Can I tell you how much fun I had writing my first novel SONG OF A SOPHOMORE , a coming-of-age story set in 1995 suburban America? As a 90s teen, I am so nostalgic for the music, fashion and slang from this era. The world was a lot different before we had high speed internet, … More Top 10 Trends from the 1990s
I wish I could say today was the day I landed a literary agent. I’ve only sent a few queries so far, and I am hopeful that day is coming soon, but it’s actually a big birthday for me. A milestone birthday, if you will. One I wasn’t really looking forward to but will gladly … More Milestone
There’s a line from my novel where the main character, a 15-year old bully magnet says ,”Whoever came up with that ‘sticks and stones’ crap must have been quarantined during adolescence. Words hurt.” My point was, no one makes it through young adulthood unscathed… unless you really are cut off from your community. Preposterous, right? … More Quarantine Life
Isn’t it funny how a melody can spark a memory? This is true for me, especially when it comes to music from my teenage years—the mid to late 90s. The songs I loved from that decade inspired my nostalgic YA coming-of-age novel SONG OF A SOPHOMORE, which is fiction but also a walk down memory … More Musical Inspiration
I am nearing the querying phase of the writing journey, so I spend my free time creatively crafting query letters but just staring blankly at my synopsis. How do I make it better? It’s too wordy, misses a lot of the sub-plot points and, basically, makes my head hurt. Anyone else? After a little searching … More Synopsis Struggles
Marie McKoy 