Amy Kathleen Ryan is the author of the young adult novels Vibes and Shadow Falls. Her latest novel Zen and Xander, Undone is coming to a bookstore near you on May 3. She lives with her husband and dog in Colorado. To find out more about her and her books, visit her website or follow her on Twitter. An extended version of this interview originally appeared in the Spring 2009 issue of Kite Tales for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the SCBWI, available for download on their website.
Describe your workspace.
An elegantly appointed room with oak paneling and floor to ceiling bookshelves replete with leather bound volumes and the bouquet of Earl Grey tea .… Read the rest
Welcome back to my Creative Spaces kick-off week! Remember to comment on any post from this week to enter to win an autographed copy of Julie Anne Peters’ latest novel By The Time You Read This I’ll Be Dead.
Today we’re talking with illustrator and writer Danlyn Iantorno.
Danlyn Iantorno is the owner of Painted Olive Studios and has been a full-time artist for over 25 years. She has an extensive background in publishing, licensed products, graphics, and illustration.
Danlyn is a past Illustrator Coordinator for the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators), active Designer Member of CHA (Craft and Hobby Assoc.),… Read the rest
Julie Anne Peters is the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of 16 published books including National Book Award Finalist Luna, Define “Normal”, Between Mom and Jo, Far From Xanadu, Keeping You a Secret, GRL2GRL: Short Fictions, and Rage: A Love Story. Her most recent title, By the Time You Read This I’ll Be Dead, was published earlier this year. An altered version of this interview originally appeared in the February 2008 issue of Kite Tales for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the SCBWI, available for download on their website. (It’s worthwhile to read both, especially the typical workday section to see a comparison of what she was working on two years ago versus today.)… Read the rest
So that free book giveaway contest I just mentioned? I let author Julie Anne Peters know I was planning to do that and, kind and generous person that she is, she offered to autograph the book as well! So now it’s a free SIGNED book giveaway.
To win an autographed copy of her latest novel, By the Time You Read This I’ll Be Dead, simply comment on any post from this week (March 1-March 5). I’ll draw a name out of a hat for the winner.
By the Time You Read This I’ll Be Dead is a young adult novel that is a beautifully written, powerful story about suicide and bullying.… Read the rest
