How do you go about deciding character names? Is it something you put a lot of thought into? Or something that just springs on you as you plan? Why was Cass, Cass? I pick names mostly by feel. The associations … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2010
Guess what, Spanish, German, and Brazilian readers: You’re going to be able to pick up THE WAY WE FALL, its sequel, and my third book with Hyperion in your own language! I am super pleased (and super thankful for my … Continue reading
One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a writer is, “How do you find people to read and give you feedback on your writing?” And definitely finding someone who’s going to give you a helpful perspective on … Continue reading
Have you ever had a paranormal experience that scared you badly? As you were writing about ghosts, did you ever have a shiver of awareness of the spirit world? If you were at a seance and could channel the ghost … Continue reading
I’ve seen this popping up all over my Friends list lately. “I write like Stephen King.” “I write like James Joyce.” etc. If you participated, you might want to consider taking down the post. Why? You’re providing advertising for a … Continue reading
Some time last fall I caught a glimpse of a few minutes of a So You Think You Can Dance episode for the first time. (Yes, I pretty much live under a rock as far as TV is concerned. We … Continue reading
How long did it take to come up with the title for your book? Was it something you just knew instantly or did you have to mull it over a long time? Something I think few readers realize (I certainly … Continue reading
This Thursday, July 15, I’ll be doing a presentation about writing, publishing, and GIVE UP THE GHOST at the St. Catharines Public Library, Central Branch, starting at 7pm. The program is free and open to readers aged 12 to 18. … Continue reading
It’s been posted in the official places now, so I can share: I’ve just accepted a three-book deal with Disney-Hyperion! The Publisher’s Marketplace announcement: Megan Crewe’s THE WAY WE FALL, in which a 16-year-old challenges her fears, finds a second … Continue reading
How many edits did you go through before deciding ‘Give Up The Ghost’ was ready for agent eyes? If we’re counting an “edit” as a revision big enough for me to create a new file for it (which I usually … Continue reading