In which the YA author showcases her teenage years in all their awkward glory. This one is for all those Disney fans out there. I’ve talked about the weird obsession I had in high school (and into college) with all things Disney here on Self-Deprecating Sunday: my trying to make “The Happiest Place On Earth”Continue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (23)”
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Self-Deprecating Sunday (22)
In which the YA author showcases the great and awkward of the teenage years. Today I give you a photo that isn’t as self-deprecating as usual (more great than awkward), but one that is close to my heart for the date in which it represents. Never mind that I’m wearing oddly-patterned stirrup pants. (Luckily IContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (22)”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (21) Christy Raedeke
Sometimes you get to know someone because their blog makes for excellent reading. That’s how I got to know Christy. Juvenescence is a great author blog. Before I even knew what her book, The Prophecy of Days, was about, I was like, I’m definitely reading that book. THEN one of my friends goes, “Did youContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (21) Christy Raedeke”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (20) Mindi Scott
Which treats of YA authors sharing the great and awkward of their teenage years. Today, I’m honored to have a guest post by the sweet Mindi Scott, debut author of FREFALL, available October 5, 2010 from Simon Pulse. Visit her blog or website to learn more about Mindi and her book. I immediately added FREEFALLContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (20) Mindi Scott”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (19)
Which delights in YA authors sharing the great and awkward of being a teenager. Today I give you myself and my sister on Easter, circa 1992-ish. Nothing in the Nineties said “Easter” like perms and white panty hose. Oh, wait! Yes, there is one more thing: shoulder pads! I think this was the first yearContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (19)”
100th Post
If you’re not from Michigan, you may not know that we all talk with our hands. See how the hand is the shape of the state? That little house is where Ann Arbor is. That star is where Lansing, the Capitol, lies. I’m going to miss that part of being a Michigander. (Or, more accurately,Continue reading “100th Post”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (18)
In which the YA Author showcases The Great and Awkward of being a teenager. This Sunday I give geometry class 1990. Proof, if you will, that I should’ve paid more attention to how I dressed. For instance, not wearing my grandfather’s shorts. (Hey, they’re geometrical.) Yes, I really did steal my granddad’s shorts. That isContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (18)”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (17) Brodi Ashton
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 C. J. Omololu, goth-girl pioneer, on the cusp of becoming a bass guitarist. Sort of. This week I give you the sweet and sassy Brodi Ashton. She is aContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (17) Brodi Ashton”
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”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (15)
In which the YA author shares the great and awkward of her teenage years. I have been lining up more guest posts for this great day of celebration over here at Sparks and Butterflies. You will not want to miss the coming month of Sundays. And don’t forget, if you’re a YA author who wantsContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (15)”
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