Journals & Tea

Okay, so you guys know I write YA verse novels. They're for teens, and are intended to be relatable while also being accessible to struggling and /or reluctant readers. This is hugely important, because at that age, if kids are below their reading level, their choices become very limited. They end up having to read below their age group, or they just stop reading. So my publisher aims for high-interest stories in a format that won't be daunting or discouraging.

Anyway! This is an excerpt from my upcoming book, Definitely Not a Love Story. My baby. The one I still think about. The one whose characters I herded through the story like they were little baby ducklings.

I've felt that way about all my books, to be honest, but this one is...different. I can't explain it. It was the first time I let go of trying to be "heavy" or "important" and didn't try to incorporate some kind of moral. I just wrote from the heart.

I wanted to share a piece of it because it means so much to me. I'm like a proud parent forcing you to look at pictures of my baby. So, here it is. Here is a little piece of my baby.

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