tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post713579842046595839..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: Q&A with a YA!!S.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-86393907714093803372010-09-03T10:43:41.378-04:002010-09-03T10:43:41.378-04:00I was teary-eyed when I dropped off my youngest at...I was teary-eyed when I dropped off my youngest at school yesterday. Of course that was quickly forgotten when I got home and started on my edits. ;)<br /><br />What a cool idea for Thursdays. I'm going to have to think up some questions.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-67511467821678060182010-09-02T21:10:58.838-04:002010-09-02T21:10:58.838-04:00Wow that's a really good idea! I was reading a...Wow that's a really good idea! I was reading an article a while ago about older YA writers not capturing "the YA voice" because they are still focused on the way high school and middle school was for them growing up, when however, the schools and young adults are evolving the present. While I'm still fairly "fresh" out of high school (2009) I know a lot of people will find this Q&A with a YA really helpful! AND IT'S SOOO GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN TOO!<br /><br />And don't worry, you're kids will love school. They're growing up! It's precious!!! And the little guy sounds so brave! Sayin' hey to people and everything. I was a clinger in grammar school lol. First day I'd hold onto my mom.T.J. Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916627399622909282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-26864067309334041082010-09-02T14:59:54.933-04:002010-09-02T14:59:54.933-04:00Both my kids are in school for the first time ever...Both my kids are in school for the first time ever. It's so nice. But I can't help but feel sentimental at how much much they've grown. :(<br /><br />Qustion for Jacob: I have a YA story begging for me to write with a male MC. From a male teen's perspective, is fantasy overdone? Would you prefer to read more contemporary? Or does it matter? Thanks so much!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-56199708073054755962010-09-02T12:47:04.813-04:002010-09-02T12:47:04.813-04:00I know how it goes. Mine are in 2nd and 6th. Luc...I know how it goes. Mine are in 2nd and 6th. Luckily though, 6th is still Elementary where I am. I don't have to make the big jump until next year! Notice how I said "I don't" not "He doesn't."Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-10988650854385233982010-09-01T22:42:18.477-04:002010-09-01T22:42:18.477-04:00Hi Sheri! Thanks for visiting my blog! YOUR blog i...Hi Sheri! Thanks for visiting my blog! YOUR blog is awesome! I love it! AND your new Q&A with YA readers is *awesome*. Very, very cool. <br /><br />But of course my brain's feeling fried and I can't think of any answer-worthy questions to ask! But I'll be sure to come back and maybe reading what other people ask will get my juices flowing, lol.ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-69391921381780594382010-09-01T22:20:30.438-04:002010-09-01T22:20:30.438-04:00I sent my 1st grader to school last week. It was d...I sent my 1st grader to school last week. It was difficult. He walked home holding his brother's hand. I still can't believe he is old enough. Good luck with your kids. I hope this school year will be great for them.Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-26719999527457924432010-09-01T20:49:39.765-04:002010-09-01T20:49:39.765-04:00Darn, I'm late to the game b/c my questions ar...Darn, I'm late to the game b/c my questions are taken. Um...okay here's one-what does bullying really look like in HS?<br /><br />THANKS and hugs to you, S!Christina Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799776834213400246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-47842790918595103532010-09-01T17:31:03.189-04:002010-09-01T17:31:03.189-04:00Riv Re, we planned on contacting you, soon. I'...Riv Re, we planned on contacting you, soon. I'll email you. Thanks.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-89009806711460334282010-09-01T17:09:53.154-04:002010-09-01T17:09:53.154-04:00Good luck with your kids, Sheri! And if you're...Good luck with your kids, Sheri! And if you're looking for more teens to answer questions, just drop me a line, I'd love to help!Riv Rehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385226727864037794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-68065157852051597332010-09-01T15:10:38.472-04:002010-09-01T15:10:38.472-04:00Time goes too fast doesn't it!
Jacob~ What do...Time goes too fast doesn't it! <br />Jacob~ What do you see in YA literature that bothers you? Or do you see anything that just doesn't ring true to you?Lisa_Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17238496789960349077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-12130765837519576152010-09-01T13:46:52.186-04:002010-09-01T13:46:52.186-04:00aww what a great idea! it'll be interesting to...aww what a great idea! it'll be interesting to have a guy's POV. <br /><br />and hang in there with the kids -- i'm sure things will only get better :DTaherehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111022596822176769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-77770366960530211582010-09-01T13:01:49.673-04:002010-09-01T13:01:49.673-04:00Hi Sheri,
Big steps in your kids lives, hey?
He...Hi Sheri, <br />Big steps in your kids lives, hey? <br /><br />Here is a question for Jacob: what do you think of romance in YA books? Do boys read romance? Why or why not?Joanne Brothwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277805693436251841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-27615105061855203312010-09-01T11:55:23.589-04:002010-09-01T11:55:23.589-04:00I totally know how you feel. My daughter is starti...I totally know how you feel. My daughter is starting Kindergarten today. Surreal.<br /><br />As for asking a teen questions, hmm... I know I have some. Like, What do you struggle with the most in your life? Managing your time? Self-esteem? The opposite sex? <br /><br />What do you do when you have free time? <br /><br />Are the stereotypical "jocks" and "cheerleaders" and "nerds" real? <br /><br />Maybe all those suck...Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-80491618996028468082010-09-01T09:06:25.899-04:002010-09-01T09:06:25.899-04:00Sheri - I know that heartbreak feeling at the begi...Sheri - I know that heartbreak feeling at the beginning - it seems like it should get easier with time, but it just DOESN'T. Gah, we're such moms!<br /><br />Jacob - I would love to know what you like to read, as a 17 year old male. Would you read a book with a female protag, even if it didn't have the compensatory mega-action of a Hunger Games type book?<br /><br />This is a great idea, Sheri! Thanks for sharing!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-34385516540902587462010-09-01T08:14:43.862-04:002010-09-01T08:14:43.862-04:00Thanks for the great questions, Natalie and Candyl...Thanks for the great questions, Natalie and Candyland. Jacob's one it.<br /><br />Feel free to email or post questions at anytime. We're thinking about starting a forum for Jacob and his group. I think it would be fun, but also very informational for writers who write YA. <br /><br />Wait 'til you guys see the photo I took this morning of two of the kids getting ready for school. OMGosh...so classic. They were all total lards. Hah.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-58778732090463011992010-09-01T08:12:10.473-04:002010-09-01T08:12:10.473-04:00Aww school. I just took Lilli to preschool yesterd...Aww school. I just took Lilli to preschool yesterday:( <br />I have a question...what are teens actually reading these days as opposed to what YA authors are writing?Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-48657876865833036882010-09-01T08:00:31.223-04:002010-09-01T08:00:31.223-04:00Such a great thing you are doing. I have a teen gr...Such a great thing you are doing. I have a teen group I work with - I call them the Think Tank. They are the BEST THING EVER! Helping me with the authenticity in my stories. WOOT!Christine Fonsecahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986034666903054819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-88433909019931544402010-09-01T07:59:20.730-04:002010-09-01T07:59:20.730-04:00Good luck Sheri! I was in your shoes last week wi...Good luck Sheri! I was in your shoes last week with my 7th grader! And thanks for this awesome idea of a real life YA for us to badger with questions!Renaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190361875174742351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-61843160278229175132010-09-01T07:42:15.166-04:002010-09-01T07:42:15.166-04:00Thanks for offering to do this Jacob. And great ne...Thanks for offering to do this Jacob. And great new series Sheri.<br />Here's a question: How much do you think teens check out author blogs, websites & Facebook? Is there a way we can get them to interact with us more?Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-57279914858857216832010-09-01T06:06:46.980-04:002010-09-01T06:06:46.980-04:00First day of high school! Wow! Oh my god the memor...First day of high school! Wow! Oh my god the memories ... good luck getting through that yourself!!! :o)Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.com