Tag Archives: inspiration

RTW – Writing and the Change of the Seasons

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Karen Sandler

This week, YA Highway‘s Road Trip Wednesday asks, How does your writing (place, time, inspiration) change with the seasons? It’s a great question but I’m afraid I don’t have a particularly great answer. As a writer, my routine is kind … Continue reading →

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RTW – Creative Inspiration

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Karen Sandler

This week’s blog prompt at YA Highway is When you need creative inspiration, where do you go? My first, off the top of my head response, the shower, is a little too cliche, so I’ll offer up some other options. … Continue reading →

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RTW – Images That Inspire

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Karen Sandler

This week’s prompt on YA Highway‘s Road Trip Wednesday is What images inspire/ represent your WIP or favorite book? This one is pretty easy because my publisher, Lee and Low, hired an artist to draw some of the creatures and … Continue reading →

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#LA11SCBWI – Day 2 Judy Blume!

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Karen Sandler

The bad news is that John Green had to have emergency gall bladder surgery and couldn’t be here for his workshop. The good news is we got Judy Blume instead. The surprise interview with Judy Blume was so fabulous, it … Continue reading →

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The Glamorous Life of an Author…Heh

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Karen Sandler

I roll out of bed at 10am and eat a few bonbons. My special assistant dresses me in my Gucci (I’m old school) and arranges my coiffure, then brings me a few delicacies for breakfast. After I’ve finished my pot … Continue reading →

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