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My Struggle to Write Girl Characters

February 28, 2018 A. B. Westrick 6 Comments

I’m a girl who struggles to write girl characters, so what’s the deal, huh? I’ve asked this question for a…

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16 Oct

I got to chat with @ABWestrick about pigeons, revisions, and more—and she is generously giving away a copy of Coo, too! Check the link to read and enter. 📖 https://twitter.com/abwestrick/status/1317063422727639040

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Just up on my blog is an interview with @_kaelanoel_ about her novel COO, a delightful #middlegrade #debut. Sign up for the #bookgiveaway by Oct. 27. #mglit #kidlit #fiction @HarperChildrens @GreenwillowBook @grimmlit @scbwi @aasl #giveaway https://abwestrick.com/2020/10/coo-a-delightful-mg-debut-author-interview-giveaway/

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Just up on my blog is an interview with @_kaelanoel_ about her novel COO, a delightful #middlegrade #debut. Sign up for the #bookgiveaway by Oct. 27. #mglit #kidlit #fiction @HarperChildrens @GreenwillowBook @grimmlit @scbwi @aasl #giveaway https://abwestrick.com/2020/10/coo-a-delightful-mg-debut-author-interview-giveaway/

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11 Oct

I've donated a fiction manuscript critique to support @JamesRvrWriters. It's 2020 conference weekend! #jrw20 Silent Auction bids here: https://www.ebay.com/str/jamesriverwriters I look forward to reading someone's "baby" and helping them take it to the next level! #SilentAuction

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