I’m a literary agent with Cyle Young Literary Elite, the publicity manager for Mountain Brook Ink, an editor with Sherpa Editing Services, and a freelance writer. Always happy to talk shop.
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I’ve been writing stories since before I started kindergarten. I love words. Right now, I’m a literary agent for Cyle Young Literary Elite, the publicity manager at Mountain Brook Ink, an editor at Sherpa Editing Services, an agented author, and a freelance writer. You might spot me at writer’s conferences around the country; this past… Continue reading About
“Alyssa is exactly the type of editor I like. She is passionate about great writing, gives very thoughtful critiques, and acts as a coach in every aspect of the editing process. She is highly technical in her grammatical review, identifies the weaknesses in the manuscript in a way that reveals her deep level of engagement… Continue reading Editing Services
If you know me at all, you know that I’m a fantasy nut. I can rattle off title after title I’ve enjoyed in speculative fiction. Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Lord of the Rings, The Dark is Rising, Donita K. Paul, Bryan Davis, Artemis Fowl, Redwall, and, most recently, Children of Blood and Bone… the list… Continue reading Stop Bashing Fantasy: Why YA Fantasy is Essential
Some people dream their entire life about becoming a published author. Twenty-two-year-old Hope Bolinger has actually done it. Hope received a contract for her YA novel Blaze during her junior year in college. The book will be coming out June 3, 2019, only a week from now and a few weeks after she walked across… Continue reading Twenty-two and Published: Interview with YA Author Hope Bolinger
“You gonna stay in bed all day?” “When was the last time you went to the gym?” “Slowpoke.” “We’ll only be standing for a few hours.” You wouldn’t say these things to someone who uses a wheelchair, someone who has an obvious disability. So why is it okay to say these things to someone with… Continue reading 9 Things I Wish People Knew About Invisible Illnesses
I love young adult fiction, but there are a few aspects that I don’t love quite as much.
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Why do I write? I’ve asked myself that question recently. Making it in writing is hard—some might say well-nigh impossible. Trying to build a platform is excruciating, grasping for those elusive social media followers. Then there’s the strategizing. Who should I submit to? Should I self-publish? (The answer is no, not unless you have no… Continue reading Should You Become a Writer?
Self-publishing burst onto the scene like every writer’s fairy godmother. But when should – and shouldn’t – you use it?
