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Lorraine Carey,YA/Tween Author, Children's Literature Specialist
Here I am at The Haunted Pedro St.James Castle on Grand Cayman where I get inspired!
Please Follow Me at:
http://www.unforgettablebooksinc.com
http://adele-angelic-lights.blogspot.com/
http://storyspirit4u.wordpress.com/
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- Tween/YA Author, Children's Literature Specialist, Teacher
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- www.lorrainecarey.com
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Losing Ground-A true paranormal memoir, Mysteries of the Red Coyote Inn, A Supernatural Mystery now in progress.
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Memoir
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Reader's Favorite, Critique Circle,Wat Pad,Reader's Favorite
- Services I offer to other writers:
- book reviews,esp. for children and YA
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Reader's Favorite, Critique Circle, Wat Pad,Goodreads
- My professional associations:
- International Reading Association
- I found out about She Writes from:
- www.unforgettablebooksinc.com
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Lorraine Carey replied to the discussion 'Has anyone named a character or two after real people in your life in your fictional story? Is it Taboo?' in the group Writers for Young Adults
Lorraine Carey replied to the discussion 'Has anyone named a character or two after real people in your life in your fictional story? Is it Taboo?' in the group Writers for Young Adults
"Thanks much, Cynthia! It is a most valuable resource. Thank You!"
Lorraine Carey replied to the discussion 'Has anyone named a character or two after real people in your life in your fictional story? Is it Taboo?' in the group Writers for Young Adults
"I just did this in my upcoming novel, Mysteries of the Red Coyote Inn for tweens to young adults. I used the names of four family members. If a certain family member identifies with the character- why not go with it? It makes you also connect more…"
Lorraine Carey replied to the discussion 'Re: How many Characters should you have for a YA novel?; Re: Who is Your Antagonist when Your Protagonist has two goals?' in the group Writers for Young Adults
"Coming from the view of a Children's Literature Specialist it really depends on who your target age group is. If your target is middle grades- then I would usually stick to no more than 1 -2 protagonists, and for the antagonists, the same, as…"
Lorraine Carey commented on the group 'Writers for Young Adults'
" I am revising most of my manuscript for my latest novel. I paid big $ for an editor and I know it still needs revised. I would love feedback from anyone willing to help ."
Lorraine Carey replied to the discussion 'Readers Aloud – support for writers in revision' in the group Writers for Young Adults
" Great idea! How do I get on this bandwagon?"
Lorraine Carey replied to the discussion 'I'm Looking for Something to Read' in the group Writers for Young Adults
"How about reading the first 3 chapters of my new novel for tweens, and YA which is a Paranormal Thriller, called Jonathan's Locket. Let me know and I will send you the first 3 chapters. Thanks,
Lorraine"
Lorraine Carey posted a status
"Wanting to join Authors who Skype to tweens and young adults. Anyone doing this so far?"
Lorraine Carey replied to the discussion 'Hi Everyone!' in the group Writers for Young Adults
"Welcome! Good luck -you are on the right track as I can tell you young readers need more of this type of genre.
Lorraine Carey"
Lorraine Carey liked Carrie's discussion Hi Everyone!
Lorraine Carey replied to the discussion 'My Idea For Teen/YA Reading Challenge' in the group Writers for Young Adults
"Hi Nicki,
Great Idea! I am a ReadingSpecialist and also still active in the middle schools and some of the high schools.
I live on Grand Cayman and we have a small school community.
However, I would be interested in helping you with this. As…"
Lorraine Carey liked Nicki Mann's discussion My Idea For Teen/YA Reading Challenge
Lorraine Carey replied to the discussion 'Readers Aloud – support for writers in revision' in the group Writers for Young Adults
"I will check them out! thanks"
Lorraine Carey replied to the discussion 'Readers Aloud – support for writers in revision' in the group Writers for Young Adults
"Great, here is chapter 1(has some historical fiction ,mostly fantasy)
Chapter 1
1794 Port Royal Jamaica
Jonathan arose from a deep sleep as his eyes focused on the gleam of moonlight as…"
Lorraine Carey posted a status
"Working on a chapter that takes place underwater with divers and is a fight scene. This one is tough"
Lorraine Carey's Blog
Where's Your Secret Spot?
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 11:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Okay, let's admit it , we all have a special place or secret spot where we go to inspire us to write those fantastic stories.It gets us motivated by a new and inspiring environment-especially when it pertains to the genre we are writing.For me, as a Paranormal Fiction writer I had found my special…
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