And not only that--the SCARS Teaching Guide is finished! It can also be used as a Reading Guide. You can download your free copy here. (Starts the download immediately.) It's in Word doc format.
HUNTED just got a rave review in VOYA and in CM!!
"masterful dystopian fantasy novel with a gripping plot that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. ... Caitlyn is a daring, headstrong protagonist with enough grit to be an army of one. ...This is a marvelous read for those teens who loved The Hunger Games.—Laura Panter."
Check out a snippet of the interview I did with Dr Beth, where I talk about being a ritual abuse survivor (something I draw on for every book I write):
Watch the HUNTED book trailer:
Download the FREE short story ebook tie-in to HUNTED.
Grab yourself some *free* HUNTED goodies!
Want to know what inspired me to write HUNTED?
I drew on my abuse and trauma experience to write HUNTED, just as I did with SCARS.
And, in case you're wondering--yes, it's my own arm on the cover of SCARS.
Want to know when I have a new book out, new book goodies you can download for free, or other book news? Email Me.
My response to the WSJ article that slams Scars. YA saves!
Feed your soul with books
Do you love books? I do. I've always felt that they nurture me, and feed my soul as well as my mind. Books are a big part of what helped me survive my childhood. They gave me things I desperately needed. Fantasy fiction gave me a way to escape, and helped me to dream. Realistic fiction helped me feel validated and understood, even though my experiences weren't the same as the characters in the books. Books gave me such good feeling, while passing long hours. They gave me hope, let me know that people could be kind, and helped me feel less alone. That's part of why I write--to reach others. I also write because I love to--just as I love to read. I write both fantasy fiction and realistic fiction, because I love to read both. I try to write what I'd love to read, and to put passion and soul into my writing. I write about painful things, because teens need to know that they're not alone, and I write fantasy, because it's important to dream. Did you love SCARS? Check out the free Scars Postcard short short story. You may also want to look at some other SCARS goodies. If you know someone who's used self-harm, or you've hurt yourself, I hope you'll read my Reasons Not To Hurt Yourself which you can download as a free PDF. You may also want to download Helpful Responses To Someone Who's Self-Harmed;
Alternatives To Self-Harm; and How To Stop Self-Harming.
Want to know how I got my last name? Listen to my short audio clip on TeachingBooks.net, and then come on back to check out the rest of what I offer here. There's a lot to see.
Do you want to write? Then read my articles and tips on how to write. Or check out my links for writers.
If you want to find some great books, read reviews I've written of some of my favorite picture books and teen books.
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