Gigi Amateau’s first book for young adults, Claiming Georgia Tate, was published by Candlewick Press in 2005. That title was selected as a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age and hailed by author Judy Blume: “It’s rare and exciting to discover a talented new writer like Gigi Amateau.” The Wall Street Journal called the bookContinue reading “Welcome Author Gigi Amateau–And Win a Copy of Her New Book!”
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Thematic Elements
Karen and I have both been working on submitting some things for publication lately. ‘Cause what’s the point of writing if no one sees it but your Aunt Audrey who, let’s face it, just doesn’t get your humor? I’ve been checking out some places to submit a short story I’ve been working on for, uh,Continue reading “Thematic Elements”
Welcome Author Patricia Henley
The diverse and accomplished Patricia Henley joins us today to share her thoughts on lucky breaks, practice-practice-practice, and how starting a novel feels like falling in love. Patricia is the author of two chapbooks of poetry, four short story collections, two novels, a stage play, and numerous essays. Her first book of stories, Friday NightContinue reading “Welcome Author Patricia Henley”
A Hundred Visions and Revisions
“…time yet for a hundred indecisions, And for a hundred visions and revisions, Before the taking of a toast and tea.” Ah, T.S. You always say it perfectly. Well, I have a mere 71 pages left in my own revision, and I thought I’d share a few items of interest. First, I cannot believe IContinue reading “A Hundred Visions and Revisions”
