Author: JDBlackrose

Burning Effigies—Kendare Blake Q: Secret crushes play a huge role in this book and in your chapter.  Is this just a continued exploration of the theme of secrets, and masks, and hidden pain, or are the crushes communicating something else? A: Yes. Burning Effigies was all about the anger. The hatred that Kirby created in his wake even in people…

Q: Alright Elisa Nader,  We gotta talk about this chapter.  For me, it is easily the most disturbing chapter of the book. The stunning reveal of who this character is at the end of the chapter is absolutely haunting. Awesome! That’s exactly what I was going for: Disturbing. And “haunting” is a plus. In addition to the list of…

The Girl Who Said No—Trish Doller What is it about the word “no” that is so powerful?  Why was it important to explore Morgan’s mental state?  The only other person who is “like” her in the sense of the book’s story is Nate, since they both witness their best friends’ deaths.  And yet, I think…

Shaun David Hutchinson is the editor of this incredible book and he also wrote a chapter entitled “The Perfect Shot,” which is a double entendre. I’m featuring his questions and answers below. We cover his chapter and the process for writing a book with seventeen authors. The Perfect Shot—Shaun David Hutchinson A clever and disturbing…

Chapter 4: The Greenest Grass—Delilah Dawson You’ve been very open about suffering abuse in your past. What was it that made you want to explore them mind of an anorexic girl suffering under her mother’s influence and the need to be perfect? Violent Ends is the sort of anthology that demands a close look at…

I am beyond thrilled to be able to share this book with readers. I don’t just think this is a good book, I think it is an important book.  Let me tell you why: This book looks at a high school murderer, a shooter, a messed up kid, a loner, a protector, a friend, a…

Hi Alma: Thanks for being with me on SlipperyWords! We are talking about the first book in your Were Chronicles, Random.  1. The story appears, at first, like it is a traditional were story but it turns into a very deep, profound story about souls and racism. How do your YA readers react to those deeper messages?…