What were you up to in fall of 2011? I apparently did an online video interview with Author Learning Center. It was uploaded this past week, so care to take a trip down memory lane with me?
In the below video, I discuss writing dialogue in YA books.
Fun facts: In late 2011, I was pregnant and had very short hair. I know! Crazy!
Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Year in Review: How did 2011 Stack Up?
It's time to look back on the year and see what I accomplished. If you're feeling compare-y and contrast-y, check out my Year-End Stats for 2009 and 2010.
In December of 2010, here's what I hoped to accomplish in 2011:
"In 2011, my goals are to research, write and revise my newest YA novel, contribute to DearTeenMe.com, give audio books a real chance, and bring actual knitting back to my knitting group. I'd like to go jogging twice a week, and read at least 50 books, partially so I can surpass that goal."
Here's how my checklist turned out:
1. Wrote and revised a new YA novel? Yes!
2. Contributed to Dear Teen Me? Yes! You can read my letter here.
3. Gave audio books a real chance? No! Not even remotely! Didn't even try! Why am I using so many exclamation points!
4. Brought actual knitting back to my knitting group: Yes! Knitted two hats.
5. Went jogging twice a week? Hahahahahaha. (Wipes tear.)
6. Read at least 50 books? No! More like 45. Which is a drop from 2010 (when I read 62) and an even worse drop from 2009 (when I read 100). However... I did read a bunch of WIPs and ARCs from friends whose books are coming out in 2012, and I gave notes on manuscripts, and I also read 450 screenplays at work. So it's not like I wasn't reading. [/defensive]
Other Fun Stats (maybe I should've listed these first):
I sold my novel (wooooooooooo!), attended a fun writing conference in NYC (where I got to meet my agent, editor, and lots of cool writing peeps), and joined The Lucky 13s. Lastly, my husband and I have a fresh work-in-progress due early next year. (Before anyone freaks out, the imbibing photo above is old.)
How did your year stack up against your expectations?
What are your hopes for 2012?
In December of 2010, here's what I hoped to accomplish in 2011:
"In 2011, my goals are to research, write and revise my newest YA novel, contribute to DearTeenMe.com, give audio books a real chance, and bring actual knitting back to my knitting group. I'd like to go jogging twice a week, and read at least 50 books, partially so I can surpass that goal."
Here's how my checklist turned out:
1. Wrote and revised a new YA novel? Yes!
2. Contributed to Dear Teen Me? Yes! You can read my letter here.
3. Gave audio books a real chance? No! Not even remotely! Didn't even try! Why am I using so many exclamation points!
4. Brought actual knitting back to my knitting group: Yes! Knitted two hats.
5. Went jogging twice a week? Hahahahahaha. (Wipes tear.)
6. Read at least 50 books? No! More like 45. Which is a drop from 2010 (when I read 62) and an even worse drop from 2009 (when I read 100). However... I did read a bunch of WIPs and ARCs from friends whose books are coming out in 2012, and I gave notes on manuscripts, and I also read 450 screenplays at work. So it's not like I wasn't reading. [/defensive]
Other Fun Stats (maybe I should've listed these first): I sold my novel (wooooooooooo!), attended a fun writing conference in NYC (where I got to meet my agent, editor, and lots of cool writing peeps), and joined The Lucky 13s. Lastly, my husband and I have a fresh work-in-progress due early next year. (Before anyone freaks out, the imbibing photo above is old.)
How did your year stack up against your expectations?
What are your hopes for 2012?
Thursday, December 8, 2011
One-Stop Shopping - A Compilation of "Best of 2011" Book Lists
To be honest I'm still working my way through January Magazine's Best of 2010 list, which was brilliantly categorized by genre, but for those who are a little more up-to-date and looking for 2011 picks (imagine that), I've compiled a wee list of links. Happy shopping!
Best Books of 2011
From the Christian Science Monitor (Which has nothing to do with Christianitiy or science)
From the NY Times (For people who want to impress their in-laws)
From GQ Magazine (A magazine my husband claims most men are neither gay enough nor straight enough to read)
From Slate Magazine (This list's got a nice mixture of fiction and non-fiction)
From The Guardian (For Anglophiles / people who really want to impress their in-laws)
From USA Today (For people who don't read. "See what books authors, from Laura Bush to James Patterson to Snooki, fondly remember as the best book they ever got for Christmas." (Must I? ;))
From Kirkus Reviews (A list of "Best Teen Books," and they look absolutely gorgeous)
Best Books of 2011
From the Christian Science Monitor (Which has nothing to do with Christianitiy or science)
From the NY Times (For people who want to impress their in-laws)
From GQ Magazine (A magazine my husband claims most men are neither gay enough nor straight enough to read)
From Slate Magazine (This list's got a nice mixture of fiction and non-fiction)
From The Guardian (For Anglophiles / people who really want to impress their in-laws)
From USA Today (For people who don't read. "See what books authors, from Laura Bush to James Patterson to Snooki, fondly remember as the best book they ever got for Christmas." (Must I? ;))
From Kirkus Reviews (A list of "Best Teen Books," and they look absolutely gorgeous)
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