by msk | Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Love ’em or hate ’em, YA tropes are here to stay. As a hardcore YA fiction fan, I have a complicated relationship with these common themes and devices that show up again and again in young adult books. On one hand, there’s a comfort in the...
by msk | Sep 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
I recently dived into Karen M. McManus’s One of Us Is Lying, and let me just say—wow, what a ride. I’ve heard some buzz about McManus’s talent for juggling a crew of protagonists, and yep, she totally delivered. More than Just One Voice You know...
by msk | Sep 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Remember how I mentioned I recently reread The Catcher in the Rye? Well, I’ve got a few thoughts about it I’d love to share. First off, if there’s a quintessential YA (Young Adult) novel out there, this has to be it. J.D. Salinger’s masterpiece has always been a...
by msk | Sep 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Sometimes, life as an author feels a lot like standing at the center of a three-ring circus, trying to keep an eye on every act and hoping none of the performers take a tumble. That’s right where I find myself now: knee-deep in three exciting projects that I hope will...
by msk | Sep 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
I can still recall the first time I stumbled upon a Judy Blume book. Hidden among the neat rows of my local library were tales that seemed to resonate with the very challenges I faced as a burgeoning adolescent. While most classes in school were diligently preparing...
by msk | Aug 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Susan Cooper is a celebrated British author, renowned for her contributions to the world of fantasy literature. As a child, I was captivated by her books, and it was her imaginative storytelling that inspired me to pursue a career as a fantasy author. Here’s a...
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