My Writing Process Blog Tour
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Tag: young adult
What You Should Know about The Fault in Our Stars Before You See the Movie
My 12 year old daughter wants to see TFIOS, but she doesn't even know what the book is about. There are a few things she, and you, might want to know...
Readers Favorite Books of 2013
I’m honored that you’re pausing in your busy holiday preparations to visit the Word Nerd. If you’re looking for something good to read after ...
What Makes a Great Beach Read?
Today I embark on my annual trip to Lake Pleasant in the Adirondacks. Here’s to reconnecting with good friends, no cooking for a week, and plenty of activ...
Word Nerds’ Favorite Books of 2012
A great list of favorite books from 2012 from my family and my readers. Also, I share the winner of the 2012 My Favorite Things giveaway.
What Does Dystopian Mean, Anyway?
When I describe the premise of books like The Hunger Games or The Giver to my friends, I use the adjective “dystopian”. And even with all of the hy...