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Permalink Reply by Sarena Straus on August 18, 2011 at 1:08pm

I'm Sarena Straus, author, full time attorney, TV personality, wife and mom to two under four and a cool cat (deep breath in). I've published a work of non-fiction called "Bronx DA:  True Stories from the Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence" (Barricade, 2006) and I write a blog called Sarena Straus' Blog:  Criminal Minded.  Justice Unblinded.  I just finished my first YA novel, "Assimilation:  The Gathering".  It's currently out with my editor and beta readers.  I also just completed a crime novel, which is in re-writes.  How do I do it all, you ask?  I'm teaching a Savvy Authors Webinar next Wednesday on How To Complete Your Novel When the World Conspires Against You (I love to teach as well).  I'm also an avid scuba diver, but I can't seem to find the time.  Hmmm...

 

Anyhow, I have to say that of everything I've written, that YA novel just flew onto the page.  I couldn't get the words out of my fast enough and I can't wait to write the next two books in the series (I envision Assimilation as a trilogy).  I agree with Candy - it's romantic, innocent, fun...and I loved the ability to create mail characters that I think teens can look up to.

 

Happy to be here!

Permalink Reply by Candy Fite on August 18, 2011 at 5:09pm

Wow, Sarena, you are a busy woman! I'm intrigued...TV personality?

Kudos to you, and welcome to WFYA! So glad you're here. Have a look around here, and if you have any questions, let us know. If you'd like to start a discussion, feel free!

Permalink Reply by Sarena Straus on January 12, 2012 at 12:18pm

This reply only took, what, 6 months???  Yes, I do a lot of TV and radio commentary on crime cases in the media.  It's slowed down since Court TV/Tru TV moved to Atlanta, but I still do some here and there - most recent was Joy Behar.  It actually started as I was promoting my book Bronx DA and then people kept calling.  Practially speaking, it's great fun but does very little to sell books (unless it's Oprah or the Today Show).  I found print publicity did much more for my sales...but I do love arguing on camera!

Permalink Reply by Candy Fite on August 18, 2011 at 5:11pm

Guess I should have included my blog here, too! On the Trail to Publication

Permalink Reply by Cheri Lasota on August 24, 2011 at 11:13am

Hi all, I've been a longtime freelance fiction editor and book coach (and now I'm inching into ebook design) and have been slaving over my first novel for about 10 years. Thankfully, Artemis Rising (a YA historical fantasy based on two different mythologies) will launch this Sept 13, 2011! Whew.

If you want to learn more about the book, check out the book trailer and excerpt here. If you want to know why it took me an entire decade to write a YA novel, you can learn the answer to that here. =)

When I'm not helping others with their fiction or writing my own, I'm an alpine ski host patroller and I dabble in indie filmmaking whenever I get the chance. I'm quite certain I have other hobbies, but I'm so busy I've not touched them in years. Ha ha!

 

Lovely to meet you all and glad to be a part of Writers for Young Adults.

 

Circle me on Google+ at gplus.to/CheriLasota.

 Follow me on Twitter at @StirlingEditor.

 Look for me on Facebook at Facebook.com/CheriLasota.

 

Permalink Reply by Candy Fite on August 25, 2011 at 9:46am

It's great to know all this about you, Cheri. Oh my, you too are busy. I find it interesting that many of us writers / authors / editors have multiple jobs or masks we wear. Some days, I run around switching masks so quickly, it's difficult to keep up!

 

Thanks for adding to our introductions discussion!

Permalink Reply by Jennifer McCoy on May 31, 2012 at 11:42am

I think I just got 'Artemis Rising' for my kindle! I've gotten so many over the last few weeks I can't keep track, but the name sounds familiar! Can't wait to read it - I just published my own YA Greek mythology book so I'm completely obsessed with it right now! Great to meet you! 

Permalink Reply by Hannah Goodman on August 26, 2011 at 9:54am

Hi! I'm Hannah and creator of this page but owe everything else to Angela Hansen and Candy Fite! I'm a YA writer, mom, wife, etc...I work as a writing coach/editor/tutor and teach writing classes both online and live. (I was a high school English teacher). I hang out too much at Starbucks (even with my two little kids in tow). For all the other details about me (books, blog, awards, and degrees) you can go to mywebsite. I'm finishing up my 4th book in my YA series and am waiting patiently on 2 agents to tell me ya or nay to my full. And of course there's SUCKER LITERARY MAGAZINE which is my newest baby.

 

THANK YOU CANDY FOR STARTING THIS!!!

Permalink Reply by Candy Fite on August 26, 2011 at 12:00pm

Ah, you're too sweet! It's fun to get to know everyone, so I'm enjoying it!

Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Bobst on August 26, 2011 at 10:22am

Hi all,
I am a mom, a teacher, an admissions reader, and a writer - with writing beginning now to take up more space in my life as my children are taking up less!

I am working on a YA novel called "Dream Mom" about an adopted Chinese teen coming to terms with some of the identity issues she faces as an Asian girl in a white family.

The idea has been sitting with me for a long time, but now it's coming along nicely!

Glad for the chance to introduce myself and be a part of this group!

Permalink Reply by Candy Fite on August 26, 2011 at 12:02pm

Welcome, Elizabeth! Your novel sounds wonderful, and I think a lot of teens in today's world will totally be able to identify with the concept! So glad you've joined us here. Feel free to jump into any discussion. If you have questions, let us know!

Permalink Reply by Candy Fite on August 26, 2011 at 12:03pm

Catherine Stine writes:

Candy, you are a true motivator. Okay, here goes: I'm published in YA and middle grade (Refugees, A Girl's Best Friend, Be Careful What you Wish For (Scholastic Book Club only-a short story. Plus, I've done some ghostwriting). I just finished a YA fantasy, which I hope will make the rounds this fall.

I teach an ongoing workshop in NYC if there are any interested folks who live here! Please to be a part of the SW group, and post on various blogs, as people do on mine! (catherinestine.blogspot.com)

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