Monthly Archives: January 2012

The importance of good critique partners

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jen

I have finished it.  The draft of World Maker, my third manuscript.  It took under five months to write over 92,000 words. Before I move to the meat of this entry, I need to thank my husband, Chris.  His enthusiasm … Continue reading →

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“New Adult”

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Jen

I first came across the term “New Adult” last year while writing a paper for graduate school.  My understanding is that it was coined in November of 2009 when St. Martin’s press held a contest looking for stories that would … Continue reading →

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