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Tag: Michele Young-Stone

Opening Lines

June 27, 2015 A. B. Westrick 8 Comments

I should complete a first draft before deciding on my opening lines. I know I know I know this, but…

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I can't join in on tonight's #mgchat but for lovers of #MGlit, hey, I'm giving away a copy of INTO THE TALL, TALL GRASS by @LorielRyon #fiction #debut @SimonKIDS Deadline to enter= tomorrow, Jun 30. https://abwestrick.com/2020/06/mg-science-and-magic-interview-and-giveaway/ A little science + magic = a great story.

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#Giveaway deadline to enter: June 30. Win a copy of INTO THE TALL, TALL GRASS by @LorielRyon & read the in-depth interview with the author. https://abwestrick.com/2020/06/mg-science-and-magic-interview-and-giveaway/ @SimonKIDS #middlegrade #fiction #DEBUT #kidlit #fantasy #science #mglit #BookGiveaway #giveaways

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Thanks to @ABWestrick for introducing us to new books and authors, I love how you love kidlit! Eager to read @LorielRyon 's new book INTO THE TALL, TALL GRASS! https://twitter.com/ABWestrick/status/1275513595258826752

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Articles, Interviews, & Podcasts:

Podcast: Working Title on the 85K Writing Challenge, where I confess that I’ve stopped beating myself up over my process. It is what it is. March 20, 2019

Podcast: Working Title on the 85K Writing Challenge, where I talk about setting priorities in my writing life. February 20, 2019

Podcast: Working Title on the 85K Writing Challenge, where I ramble about my writing process, including how I conquer writer’s block. January 23, 2019

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