When I first began writing young adult fiction in high school, I had no doubt that I was nailing the characteristics of my generation at the time. Now that around 15 years have passed since penning that first book and I’m in my thirties, I no longer have the insider knowledge on how to write characters that reflect today’s teens. Nevertheless, I continue to write young adult books that resonate with their age group.
So, how is it possible to write realistic teen characters when you’re, like, double their age? The key, my friend, is to do the opposite of what you might think.
Are you a fan of Young Adult fiction, but struggle to find books that fall within a PG rating? Well, have no fear! I’ve come to the rescue with a list of books I’ve read within the Contemporary, Historical, Fantasy, and Dystopian Young Adult categories that have been vetted according to my standards of “clean” literature.
For October’s edition of Authoring Arrowheads’s 2020 Author Interview Series, join me in welcoming Sarah Sutton, author of contemporary YA romance novels.
For September’s edition of Authoring Arrowheads’s 2020 Author Interview Series, join me in welcoming Taylor Bennett, author of the contemporary Christian YA novel, Porch Swing Girl.
For August’s edition of Authoring Arrowheads’s 2020 Author Interview Series, join me in welcoming Shamika Lindsay, author of the contemporary YA novel, Popularity Rules.
How can authors work to make YA Romance better for readers? In this post, I’ll share readers’ comments about what doesn’t work in YA Romance and provide tips on how to combat those detrimental mishaps.
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