Author Interview: Christine Day Enters the YA Fantasy Realm with Short Story in Faeries Never Lie Anthology

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By AJ Eversole

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Guest Interview: Heather Kelly on the Writers’ Loft Inspiring Creativity & Camaraderie

By Helen Kampion

Writing can often be lonely and isolating. How do authors address this? Some co-author books, others write in public places, and others find a community. One such place is the Writers’ Loft in Hudson, Massachusetts, which offered me a place to meet other writers, build on my craft, and be surrounded by dedicated kid lit folks.

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Guest Post & Giveaway: Ann Angel on The Power of Secrets in Things I’ll Never Say

Guest Post & Giveaway: Ann Angel on The Power of Secrets in Things I’ll Never Say

Ann Angel

By Ann Angel

Right about the time I pitched my first anthology, a writer friend said she’d hate that sort of work.

“It would be so time-consuming to read all those stories,” she said. “I can’t imagine having to edit all that content and you’ll have to write all that front and back matter and it will take away from your own writing.”

Even though everything she said is true,

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