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YALLFest is one of the only book
festivals focused entirely on Young Adults. It's held in Charleston,
South Carolina and this year it starts November 9th. The best part is,
it's mostly free! The only thing that cost money are the ticketed
events- the keynote conversation and the closing YA smackdown. All
signings are free!
I
really wanted to go this year! This year's lineup includes 50 young
adult authors, including 25 New York Times Bestsellers. That's a pretty
impressive lineup! Unfortunately, I don't have the money to go this
year, but am definitely planning on going in the near future. If you
love to read, live in the South Carolina area (I live in Florida and
would DEFINITELY make the drive!) I absolutely recommend going to
this.
Since
I am so sad about missing it this year, I am so excited that I am able
to get involved in other ways! I was given the opportunity to host
interviews with some of this year's YALLFest authors!
Don't forget for more YALLFest info you can head to their Facebook or website. You can also get updates with their twitter @Yallfest
Veronica Rossi is the author of the post-apocalyptic YA trilogy Under the Never Sky.
She, like all the other authors I've hosted interviews for, will be at YALLFest this year!
What is the hardest line to write- the first or the last?
Yeah, those. And all the ones in between!
Best writing tip you ever received?
$5. Just kidding. Um… tip… I think it’s probably to allow yourself to suck when writing early drafts. It takes away a lot of the fear of generating good material. It’s not easy to be creative when you’re judging your work.
Tell us 5 random facts about yourself.
1. In the past year, I discovered a deep love of Brussel sprouts
2. I talk to myself. Heck. Sometimes I argue with myself.
3. I’m arguing with myself about including that last point at this very moment.
$5. Just kidding. Um… tip… I think it’s probably to allow yourself to suck when writing early drafts. It takes away a lot of the fear of generating good material. It’s not easy to be creative when you’re judging your work.
Tell us 5 random facts about yourself.
1. In the past year, I discovered a deep love of Brussel sprouts
2. I talk to myself. Heck. Sometimes I argue with myself.
3. I’m arguing with myself about including that last point at this very moment.
4. My favorite animals are elephants.
5. Dresses with pockets make me happy.
Where's your favorite place to write?
I usually work in my home office, but I love working in hotel rooms. No distractions!
What are you working on now?
Where's your favorite place to write?
I usually work in my home office, but I love working in hotel rooms. No distractions!
What are you working on now?
Something I’m very excited about! Can’t divulge any details yet, but it’s an idea I’ve been mulling over for years.
Check out the other YALLFest author spotlights below!
Cinda Williams Chima can be found here
Lauren Oliver can be found here
CJ Lyons can be found here
Sean Williams can be found here:
Rainbow Rowell can be found here
Ransom Riggs can be found here
CJ Lyons can be found here
Sean Williams can be found here:
Rainbow Rowell can be found here
Ransom Riggs can be found here
Follow your bliss,
Ember Darling
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