Get to know Tessa… Tessa Emily Hall is a 19-year-old who has been penning stories since before she could read. Her first YA inspirational novel, Purple Moon, will be published fall 2013 by Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. Tessa is also an editor for Temperance Magazine and writes for several online …
Get to know Clare… Writer of YA fiction and screenplays. Devout swimmer, lover of books. In 2006, I placed as a quarterfinalist in the prestigious Nicholl Fellowship with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Let the conversation begin! What advice would you give young writers? Easy. Know your …
Get to know Don… Don Tate is the illustrator of numerous critically acclaimed books for children. His bold and dynamic art has been noted for it’s versatility of style, though Don does not feel his art represents any so-called trademark style. IT JES’ HAPPENED: WHEN BILL TRAYLOR STARTED TO DRAW, illustrated …
Get to know Jane… Jane Yolen, often called “the Hans Christian Andersen of America,” is the author of over 300 books, including OWL MOON, THE DEVIL’S ARITHMETIC, and HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY GOODNIGHT. The books range from rhymed picture books and baby board books, through middle grade fiction, poetry collections, …
Get to know Josh… Josh Berk is the author of THE DARK DAYS OF HAMBURGER HALPIN, GUY LANGMAN: CRIME SCENE PROCRASTINATOR, and STRIKE THREE, YOU’RE DEAD – the first in the “Lenny & The Mikes” series. For more info, visit his website. For too much info, visit his Twitter. Let the …
Get to know Lauren… Lauren Oliver captivated readers with her first novel, the New York Times bestseller Before I Fall, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year. She followed that up with Delirium and Pandemonium, the first two books in her bestselling trilogy, which concludes with Requiem. Delirium has …
Get to know Maria… Maria Murnane is the author of the best-selling romantic comedies known as the Waverly books, which have sold more than 150,000 copies worldwide. In addition to writing novels, she has embarked on a career as a public speaker and author consultant. She graduated with high honors …