Part III

Of Shaun Hutchinson's post on YA and sexuality is up! Go check it out and see the inspiring, talented authors he's discussing.

As for me, I'm helping* Penguin finish up the Nightshade trailer and web site.

*By helping I mean I look at the nice pages they send me and say 'ooh' and 'ahh' and sometimes I contribute ideas, but they are doing just fine without me. Amazing work Team Penguin!!!

Time for music:

Awesome Authors

Entering the writing world introduced me to a set of brilliant authors who have enriched my life considerably. The Tenners are a particularly fantastic set - offering support, advice, and cheer through the debut publishing process.

I'd like to direct your attention to the blog posts of one Tenner: Shaun Hutchinson, whose Deathday Letter (Simon Pulse) will be on shelves June 15. Shaun's offered up an amazing set of posts on YA and sexuality. I can't emphasize enough how important I believe this line of discussion is and Shaun's posts are insightful and compelling.

Read Part I: Here

And Part II: Here

Part III coming soon!

Thanks, Shaun!

Coming Soon

I'm giddy.

There has been such amazing news in the twitosphere (is that a term yet? If not, I call it) about oh-so-exciting film rights deals for fabulous YA authors.

Even though the making of said movies lies well in the future, I still am proud to present my own series of previews for movies I will be waiting in line to see on their some-day-hopefully-not-too-far-away release dates.

Wicked Lovely

Melissa Marr's fey on the silver screen. I get chills just imagining the possibilities.

The Mortal InstrumentsCassandra Clare's series kept me up all night turning pages. And the thought of Jace in the flesh? Swoon.

Shiver

Speaking of chills. Go werewolves! Maggie Stiefvater's lyrical prose and bittersweet tales of love will make for tear-jerking and spine-tingling goodness.

The Forest of Hands and Teeth

I am already terrified...but in a really, really good way.

The Duff
(so hot off the presses there isn't even a cover yet!)

Yay for fellow Tenner Kody Keplinger. The film talk compares her story to Juno (which I loved), and hello McG! Woo-hoo Kody! I can't wait for this film!

Beautiful Creatures
Finally, but hopefully only the continuation of more good news to come for the page to screen of YA, Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl's southern gothic is the buzz around town. This movie is certain to make waves and I think it will be wonderful.

Three cheers for YA domination of Hollywood!!! And a Happy December to you all!