Trying your hand at NaNoWriMo this year? Whether it’s your first year or your 18th (yes, NaNoWriMo has been around that long!), it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos and let things slip out of control when you’re fast-drafting a manuscript. Luckily, these writing pros have been there and done that, and they’ve got some […]
It’s a pretty cool thing, hitting the New York Times bestseller list. Not only does it mean your book is selling exceedingly well, but it means a whole lot more people are about to get their eyes on your title and two-line summary, and you’re going to have “New York Times bestselling author” on everything you do from […]
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The aim of the series is to peel away the formality of bios and offer authors a platform to talk about something readers won’t necessarily find on their websites. This month, 13 authors discuss everything from homophobia to […]
In her new book The Lovely Reckless, out this week, Kami Garcia pairs Frankie, a straight-A student dealing with PTSD after witnessing her boyfriend’s fatal beating, with drag racer Marco, a classic bad boy with demons of his own. After Frankie’s increasingly nihilistic behavior results in her expulsion from private school, she’s forced to move in with […]