There are invisible radio waves floating around our heads, and somehow every new writer picks up one particular frequency that translates to: write your truth. It’s the first advice many of us receive, and the most often repeated. Some may…
My writing process involves marinating on a topic for a while. One way I do that is through music. The musician I listened to most during a period of revision angst and relationship turmoil was Frank Ocean. I put Channel Orange on repeat while…
Today I’ve decided to stir up a little controversy with some links that challenge popular YA tropes and trends. Nothing, not even the current push to make YA more diverse, is above criticism, and I’m glad to share links that…
All of us here at Dead Darlings are still reeling from the horrible events at the Pulse Nightclub on Sunday. We’re firm believers in the power of books to change hearts and minds and hope that you’ll make room on…
For my monthly Dead Darlings post, I had planned to write about the things I’m happy I did before my book deal was announced. But then 49 members and allies of the LGBTQ community — mostly young, mostly latinx — were…
The horrific massacre in Orlando left me feeling helpless but I have to believe that one way to tackle the bigotry and hatred that triggered it is to provide young readers with books that promote tolerance and respect for diversity…