Thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm for Cynsations!
Effective immediately, the Cynsations digital magazine is on hiatus. Find links to posts from our latest issue below:
- Wayback Wednesday: Author Nikki Grimes on The Power of Words & Advice for Writers
- Author Interview: Marcella Pixley on the Power of Verse Novels & Weaving In Folk Traditions
- Author Interview: Anita Fitch Pazner Discusses Lyrical Storytelling & Selling Book Manuscripts Without an Agent
- Throwback Thursday: Margarita Engle Uses Verse to Convey Emotional Essence
- Author Interview: Dr. Linda Weste Examines the Verse Novel Through Conversations with Middle Grade & Young Adult Authors
- Editorial Director/Author Interview: David A. Robertson Talks Swift Water Books
- Author Interview: Sara Ryan Shares Library Love, Plus Craft, Career & Life Advice
- New Voice: Rhonda DeChambeau on Writing a YA Verse Novel About Body Issues
- Authors Jane Houng, Heather Demetrios & Yvonne Ventresca Discuss Writing Through Trauma & Grief to Empower Readers
- New Voice: Author Miriam Chernick’s Debut Inspired by Pets & Pandemic Reminiscences
- Authors Interview: Meredith Davis & Mari Mancusi on Book Series & Promotion
- Throwback Thursday: Cynthia Leitich Smith Reflects on Craft, Career & Creativity
We’ll return in the fall with more inspiration, insights and information on children’s-YA writing, illustration, literature and publishing.
In the meantime, check out Cynthia Leitich Smith’s Writing Craft Resources for insights on an array of topics from backstory to voice and everything in between. Cynthia also discusses those topics on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and LinkedIn.
You may also pre-order her upcoming release, Legendary Frybread Drive-In, a YA anthology featuring 17 Indigenous voices, coming August 26 from Heartdrum.