As a reading teacher and an author, that's a complicated question. Do you choose beautifully written novels, full of subtle metaphors and classic themes? Or do you reach for novels with less impressive writing, but more compelling plots and characters? It's a little like asking which flavor of ice cream is better – chocolate or […]
Read MoreHere we are rockin' on the porch of one of Beaufort, North Carolina's, historic homes – the Thomas Duncan House. It was built in 1856, and back then they were likely doing exactly what were are in this picture. Sitting on the porch, drinking sweet tea, and gossiping about the neighbors. That's what I love […]
Read More<Tokyo, Japan> Even with all my procrastinating, I accomplished a lot this week. Here's the short list: 1. Finally set up my author page on Good Reads. You would think this wouldn't be a particularly challenging activity, but it's been a long week. You can become my fan, so I won't be fan-less. (How obnoxiously […]
Read MoreThere's something about new books that just appear on your doorstep. I love libraries, but I also like to keep my books. I like to dog-ear the pages and write in them. The ones I love are like a favorite pair of sneakers – worn in. When I read Caster Girl 25's post yesterday, it […]
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a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author and comic book writer. As an award-winning, Bram Stoker Award-nominated young adult author of 12 novels and graphic novels, she has been published in 51 countries and 38 languages and her books have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. Kami’s best known works include the Beautiful Creatures series, Teen Titans: Raven, The X-Files: Agent of Chaos, The Lovely Reckless, Broken Beautiful Hearts, and the DC Black Label comic Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity. She is also a cofounder of the Kid Lit book festival YALLFest.
