Or, what I learned about YA from my big sister. I’ve been giving some thought to why I write YA literature. The simplest answer is one I got from Andrew Karre at a conference. Basically, in writing, teenagers are the easiest to get into trouble. You barely breathe on teenage character and oopsie they’re inContinue reading “My Missing Piece”
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Spoiler Alert: I’m Going To Swear
When you look at this picture, do you think of that pet as shitting or pooping? (Also, is it a dog or a cat?) Seriously, I want to know (both) in the comments. And why do you think you associate that particular word with the picture? Does it have anything to do with context? LikeContinue reading “Spoiler Alert: I’m Going To Swear”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (16) C. J. Omololu
Which delights in YA authors sharing the great and awkward of being a teenager. Today I invited YA author C. J. Omololu to share what she was like as a teenager. Her book Dirty Little Secrets debuted this month from Walker Books for Young Readers. It’s getting some great reviews. I ordered it immediately andContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (16) C. J. Omololu”
My Apologies, Raymond Chandler
Have you met our beagle, Phillip Marlowe? He was pound dog. So cute, right? Good thing because his sense of smell is bigger than his brain. Beagles are just that way. They’re like detectives, sniffing out the riff-raff and whatnot. Hence, my husband named him after Raymond Chandler’s most famous book character. If only myContinue reading “My Apologies, Raymond Chandler”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (14) Tina Ferraro
Which treats of YA authors sharing the Great and Awkward of their teenage years. Today I’m delighted to have another guest post! Last week we saw Josh Berk, jazz cowboy, on the cusp of becoming a teenager. This week I give you the charming and sweet Tina Ferraro. You may recognize her from adorable bookContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (14) Tina Ferraro”
A Bad Fauxmance
Things to do while you’re waiting to be published: Pretend you are. I snagged this idea off Neatorama who got it from Miss Cellania. But it is indeed hilarious. At least to me. Not only can I pretend I wrote a romance novel I can put an embarrassing picture of myself on it too, somehowContinue reading “A Bad Fauxmance”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (13) Guest Post
In which the YA author shares what’s Great and Awkward about the teenage years. Today we have my first guest post with Josh Berk. This week we’ve been celebrating the upcoming launch of his YA novel, The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin. It releases this Tuesday from Knopf books for young readers. And I’m 100%Continue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (13) Guest Post”
Josh Berk Is….
The voting has concluded. The ballots are in. And the winner is… …Adam Sandler. It’s a good thing Kristin and I didn’t go alone on this because um, did you notice I was the only one to vote for Jake and she was the only one to vote for Patrick Dempsey? Yeah. So, I’m gladContinue reading “Josh Berk Is….”
Who Would Play You In A Movie (8)
Dear Facebook, It was my idea first. Actually, that’s probably not true. But if you’re over on Facebook, you’ve noticed that last week was Doppelganger week, in which you put a famous person who is your likeness, as your profile pic. As it turns out, Josh Berk chose Mark Ruffalo as his likeness. As itContinue reading “Who Would Play You In A Movie (8)”
Jody’s Reading Report Card 2009
This year was a great reading year for me! I read 29 books! I get an A+ because that’s more than two per month, which for me is a huge accomplishment, because as you probably know, I work full time, write, have a family, blah blah blah. Someday I’m going to be a YA author.Continue reading “Jody’s Reading Report Card 2009”
Jody Sparks Mugele 