series stretches
Congrats to Suzanne Selfors, who just sold Little, Brown books #5 and #6 in her Imaginary Veterinary series, which is illustrated by Dan Santat. They'll be coming out starting in January 2015. Yay!
Junie B. Jones author passes away
Barbara Park The beloved author of the Junie B. Jones series, who wrote more than 30 books––many featuring the feisty elementary-school heroine––passed away on Friday after a long illness. Lin Oliver, SCBWI founder, remembered Park today on her Facebook page with the following tribute: "Reflecting at this moment on Barbara Park, creator of many funny... Continue Reading →
Questionnaire for authors
From Stasia Kehoe: I am working on an article about the effectiveness of the Internet for self-promotion, from authors’ points-of-view. I want to spread the word to get the maximum number of authors (both traditionally and self-published) to respond to my questionnaire so that I have the best possible data. Please click here for the... Continue Reading →
CONFERENCE 2013: Robin LaFevers, Keynote Speech
Robin LaFevers How do you stay sane when the burning need to get published is eating away at your soul? When what you think is your best work is rejected all around? Bestselling author Robin LaFevers, whose series about teen assassin nuns (Grave Mercy, Dark Triumph), has garnered rave reviews, has a lot to say... Continue Reading →