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I love this gorgeous book pic fellow #YAlit author mcfarlanebooks took of HUNTED,
I love this gorgeous book pic fellow #YAlit author @mcfarlanebooks took of HUNTED, and I so appreciate her shoutout. I really enjoyed writing HUNTED; I’ve always loved books with characters who have paranormal powers.
Via @mcfarlanebooks – If you could have a paranormal ability, what would it be? In HUNTED by @cherylrainfield Caitlyn is a telepath in a world where that is illegal. I would like to be a precognitive 🤘
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It’s such a delight to hear from readers that they love my books,
It’s such a delight to hear from readers that they love my books, have read them multiple times, and have picked up more of my books! It’s also a delight to see photos of my books in the wild! (beaming) I so appreciate this photo and comment from reader Amanda, @gamer__xoxo_ on Instagram.
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It always feels so good when readers love my books and let others know –
It always feels so good when readers love my books and let others know – and even more when they see a need for my books, when they know my books can help others feel less alone, stop hurting themselves, know they are strong, and heal. Books are such a safe and powerful way to explore painful issues and be reminded of our own strength.
So I was delighted when reader Linda Hall-Webster posted this. Thank you for your generosity, Linda, in buying a copy for your library, too! You are a sweetheart.
From Linda Hall-Webster: “One of my favorites! Found it in the wild and had to grab it – Cheryl Rainfield, I knew I’d find one . ❤
This is actually my second copy purchased for myself. The first I donated to the library I used to work at because I knew it needed to be there. ❤
This work resonates with me for various reasons, mainly it’s a great story of over coming strife, leaning to trust not only yourself, your thoughts and memories too and that over all love is stronger than anything.” #cherylrainfield #YAwriter #LGBTQwriter #booknerd #bookworm #ireadYA #survivor #feminist #YAlit #YAbooks #bookstagram #bookrecs #scars #hunted #STAINED #selfharm #selfinjury #cutting #sexualabuse #trauma #healing #MeToo #csa #sexualassault
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I’m always so delighted when readers love my books and let others know about them!
I’m always so delighted when readers love my books and let others know about them! It’s a wonderful thing that you can do for an author you love or a book you love. Thank you so very much each of you you’ve let others know that you love my books. I appreciate you! And thank you so very much to Lynne Postlewait for this tweet!
I will always write strong girl characters who save themselves, survivors, and #lgbtqia characters.
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I am now on Wattpad…
with the first chapters of SCARS, STAINED, and HUNTED up for you to read. Also some poems. http://www.wattpad.com/user/CherylRainfield
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YA Author Cheryl Rainfield on Writing LGBTQ Characters In YA Fiction
I spoke at York University the other day on writing LGBTQ characters in YA lit. It was a fantastic class, and I Loved hearing from so many of the students afterwards about how I am their new role model, hero, … Continue reading
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I will be speaking this Thursday at York University on Writing LGBT Characters in YA Literature
I’m honored to be speaking to Professor Cheryl Cowdy’s class this Thursday on writing LGBTQ characters in YA fiction. It’s really important to me to have a queer character in every book I write, whether it be the main character, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cheryl Rainfield, Hunted, LGBT, LGBTQ, SCARS, STAINED, YA lesbian characters, YA LGBT, York University
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Listen to my radio interview on Matters of the MInd – on being an incest and torture survivor, why I write the books I do, and what’s most rewarding for me.
Yesterday I was interviewed on Matters of The Mind by Dr. Peter Sacco and Todd Miller on ListenUpTalk. I talked honestly about being an incest and torture survivor and some of the effects (including, for me, self-harm, PTSD, dissociation, depression), … Continue reading
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My books In The Wild: From Readers G. Donald Cribbs and Kaylah Krysdell Urquiza
I love it when readers post photos of my books in the wild! It feels so good to see. I love this one reader–and writer–G. Donald Cribbs, reading HUNTED. It made me laugh! I think this one of SCARS at … Continue reading
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Hunted Has Been Shortlisted for the 2013 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award!
I’m excited–and honored–to announce that my YA sci-fi/paranormal fantasy HUNTED has been shortlisted for the 2013 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award! The release says: “This year’s short list includes some of Canada’s best-known and award-winning children’s book authors and illustrators. … Continue reading
