Punch Up, Punch Down, Punch Sideways
Reviews and an excerpt from unpublished work to illustrate different types of humor and to call for more that punches up.
Read MoreReviews and an excerpt from unpublished work to illustrate different types of humor and to call for more that punches up.
Read MoreWhat I did when my husband and daughter were away, from stocking the fridge with things they’re allergic to, to binge-watching 13 Reasons Why.
Read MoreThoughts on propaganda and political violence, along with a poem inspired by my family heritage trip.
Read MoreTips from YA dystopian author Madeline Dyer on deepening worldbuilding and incorporating new genres into a sequel.
Read MoreI offer the deleted prologue of my unpublished contemporary YA novel to give blog readers a sense of the story.
Read MoreMy bonus content for the YA Scavenger Hunt, a deleted scene that leads to my comments on the importance of “killing your darlings” in revision.
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