On Becoming the readergirlz Author in Residence

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Would you consider, author and readergirlz co-founder Lorie Ann Grover wrote to me last May, being our readergirlz Author in Residence from September through December? Writing a monthly blog about the writing life? Participating in readergirlz chats? Attending a live online party?

I did not have to think twice. This is readergirlz—perhaps the most esteemed site for young adult readers in the world. It's the brain child of Justina Chen Headley, Dia Calhoun, Holly Cupala, Melissa Walker, and Lorie Ann herself, with no small support from the postergirlz, Little Willow (who makes it all happen technically), Jackie, Miss Erin, ShelfElf, and HipWriterMama. There's real content on this site—deep plunges into the world of good books—and I've been honored to come to know these creators and doers over the past many months.

So here I am—the first official readergirlz author in residence. I'll have vlogs for you about writing themes—as well as writing contests. Please do stay tuned.

20 comments:

Julie P. said...

Wow! How exciting! I'm heading over there now!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful!

Vivian Mahoney said...

Wahoo! This makes me very happy!

bermudaonion said...

This is exciting! I'm going to check readergirlz out now!

poetjanes said...

Congrats, Beth. What a great residency!

Em said...

Oh, that's the best news I've heard all summer! So cool!!

Priya said...

Congratulations! I can't wait to see your blogs and vlogs!

Erin said...

YAY YAY YAY
I am soooooo happy about this!!!!!

Liviania said...

I look forward to your reign!

(Did I ever mention I read NOTHING BUT GHOSTS in England? The gardens were the perfect backdrop. I may still be digesting.)

Becca said...

How exciting for you - and for us! I'm off to check this out :)

Sarah Stevenson said...

Congrats--truly fabulous! Sounds like it will be so much fun.

Anonymous said...

Fabulous!

Beth F said...

How fabulous! I can't wait to follow along at readergirlz.

Melissa Walker said...

Yay! So glad to have you hanging out!

Maya Ganesan said...

Very exciting! Congrats!

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