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Angela Carlie is starting a series on her blog called "(Someday) Famous" where she interviews writers who are in all different stages with their writing. She kicked it off today by posting a Q&A with me! Click here to find out a little bit more about me, Freefall, and even a couple of until-now undisclosed things about my next book, Live Through This!
Help Write Now is a writing community auction to benefit Southern storm relief. What this means is that authors, bloggers, editors, agents, and others have made donations--either of items or of their time--and the proceeds from these donations will be added to the Red Cross's general disaster relief fund.
Each day, new donated items are listed. They are on day 8 right now and there are lots of great choices for writers and readers alike! I've offered up a signed and personalized copy of Freefall. Bidding for this item started this morning and will be open for three days.
I've also spotted lots of signed books, new ARCs, Skype interviews, manuscript critiques, and artwork. The link to the full auction is here, and you can click the tabs to learn more about who is running things and how it all works. So check it out! Maybe you'll find a great gift for someone else or for yourself!
I came across two new reviews for Freefall last week. Both of the reviewers happen to be named Michelle! Click each link to read the full reviews.
Michelle at GalleySmith said: It is in watching [Seth's] evolution [through Interpersonal Communication class] that Scott works her magic best. She shows Seth at the lowest of lows and then challenges him to become a better person. To become a more stable person. To become the person he wants to be. This doesn’t come without cost — loss of friends and family — but in the end he is far richer for it.
Michelle at Michelle's Bookshelf said: I find Freefall to be an amazing contribution to the contemporary world of YA. It is honest and true to real life, does not shy away from difficult subject matter and is narrated through the eyes and voice of an authentic and well etched individual. If you are a fan of contemporary novels with fantastic characters then I 100% recommend this novel to you!
Thank you to both Michelles for sharing your thoughts about Freefall! :-)
I added a new entry from the diary I kept at age 14, and wow! It is filled with rage toward "Curt." It's been a while since I've typed up a new diary entry because I've been really busy writing my second book, Live Through This. But also! The real Curt and I reconnected earlier this year. It has been really cool catching up with him. This is silly, but I felt self-conscious about adding this particular angry entry from when I was 14, knowing that he could see it and that he'd definitely know it's about him. I posted it, though. Just for you, The Internet! Plus, all of this stuff happened almost 20 years ago, so we really have moved on from it. :-D
At GReads this month, Ginger recommended books from her "'oh this book is so dark & heavy, yet SO emotionally rewarding!' pile". I am pleased that Freefall is a recommended title on the list, which also includes Cracked Up to Be by Courtney Summers, The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson, and Recovery Road by Blake Nelson. I've read all of these except Recovery Road. I'm going to have to remedy that soon!
