I’ve been doing quite a few school visits in the last couple months, and one question that almost always comes up is, What advice would you give to an aspiring writer? And I’ve realized I have a lot of opinions … Continue reading
I wrote a post a couple weeks ago for readers on one aspect of offering feedback to writers, and that got me thinking about what I’d most want to say to my fellow writers — currently published or aspiring — … Continue reading
Over at TeenReads today, I’m sharing the three things I’d most hate to lose if the world fell apart the way it does in the Fallen World trilogy: The title of my newest book, The Lives We Lost, doesn’t just … Continue reading
Yes, The Way We Fall is out in paperback today! If you’ve been meaning to pick the book up but never got around to before, now is the perfect time. You can be all caught up on the story in … Continue reading
Something only my earliest critique partners know is that the first draft of Give Up the Ghost started with Cass preparing to go to prom while talking with Paige — an extended version of the scene that now appears in … Continue reading
Hey all–and particularly Ontario folks! You remember that awesome YA Apocalypse Tour that happened last month with me, Leah Bobet, Lesley Livingston, Maureen McGowan, Cheryl Rainfield, and Courtney Summers? Well, we’re counting on the 2012 apocalypse not happening after all, … Continue reading
Yesterday at the 2012 World Fantasy Convention, I spoke on the Diversity and Difference in YA Fantasy panel with excellent company from Cheryl Rainfield, Cinda Williams Chima, E.C. Myers, and our moderator Kathy Sullivan. It was great to see how … Continue reading
I’ve been seeing quite a bit of talk from readers online about the prevalence of the trilogy in YA fiction these days. Talk that suggests that some people are getting frustrated with continuing stories, and would really like to see … Continue reading
Like many authors, I get curious about what people are saying about my books. So now and then since The Way We Fall‘s release, I’ve checked out recent reader comments and reviews. It’s been great to see many of you … Continue reading
Now that I’ve frightened you with all those real-life creepy diseases, and the made-up one in The Way We Fall as well, how about some tips on what to do if you find yourself faced with a potential outbreak? (Disclaimer: … Continue reading