Young Adult and Middle Grade Novel Group discussion

Hi! Welcome to the group. My name is Laura. I am starting this group as a way to reach out to fellow readers and writers of young adult and middle grade books. I am a writing coach, editor, and a professional writer. If you are interested in learning more about me, please check out my website at LauraWritingCoach.Com or LEGrabowskiCotton.Com.

Here is some basic info on me: I am currently working on a middle grade book. I have finished my second draft and I am working on a third. I have written plays, screenplays, short stories, and novellas.

Please write and tell me about yourself. What kind of writing do you like? Who are your favorite authors? What do you hope to get out of the group?

My name is Dan Trumpis. I'm a fifth grade teacher and writer. I have recently self-published my first book, Welcome to Harmony. It is middle grade fiction full of magic and monsters.

Please check it out at the link below.

Welcome to Harmony

Hi I'm Raven and I am probably the youngest member in the group. I have tried to write a book, but I seem to be getting nowhere. Anyway, I love realistic fiction, some fantasy, and some historical fiction.

Hi. I'm Taylor. I'm an author... Haven't published or sold any of my books yet. Can't wait to. Never give up,raven. I add a little bit of my self into my stories. How old are you Raven? Younger than13 or 14?

Wow! I read the first chapter of the "Welcome to Harmony" excerpt and I really like it! I plan to read the whole book as soon as I can.

Wow. How old are you raven

13.

I'm 13. Next month I'm gonna be 14. Is ur bday before August?

yes, are you a self published author?

Ya.

Hi, my name is Rhoda, I read a lot of books with my grandkids and am always looking for something new, especially in series.

Hi Everyone - My name is Marta and I'm a huge Gordon Korman fan. I grew up reading Gordon Korman to my kids. I also loved Judy Blume as a tween. I'm glad to have found your group.

Hi folks!
I'm Adi and I work for a non-profit children's theatre. I am currently working on a MG novel to self publish in July. I will have free give away-s and am looking for some reviews. I also love to read new work and am very active on social media, so if you need a plug for your book, I'm your girl. Looking forward to connecting with everyone. If you are interested, the first chapter of my novel "The Adventures of Barton Miller, Jr." is available below.
http://thescribeandstylus.blogspot.co...

Hey everyone, would love to know your thoughts:
http://youtu.be/NESzsFzSoVQ

Hi! My name is Madeline Reynolds, and I am a thirteen year old novelist.

Hi everyone.
I'm a children's writer and playwright (I'm a Goodreads author).
I'm also an ex English and drama teacher.
I've been reading and teaching YA and MG fiction for years and some of my favourite books are in this category.

I've just published an MG/YA book called Campion's Choice. It's in ebook form only.

My website is www.takethecoins.com
The book is available on Kindle from Amazon at:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01C4R3RVA
(It's free on Monday!!)
I'd love to talk about my book but am also keen to find out what other people love about MG and YA books (and find some new ones to read).
Best wishes.
GW.