The YA and Middle Grade Fiction Group discussion

Hello and welcome to the group! My name is Madeline Reynolds, and I am a thirteen year old author. As you can see, I am also the moderator. Please feel free to introduce yourself to the group :)

My name is Dana Burkey and I am a YA author! I write mostly for teens, although I am excited to announce that my first middle grade fiction is out soon. I am excited for the chance to meet fellow authors and also fellow readers who love YA! :)

Thank you for joining, and welcome to the group :)

Hello all, my name is Tonya Coffey and I am a Middle Grade author. It's very exciting to meet other authors and those who love to read our work.

Welcome to the group Tonya :)

Hi everyone, my name is M. Austin and I'm a Young Adult author. Thank you, Madeline, for inviting us to join your group.

I hope you enjoy your membership :)

Hi there,

My name is Victoria, but feel free to call me Tori.

I'm a blind author of children's books and poetry.

My poetry is mostly aimed at middle grade readers and older, but most of my stories are suitable for younger children too (except one, which I would not advise that children below middle grade level read, since the ending is a little violent for younger readers).

Hi Victoria! I'm glad you joined the group :)

Madeline wrote: "Hi Victoria! I'm glad you joined the group :)"

thanks! :)

Hi! I'm Jennifer. I'm not a writer but I'm a HUGE book lover! I read lots and wish I had time to read more. I review books on my personal blog genuinejenn.com and just started my own virtual book tour / advertising biz Legitlitbooks.com just a couple weeks ago!
I look forward to getting to know everyone here

Welcome to the group, Jennifer!

Thanks Victoria!

Welcome :)

Hi there! I just found this group! I am a middle grade author who just published my first novel. I love middle grade and YA books. I've read the Harry Potter books (obviously!) but I also love the Graceling books, the Siege and Storm series, Hunger Games, Divergent, and the Mortal Instruments among others. I would love to connect with other authors, reviewers and especially readers! :)

Hi Mandy and welcome

Hi Mandy! I hope you enjoy your group membership :)

Welcome to the group, Mandy!

Hi everyone! I'm Ellie, and, like many of you, I'm a children's author. I usually write chapter books for ages 5-11, but I do have one Middle Grade book out (The Misadventure of Bolingbroke Manor), so I guess that qualifies me for this group :P I like reading both Middle Grade and YA, so I'm looking forward to sharing bookish thoughts with all of you!

Hi Ellie, and welcome!

Hi Ellie!

Welcome to the group, Ellie!

Hola! My name is Chris I am a writer. I just released my first YA ebook so I'm super excited about it. I love YA Action/Adventure as well as YA Supernatural. Look forward to lively book discussions!

Welcome to the group, Chris!

Thanks Guys!

Hi Everyone!
I'm Ali Pfautz! I'm glad to join in with this group. I've been reading a lot more YA books lately, trying to stay on top of what my girls are reading. So I'm excited to see the discussions here.
I'm a children's storyteller and author. I have two books out right now and a third will be released in 2016. I love writing, but I love reading, too! All genres! Thanks for the invite Madeline!

Welcome Ali! I write YA have tended to read adult fiction. I'm looking to get more immersed in the genre

Welcome to the group, Ali!

Welcome to the group :)

Tonya wrote: "Hello all, my name is Tonya Coffey and I am a Middle Grade author. It's very exciting to meet other authors and those who love to read our work."

Hey Tonya! Totally agree. Writing can be a lonely proposition. It's essential to get feedback and support.

Feel free to add me as a GR friend!

Hi, I'm Bron and I have written a couple of chapter books for 6-8 year olds, and a picture book. I also have some teen fiction on the way.

Hey! I'm JEN and love to read YA and MG. I've got a couple completed MGs and a YA that looks like it wants to be written.

Hello everyone! Thanks for joining and welcome to the group :)

Welcome to the group, Ellie, Bron, and Jen!

Hello, my name is Debra Anne. I love reading YA with my children. We love to review the books together, and it's a wonderful way to help with their homework. ^_^

Debra wrote: "Hello, my name is Debra Anne. I love reading YA with my children. We love to review the books together, and it's a wonderful way to help with their homework. ^_^"
Welcome to the group!

I'm Luke, and books are life. XD

Welcome to the group, Debra, and Luke!

Thank you for the invitation! I'm a votacious reader; a reviewer/blogger; and with 16 grands and great grands between 7 months and 16 years, I read widely in YA, MG, and younger.

Welcome to the group, Mallory!

Glad you joined the group :)

Hello everyone!

My pen name is D. M. Lukman. I am a teacher & author of a middle grade kid-detective novelette series. I published books 1 & 2 on Kindle this month, and I'm currently editing books 3 & 4 before publishing (most likely in December).

Seeing as how I'm new here, I'd love to add a lot of friends!

D

Welcome to the group, D!

Hi Everyone! I am Danielle and i am a book lover and blogger(my blog :) If i was able to write better i would love to be an author as well but it does not seem to be. I am really into Star Wars! Haha as well as Science Fiction and Young Adult!
I would love to meet some more book-loving friends on here!

Welcome to the group, Danielle!

Victoria wrote: "Welcome to the group, D!"

Thank you, Victoria. It's a pleasure to be here.

Thanks for joining everyone :)

Hi Danielle, Welcome to the group. You will like it, great group of readers and writers. BTW. I already have tickets to The Force Awakens . can't wait!

Chris wrote: "Hi Danielle, Welcome to the group. You will like it, great group of readers and writers. BTW. I already have tickets to The Force Awakens . can't wait!"

Thank you Chris!! I also have tickets! I am super excited! Midnight premiere here i come! Wooooo

Welcome to the group, Melissa!