Monthly Archives: July 2013

Guest post by YA Author Lois Duncan: When Fiction Becomes Heartbreaking Fact

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Cheryl Rainfield

I am honored to have children’s and YA author, and adult non-fiction author, Lois Duncan post here today about her writing journey, her daughter Kait’s murder, and how she came to write her newest book One To the Wolves: On … Continue reading →

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Cheryl Rainfield’s Books In The Wild: STAINED at ALA2013

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Cheryl Rainfield

Teen librarian Karen of Teen Librarian Toolbox (@TLT13 on Twitter) spotted STAINED at ALA 2013 and not only got herself a copy (hurray!) but also snapped this pic to let me and others know she was looking forward to reading … Continue reading →

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Guest Post by YA author Lorca Damon: Children Don’t Know Hate, They Have To Learn It

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Cheryl Rainfield

Today YA author Lorca Damon talks to us about parents teaching hate, and where she finds inspiration for writing her novels. I think her post is thoughtful and strong. Take it away, Lorca! Children Don’t Know Hate; They Have To … Continue reading →

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LGBT Pride Day this year was a celebration for me–and still political

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Cheryl Rainfield

I haven’t been to LGBT Pride day for a while. Not because I’m not proud or sure of being lesbian–I am!–but because as an abuse/torture survivor there are a lot of things that trigger me, and one of them is … Continue reading →

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