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About Lauren SchultzClose
LaurenSchultz
Who am I
I am an aspiring writer and avid reader with a Master’s Degree in Literature from American University, where I wrote my Master’s Thesis on Young Adult Fantasy Literature and Media. The thesis covers everything from classic stories to contemporary fiction, focusing on Harry Potter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I am an active member of the both the Whedon Studies Association and the Children’s Literature Association. I have given several presentations at international conferences for literary organizations, and I sit on the editorial board for the undergraduate journal Watcher Junior.
I chronicle my confusing journey to establish a career (writing, teaching and at a non-profit organization) and "find my identity" in my personal blog: http://laurenaliseschultz.blogspot.com/
I also write reviews of novels and other people's blogs/websites on my book blog: http://wonderlauren-reads.blogspot.com
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to and any scripts or plays I've authored
I have published a book chapter entitled "Concepts of Identity When Nancy Drew Meets Buffy" in the anthology "Buffy Meets the Academy." I have another chapter that has been accepted for publication in 2012, also dealing with the work of television auteur Joss Whedon.
My professional associations
Whedon Studies Association
Children's Literature Association
National Council of Teachers of English
Two Year College English Association
Services I offer to other writers
I'm part of these writers' groups or salons
Media outlets that I currently write for
I've just been hired to work as the Director of Communications and a Grant Writer for a Social Services Non-Profit Organization, so I'll be doing a lot of PR writing for a good cause.
About Lauren Schultz