I can’t remember why my editor deleted this scene from my novel about Cleopatra’s (true life) daughter. Perhaps she cut it from Cleopatra’s Moon because Octavian/Augustus was already established as Selene’s nemesis. Or maybe it was just too creepy for YA. After all, the scene implies that Rome’s first emperor may have been a pedophile. I got the idea after reading … [Read more...] about Was it too Dark/Gross for YA? Another Deleted Scene
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A Deleted Scene–And Why My Editor Killed One of My “Darlings”
People often ask me what it was like working with the great Cheryl Klein (delightful!) and how I responded when she suggested I cut or rewrite scenes (jump? How high?). Yet Cheryl encouraged me to stand my ground if I felt strongly about something. But claiming that you want to keep a scene just because you "liiiiiiiked it," wasn't good enough. Let me give you an example. … [Read more...] about A Deleted Scene–And Why My Editor Killed One of My “Darlings”
The German Cover and the Perils of Being Obsessive
Last week, I learned that the German publisher of Cleopatra's Moon released the cover of my novel with a new title, Moon Girl.First of all, can I just say, swoooon? I mean, I LOVE the U.S. cover and I wouldn't change a thing but it was still very exciting to see a different interpretation. I responded accordingly: 1. OMG, isn't it gorgeous?2. This is so beautiful I want … [Read more...] about The German Cover and the Perils of Being Obsessive
Bunce’s STARCROSSED Now $2.99 on e-book
Elizabeth's first book in the trilogy can be had for $2.99. Also, how cool is it that we both had the word "Moon" in our titles released in 2011?Even though I've never met Elizabeth Bunce, I love her work. Plus, we share an editor--the wonderful Cheryl Klein. And now Cheryl is hosting a giveaway of Bunce's book, Liar's Moon. Go here, to Cheryl's blog, to learn how you can … [Read more...] about Bunce’s STARCROSSED Now $2.99 on e-book
“Mamas Don’t Let You Babies grow up to be Twit-less!”
Yesterday, I had a twitter chat with my editor, Cheryl Klein of Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic and stumbled upon some unexpected drama. The hashtag we used--#CMchat (for Cleopatra's Moon chat)--was being used by country music aficianados. #CMchat was a fairly busy twitter convo before we came along and crashed their party for an hour.It took us a while to understand what was … [Read more...] about “Mamas Don’t Let You Babies grow up to be Twit-less!”
