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😉Īnd I usually find out about new releases like a week before they come out, so I’m sure there are plenty more lovelies I’m looking forward to but don’t know about yet. (*is probably going to read this* *is slightly mad Fitz is not on the cover* *also does not recommend the series* *but read my reviews on Goodreads to get the full picture of my opinion*)Īnother in the Vintage Jane Austen series! This is a reimagining of Pride & Prejudice by one of my favorite authors. I have very mixed feelings about this series, but the fifth book ended on a very unfair cliffhanger that I hope I survive. September 5th my younger sisters and I get a new adventure to share! ❤ (Told you I read a lot of middle grade. 😀 What books are you most anticipating for this year? It still astonishes me with the hilarious and surprising ending. The best plot twist I’ve read in awhile is actually from a MG book Henry and the Chalk Dragon.

Well, I just finished At Home in Mitford ( ❤ ) which isn’t hugely suspenseful. (If you were Sherlock Holmes, how would you draw your deductions?) Use these amazing tools to your advantage, writer! About the Books What book still has you reeling from its plot twist? (*no spoilers please*) What do you notice first when you walk into a room? The rich, delicious smell? The softness of the carpet? The sound of soft music? What do your eyes pick out as important to the people living there or what’s about to happen.

God gave you five senses–use ’em! Whatever you focus on when reading or thinking about a memory, use that to bring the scene alive to me. 😉 If you could offer one piece of advice to another writer (OTHER THAN “don’t give up”), what would it be? Snacks, good company, a quiet place, tea, and stormy weather are helpful to my inspiration. I also love scribbling in notebooks especially when brainstorming since it gets my creative juices flowing! If I’m having writer’s blocks, I like switching between formats just to see if that helps shake things up. 😛 I prefer using a computer with a good keyboard or my Dana Alphasmart. I actually don’t like having either while I write. ( I just published my second book which is also super exciting.) 😀 What do you need to write? Coffee? Music? 😉 In my journey I am just discovering how to structure, write longer works, bring in side plots, and develop deep, lovable characters. I’ve been writing since age six, but as far as seriously writing? The last five years probably. How long have you been writing? Where are you in your journey? All things are subject to change and copyrighted by Me.) (Below is a sneak peek of my plot for “Kiera”. If I’m shooting for a certain word count, I write out the number of plot points and a little description of each scene. I start out with a simple outline of the eight major plot points (a.k.a. With longer stories like the novel I’m working on right now, I need a slightly tighter plan to keep my words from dissolving into a messy pile. I find writing almost as delightfully suspenseful as reading! Partway through I know what the end scene will be and hopefully what my main thrust of the story is. With my short stories especially, I know the main character, a few side characters, and the opening scene when I first start out. I’m a plantser, which means I like seeing where the story takes me and having a plan. The answer is twofold (use that word whenever you can, y’all)–yes and no. Do you like outlines and structure, or seeing where the story takes you? (The thing that does pull me away from this genre though is when there is too much attitude and drama and inappropriate romance…) Describe your writing process. 😉 I’m currently working on a novel for older teenagers. I like the spunky, original feel of these types of books, and it’s especially fun that they deal with deep themes but are cleaner than adult books. I tried to look up the definition of YA fiction and the answer is basically “teenager books”.

To tell the truth, I actually probably read and write more MG fiction than YA (*grins*), but do enjoy the genre quite a bit. Share with the hashtag #VoicesofYA (if you’re into that sort of thing…)Īll right, all the Q and A coming right up. Tag at LEAST two other YA writers/bloggers Thanks, Zane! (Caitlin Lambert originally created this tag here.) 😉 It’s been a little while since I’ve done one of these, so I decided to pick it up. Zane from Simple Impossibilities (a super awesome blog) did this blog tag the other day and left it open for anyone to consider themselves tagged.