Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces the YA Mentor, Kevin Emerson. Applications have been submitted and selections will be made in early Fall 2020.
Meet Our 2018-2019 Mentors: Young Adult!
Meet our mentors from our Mentorship Program 2018-2019 Here’s what our Young Adult Mentors – Jillian Anderson Coats, Kelly Jones and Kevin Emerson have to say. Tell us a little bit about what you are working on now and your current projects. Jillian: My newest book, R is for Rebel, came out in February and... Continue Reading →
Jennifer Bradbury, Kevin Emerson, and Suzanne Selfors at Queen Anne Books this weekend!
Suzanne Selfors and Kevin Emerson will join Jennifer Bradbury this Sunday at Queen Anne Books as she launches her latest, Outside In! 3 authors! Trivia! Prizes! Treats! Double-check times and whatnot with bookstores before you set out for events. If you snap a great picture, tag us at @scbwiwwa on Instagram (We're on Instagram now!) and/or Twitter, and we'll try... Continue Reading →
Kevin Emerson, Suzanne Selfors, and Garth Stein in Bellingham!
Heads up, northern book lovers! Join Kevin Emerson, Garth Stein, and Suzanne Selfors to celebrate their new releases. Three authors, lots of books, and good fun. All at Village Books on Thursday.
Announcing our Flagship 2017 SCBWI Western Washington Mentorship Program!
SCBWI WWA Mentorship Program Do you have a completed manuscript that needs help with revision? If yes, then do not miss out on our new mentorship program. For a six-month period, writers will work one-on-one with a published author to analyze every aspect of their manuscript. Eligibility: This program is open to SCBWI WWA members. Tuition... Continue Reading →
5th annual Bainbridge Student Writing Contest
The fifth annual Bainbridge Student Writing Contest is coming! Hosted by Suzanne Selfors, who will be joined by fabulous guest judges Kevin Emerson, Martha Brockenbrough, and George Shannon, this year's theme will be "Creatures, Monsters and Beasts." Contest Guidelines: * This short-story contest is open to all local students, grades 1... Continue Reading →
Zoinks! Four local YA authors blaze a promotional trail!
From left: Beaudoin, Brockenbrough, Emerson, and Patrick. Reprint courtesy of M. Brockenbrough. It seems we are in the midst of a sea change in how authors promote their work. A stellar example can be found not too far from home, as four local YA authors have taken a novel approach to promoting their work––with a... Continue Reading →
Book Review & Giveaway!!!
Fellow SCBWI WWA member Dorine White has recently reviewed THE LOST CODE, a new YA book written by fellow SCBWI WWA member Kevin Emerson!!! Not only can you check out the review, but you can sign up to try and win a signed copy! Head over to The Write Path for more information.
Kevin Emerson Book Launch
Come and join Fellow SCBWI WWA member Kevin Emerson as he reads from the first book in his brand new YA series, THE LOST CODE: BOOK ONE OF THE ATLANTEANS at Secret Garden books on Friday May 25, at 7 p.m. Kevin Emerson's thrilling novel is BOOK ONE OF THE ATLANTEANS series--perilous adventures... Continue Reading →
Musical Members!
We know our members are multi-talented and creative, but did you know that some are also musical? We don't usually feature non-kid lit ventures but we thought you might need something new on your earbuds to get through your draftingsketchingrevisingpaintingbrainstormingplayingwordswithfriends this afternoon. Middle grade and YA author Kevin Emerson's band, The Board of Education, has... Continue Reading →