Good News for Debbie Reber, who created and edited a series of teen-authored memoirs for HCI Books called LOUDER THAN WORDS. Three new memoirs in the series came out this last August. Here are the details about the series:ALEXIS: My True Story of Being Seduced By An Online Predator is written by 19-year-old Alexis Singer,... Continue Reading →
Good News for Margaret Nevinski.
Congratulations to Margaret Nevinski, who is excited to announce the publication of her young adult short story, THE EVE OF ST. AGNES, in the current issue of the literary journal Hunger Mountain online. In this story, 17-year-old Courtney dreams about her future husband on January 20, the Eve of St. Agnes, only he's the geekiest... Continue Reading →
Good News for Wendy Wahman
Congratulations to Wendy Wahman! Wendy has signed with agent Robin Rue, with Writers House! Wendy's book A CAT LIKE THAT comes out Spring 2011. You can find more about Wendy, who is an author/illustrator, at her website. Are you on Facebook? Wendy's debut novel, DON'T LICK THE DOG, has a facebook page.
Something a little different
Most of us would love to have multiple agent offers! Jennifer Wolf, who is an aspiring Young Adult author, wrote about her experience on her blog. The interesting part is that Jennifer had to reject agents, how often does that happen? The experience is worth reading! Congratulations Jennifer on your good news!
Good News for Helen Landalf
A big yahoo for Helen Landalf! Her debut novel, BROKEN WINGS, had made Goodreads list of YA/MG novels debuting in 2011. The list is a reference for those participating in the 2011 Debut Author Challenge. You can add 2011 debut novels, vote for the titles that have made your list, or ones that you are... Continue Reading →
Good News for Ann Leda Shapiro
Congratulations to Ann Leda Shapiro! Her book, MY ISLAND has been selected by the State Librarian for the Summer 2010 Washington Reads. Come celebrate with Ann at the Vashon Island Library next Wednesday, July 28, from 4 to 6 p.m.You can find more about Ann on her website, and more on the Washington Read here.
Good News for Liz Mills
Liz has just released her book, THe SPOOKY WHEELS ON THE BUS. It's now on sale at Santoro’s Books, which will host a book launch party September 11, 2010. This is Liz's thirtieth book! The link for this is found on the PhinneyWood.com website.Liz also puts together our SCBWI Chinook, and sends me wonderful links... Continue Reading →
Good News for Ann Teplick
Good news for Ann Teplick! Ann has an essay in Hunger Mountain's spring issue, entitled "THe QUIETER WE BECOME, THE MORE WE ARE ABLE TO HEAR," Ann shares her experience writing with teens at the Washington State psychiatric hospital. Check out her essay on Hunger Mountain here. Click on the Young Adult and Children's Literature... Continue Reading →
Good News for Holly Cupala
Congratulations to Holly Cupala, who is in Hunger Mountain's spring issue. Holly's book, TELL ME A SECRET, debuts June 22, 2010. You can find more about Holly and her book, on her website.Hunger Mountain is both a print and online journal of the arts. They publish fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, visual art, young adult and... Continue Reading →
Play performances and poetry readings for Ann Teplick
She will be reading some poems to celebrate the release of the Lit journal Drash on Sunday May, 23 at 3 p.m., at Third Place Books Ravenna. She'll read again on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m., at Queen Anne Books. Her play She's the One, a story that explores the art of hallucination, will... Continue Reading →