Monday, November 28, 2011

NEWS and Q & A with a YA

I do have NEWS. But first, read this:

It's been a while since the Alleyway has heard from our teen board. They've been busy with high school, studying, reading, and doing what teens do. But the time has come to welcome their return.

For those of you who write YA, just leave a question (or more) in the comments below for our young adults to answer. It can be about what they'd like to read, about the publishing industry, or maybe ebooks. Libraries. Their studies. Even a question about a character or scene you're currently writing: how would you (the teen) react or is this believable to you?

Ask them anything.

They are awesome.

In the coming weeks, I'll compile your questions and post the answers.

'K, for the news. About three weeks ago, I decided to submit one of my picture books to a publisher's contest. There are approximately 300 entries. *Shiver* Yes, I know. But someone has to win. And if I'm one of the top five, my book gets itself a shiny illustrator and a hardcover!! Hee...

It all starts out with reader votes. I've NEVER asked you to do anything like this for me before, so if you feel awkward about it I will not hold it against you. But if you don't mind, I'd LOVE for you to head over HERE and read my story. If you feel it's worthy of your vote, PLEASE VOTE for my story. (If you click on Author at the top of the page, I should be on page 10. Thank you~!!)

Thank you!! I'm forever grateful for your support!!
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26 comments:

  1. CiaraNovember 28, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I love doll stories, great job! I voted. Good luck!!

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  2. Laura PaulingNovember 28, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Which number is yours exactly? I couldn't find it on the page the link opened up to. :)

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  3. S.A. LarsenッNovember 28, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Sorry Laura. If you click on Author at the top of the page, I should be on page 10. Thank you!!

    Thank you, Ciara!!

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  4. Natalie AguirreNovember 28, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Awesome that you entered the contest. Found your story. Loved the friendship theme. Good luck!

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  5. Vicki RochoNovember 28, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Good luck with the contest! How nerve wracking!

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  6. Gina CioccaNovember 28, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Ooooh!! Best of luck with the contest! I'll go check it out :)

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  7. S.A. LarsenッNovember 28, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Thank you, Gina!!

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  8. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    That is so exciting!!! How neat! I'm hopping over there immediately, just wanted to let you know I'm excited for you!!!

    PS - I think asking young adults questions is ingenious!

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  9. Dianne K. SalerniNovember 28, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Lovely story! I voted.
    Good luck!!!

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  10. StinaNovember 28, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I love this idea of the teen experts answering our questions.

    I'm off to vote. :D

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  11. Christine DanekNovember 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I will go and vote. I will have to think of some questions for the teens. Thanks.

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  12. Christina LeeNovember 28, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    HOPE YOU WIN (I ALREADY VOTED)!!

    Question for the Y.A.'s : what genre do you read most?

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  13. Lydia KangNovember 28, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Already voted. I hope you get in the top 5!

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  14. LTMNovember 28, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I love the teen board. Can't wait to read that Q&A! And hey! Look at you with the contest entry! Running over right now... Good luck! :D <3

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  15. Jessica BellNovember 28, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Been there, done that! And it was a tear-jerker! Great story. Deserves to win!

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  16. HeatherNovember 28, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I'm on it, clicking over now...

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  17. Alex J. CavanaughNovember 28, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    You know I'll go vote for you!

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  18. Alex J. CavanaughNovember 28, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I'm sorry, I'm not a Facebook member! Bummer, wish there was another way to vote.

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  19. KellyHitchcockNovember 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    My question for the young adults - at what age do you feel you outgrow books marketed as young adult?

    (and will go vote now)

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  20. Hart JohnsonNovember 28, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Voted! Great story!

    And I love the YA question thing. What I want to know (in a very real way, as I have the issue looming for a book I wrote) is:

    Common wisdom is teens like characters a year to several years older than they are. Are you ever interested in MCs younger than you? And what does it take to secure this interest?

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  21. cleemckenzieNovember 28, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Here's to winning! I'll do what I can to help.

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  22. Susan Kaye QuinnNovember 28, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Good luck! And my question: How much romance is too much for the boy teen reader types? :)

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  23. S.A. LarsenッNovember 28, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Thanks for the encouragement and support, everyone! And we're getting some fabulous YA questions here.... :)

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  24. Riv ReNovember 28, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Best of luck in the contest! I tried voting, but I don't have a Facebook account. :,(
    If you're looking for some more teen answers for the Q+A, you can just shoot me an email. I'll do my best. :D

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  25. Heather SavageNovember 28, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Agree with Hart's question on age. Expanding on that, is there a supernatural creature you feel is too young? A lot of attention goes to the big three (vamps, weres and zombies) but some new attention is hitting centaurs, faeries (old school, not Tinkerbell), pixies, etc. Are any of those too childish for YA interests? And do you like to see parents and their interactions with kids or have them looming off to the side while the adventure/growth takes place?

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  26. T. Powell ColtrinNovember 30, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Awesome story. I loved the story and voted Yes.

    Teresa

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