tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post6171102100100372326..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: Roadmap to a YA Contemporary NovelS.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-65028972320271265292014-09-18T19:13:42.898-04:002014-09-18T19:13:42.898-04:00I'm always impressed by anyone who can success...I'm always impressed by anyone who can successfully capture an authentic, contemporary YA voice! Great interview, ladies :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-27143337832235575162014-09-10T21:45:00.240-04:002014-09-10T21:45:00.240-04:00Sarah, that's wonderful! I wish you much luck ...Sarah, that's wonderful! I wish you much luck with your contemp YA!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-16333253472820964202014-09-10T18:54:27.554-04:002014-09-10T18:54:27.554-04:00I'm working on a contemporary YA right now...t...I'm working on a contemporary YA right now...this is so helpful for me! Thank you!<br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(writing blog)</a>Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-78040525688994729242014-09-09T11:33:47.363-04:002014-09-09T11:33:47.363-04:00Medeia, isn't it crazy how fast things are cha...Medeia, isn't it crazy how fast things are changing? Heck, even in publishing things are changing faster than I can publish a blog post. <br /><br />I swear, the news is packed with story ideas. Truth is definitely stranger than fiction.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-28425021182738432852014-09-09T11:32:47.084-04:002014-09-09T11:32:47.084-04:00Sharon, thank you! I hope you enjoy the book.Sharon, thank you! I hope you enjoy the book.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-54807829662408210282014-09-09T01:39:08.701-04:002014-09-09T01:39:08.701-04:00Wonderful list and tips. In my past few manuscript...Wonderful list and tips. In my past few manuscripts I'm vague with technology since it changes so fast. The news can give us ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-76643273235561103722014-09-08T23:25:27.317-04:002014-09-08T23:25:27.317-04:00Congratulations, Julie! I'm going to put your ...Congratulations, Julie! I'm going to put your book on my TBP list. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-3698219118039626982014-09-08T21:00:25.945-04:002014-09-08T21:00:25.945-04:00Raquel, thanks so much! We each have our own proce...Raquel, thanks so much! We each have our own process, but I find it helpful to "rob" techniques from other writers. There's always something I can learn from someone else :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-63044310547204299202014-09-08T19:44:24.346-04:002014-09-08T19:44:24.346-04:00I love this post. Great points to ponder from the ...I love this post. Great points to ponder from the roadmap. Thanks for sharing!<br /><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><b> Edge of Your Seat Stories </b></a>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-46760266558943192642014-09-08T17:29:49.826-04:002014-09-08T17:29:49.826-04:00Joanne, excellent point about Sarah Dessen. I ADOR...Joanne, excellent point about Sarah Dessen. I ADORE her books! Her books quietly tell compelling stories about real life situations for real life teens. She's brilliant. Thanks so much for stopping by!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-35980608966820694732014-09-08T17:28:40.985-04:002014-09-08T17:28:40.985-04:00Lee, you are a super, duper, sweetheart. Thank you...Lee, you are a super, duper, sweetheart. Thank you <3Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-1460918763711388782014-09-08T17:28:20.784-04:002014-09-08T17:28:20.784-04:00Thanks, Chrys! It's great that you have YA boo...Thanks, Chrys! It's great that you have YA book ideas all lined up. Maybe you could even combine some :) Good luck to you!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-47865212442757156812014-09-08T17:00:22.338-04:002014-09-08T17:00:22.338-04:00Laurel, I loooove Jodi Picoult. Have you guys read...Laurel, I loooove Jodi Picoult. Have you guys read her novel "19 Minutes?" Holy cow. That's a ripped-from-the-headlines story that involves a school shooting. I read her notes in the back, where she told how she'd interviewed many of the Columbine victims. It's an unforgettable story.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-52245299387982067202014-09-08T16:58:46.774-04:002014-09-08T16:58:46.774-04:00Alex, thank you!
I'd say you're doing ju...Alex, thank you! <br /><br />I'd say you're doing just find writing what you're writing. If it ain't broke...Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-67888550152585717182014-09-08T16:57:42.941-04:002014-09-08T16:57:42.941-04:00Robyn, thanks for the kind words! I swear, I watch...Robyn, thanks for the kind words! I swear, I watch the news with a pad of paper close by. There are so many fun/dramatic/heartbreaking real life stories to draw from. Happy reading!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-39564123728081764642014-09-08T16:56:34.166-04:002014-09-08T16:56:34.166-04:00Donna, I'm glad you've been seeing it arou...Donna, I'm glad you've been seeing it around :)<br /><br />It's funny you mention this. I recently read a Nicholas Sparks novel that included a ghost. First time I'd ever read one of his contemporary novels that included the slightest hint at paranormal. It was fun!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-61153299275311279762014-09-08T16:55:25.690-04:002014-09-08T16:55:25.690-04:00Kelly, thanks for the kind words about the cover! ...Kelly, thanks for the kind words about the cover! I love that you like writing in multiple genres. I recently heard the writing advice, "If the genre you're writing in doesn't bring you success, then try another genre." Seems like that advice is tailored just for you!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-42349901655763666962014-09-08T16:53:27.272-04:002014-09-08T16:53:27.272-04:00Dianne, seems to me you should write what you'...Dianne, seems to me you should write what you're passionate about. Don't you think?Maybe let this idea simmer on the back burner until you're totally ready. <br /><br />My last book actually had ghosts in it, but I never thought I'd write a book with ghosts. I have a feeling your contempt. idea will surge to the front when the time is right.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-18766125800091505442014-09-08T16:52:00.405-04:002014-09-08T16:52:00.405-04:00Ha! Catherine, that's so funny. I tell ya, I k...Ha! Catherine, that's so funny. I tell ya, I know these characters do bad things sometimes, but it sure was fun to write. No teens--or grown ups--are perfect, right? Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-5309774490787447602014-09-08T14:33:57.223-04:002014-09-08T14:33:57.223-04:00I've heard a lot of buzz about this book and i...I've heard a lot of buzz about this book and it sounds like something I'd like to read. I agree that contemporary novels have never been out. Look at the success of Sarah Dessen! What a great idea to create characters who will struggle most within the plot. I never thought of it that way. I usually start with the characters. Thanks, Julie and Sheri. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-56148299607132850642014-09-08T13:08:53.820-04:002014-09-08T13:08:53.820-04:00You know how much I enjoy your books, Julie. I'...You know how much I enjoy your books, Julie. I'm looking forward to reading this one, too. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-36413905316003507012014-09-08T12:18:24.968-04:002014-09-08T12:18:24.968-04:00I do have YA book ideas I want to work on in the f...I do have YA book ideas I want to work on in the future. This definitely gave me a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing! And congratulations to Julie!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-54399800088690933402014-09-08T11:27:50.245-04:002014-09-08T11:27:50.245-04:00She does? I didn't know that, but it is totall...She does? I didn't know that, but it is totally logical. Gives you a base to start building upon.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-91536745889617767232014-09-08T11:26:41.012-04:002014-09-08T11:26:41.012-04:00I totally understand that. It's one of the rea...I totally understand that. It's one of the reasons I've waited so long to jump into that ring.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-23816126434869360002014-09-08T10:44:02.518-04:002014-09-08T10:44:02.518-04:00I love contemporary too. The ideas from the news i...I love contemporary too. The ideas from the news is a good one--especially if you see a trend of certain kinds of incidents. I know Jodi Picoult uses news trends quite often to build premises. Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.com