Month: February 2009

Don’t ask, and I shall receive? And a new article series for my launch …

My book S.A.S.S. The Great Call of China is coming out in 10 days … And recently, a fellow writer friend of mine decided to celebrate! Her name is Tara Lazar and she posted this on The Blue Boards.

I cried.

That post has led to many great things, including a wonderful free critique opportunity offered by Roxanne Werner.

Also to celebrate, I’m giving back again with a new article series called BEHIND THE BOOK: WRITING FOR AN ESTABLISHED SERIES …

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Authors on the Verge: Meet Cynthea Liu, middle grade and YA novelist

Well, I debated if I should interview myself for my own column (I mean–have Snoop do it!! Woah, where did that come from?!) And I decided I probably do owe everyone a little bit more about myself here on Writing for Children and Teens. Plus, my book is coming out in a couple of weeks … So … without further ado, here it is. Snoop, ask me the tough questions!

( *Snoop clears his throat.* Ahem.)

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