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Sarah Carlson

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Young Adult, Contemporary

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September 2013

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Sarah J. Carlson writes contemporary YA that delves into complex, real world problems. Professionally, she is a school psychologist.

Sarah currently lives in the Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia with her husband and two children. Prior to that, she spent most of her life in Wisconsin, apart from a few years in Singapore.

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What's your favorite writing snack or beverage of choice?

Sarah Carlson My favorite beverage is pretty cliché for a writer--coffee. But more specifically, I'm always on the hunt for a good flat white in the US as I'm scour…moreMy favorite beverage is pretty cliché for a writer--coffee. But more specifically, I'm always on the hunt for a good flat white in the US as I'm scouring the coffee shops of my city. But otherwise, just coffee. My favorite blend of coffee is Highlander Grog. For food, I don't really have a go-to.
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Do you have any interest in writing outside of the YA contemporary genre in the future? If so, what would you write?

Sarah Carlson The first novel I ever wrote was actually YA sci-fi; I started it at about fifteen. The first version was a terrible 240,000 word monstrosity. I rewro…moreThe first novel I ever wrote was actually YA sci-fi; I started it at about fifteen. The first version was a terrible 240,000 word monstrosity. I rewrote it entirely and it got better, but still not THERE, if you will. I've been toying around with it some again recently, but I don't know that it'll ever see the light of day haha.(less)

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From Hollywood to Nova Scotia: A Teen Romance

PLAY TO MY HEART is a slow burn romance about two teens from very different worlds–Hollywood via Wisconsin and Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Pollux Ross, a fading child star, has been trapped in his LA condo by crippling anxiety attacks for months after his heart was evicerated on social media by the girl he trusted his […]

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