Q: How do you know if you're writing for young adults?
Is the book you're writing a YA, or could the story be told better in an adult novel? Here are three ways to know, according to Bonnie Hearn Hill. Bonnie has helped many writers break into print. Ask her a question, and her favorite one will win a copy of Aries Rising.
- Is your protagonist a teen?
- Have you read YA novels, and are you comfortable with the language and pacing of teen books?
- Do you have a high-concept idea, something that might lend itself to a series?
If so, start researching these books--how many words they contain, what topics have been done and overdone.
ARIES RISING
Love is in the Stars!
Details: It's the first book of the series to publish, with the second (Taurus Eyes) and third (Gemini Night) book out this summer and fall.
When Logan McRae discovers a magical book called Fearless Astrology, all she wants is to change her sucky life. In order to get into the summer writing camp of her dreams, she needs the recommendation of her stubborn and irritable English teacher Mr. Franklin. Logan also has her eye on Nathan, the hottest guy in class. Unfortunately, so does popular, beyond-gorgeous Geneva, editor of the high school paper.
Logan's two best friends, Chili and Paige, are always there to give her the advice she needs. But now that she has Fearless Astrology, Logan discovers a whole new way to overcome her dilemmas-while helping the three of them land
the guys they're crushing on.
When the Gears, a group of boys, starts causing trouble in school and out, she decides to identify them using astrology. Her goal: to impress Mr. Franklin, Nathan, and the kids who believe she is faking her newfound knowledge. The answers are in the stars, all right, but can Logan decipher them before it is too late?
Buy: Star Crossed: Aries Rising
Bonnie poses with hip hop artist B-Smoove (right) and his group. They met when both were being interviewed at a Sacramento television station, and were soon talking about writing and astrology.
Q: What inspired you to write the Star Crossed Series?
Bonnie: An interest in astrology along with her close friendship with Cosmo Magazine Astrologer Hazel Dixon-Cooper inspired the Star Crossed series: Aries Rising, Taurus Eyes, and Gemini Night.
Q: What’s your sign?
Bonnie: I’m a double Gemini, saved by an Aquarius Moon. Air and Fire with very little Earth.
Giveaway:
One copy of Aries Rising to a reader! To enter: Leave a comment telling us your astrology sign, ask Bonnie a question, and/or tell us why you want to win Aries Rising! One entry per relevant comment; multiple entries allowed. Open to US and International Readers. Ends March 31, 2010. Good luck!
There's also a contest for an iPod Touch involved for those who enter. The drawing for the iPod Touch will happen at the end of March, 2010. Those details can be found at MotherofConfusion.com. (iPod Touch is also open to International readers.)
Buy: Star Crossed: Aries Rising
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