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In Breaking News on December 17, 2009 at 1:28 pm

Thanks to the wonders of Facebook fan pages, we now have a readership of 40 NetworkedBlogs followers, and Amazon has lowered the price of subscribing on Kindle from a ridiculous $1.99 to a much more reasonable .99 cents after some negotiation from yours truly.

These developments make me extremely happy as it means The Chronicle is doing what it’s supposed to do, GROW.

If you’re a contributor, I’m accepting new submissions. Details can be found in our group at www.scribblerati.com or by e-mailing me directly at lia@scribblerati.com.

Our sister blog for pre-published and self-published writers, Scribblers On The Edge, has just had a major makeover and is now a truly beautiful e-zine. It will be fully up and running by Monday, 21st December, the winter solstice, which seems like a nicely symbolic day to launch a great future for The Edge and The Chronicle.

Thank you all for your support of Scribblerati’s efforts to provide a major platform for writers at all stages of development!

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Andrew Smith interviews YA author Cynthia Leitich Smith

In Authors, Interviews on December 7, 2009 at 10:52 am

Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the external sources writers tap into for their creative ideas. In my own writing, I happen to feel a kind of connection to what Jung referred to as a type of “collective unconscious.”

But I’ve been seeking out other authors to see what they tap into for their own inspiration; and maybe if they share this sense of something else being out there. So, I plan on bringing a few authors in on this discussion and give as broad a view as possible to the elements behind the creative process.

My first stop: author Cynthia Leitich Smith, whose otherworldly stories (TANTALIZE, ETERNAL) have inspired countless readers.



Here are some of the questions and answers I got from Cynthia:  

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Greetings and Events: Riley Carney

In Events, Fantasy, New Releases, Young Adult on November 30, 2009 at 12:39 am

My name is Riley Carney and I’m sixteen years old. I love to read and I love to write. My book, The Fire Stone, is the first book in a five-book fantasy adventure story for ages 9-14 and it was just released. I have written all five books in the series. I have also completed the first book of a YA urban fantasy trilogy and I am currently working on the second book of the trilogy.(www.rileycarney.com)

I am also passionate about literacy and I have a nonprofit for children’s literacy which I created when I was fourteen. Some of the proceeds from my book sales go to my nonprofit.(www.linkbylink.org)

Speaking at schools to kids in grades 3-8 about my writing, my nonprofit, and literacy, in general has been amazing. It is great to see that so many kids love to read, that they want to take ownership over their education, and that they want to know how they can help other children who are less fortunate.

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