Archive for July, 2011

Advice from a kid: Miranda, age nine

Posted in children's books, creative living, life in general, process, Writing today on July 15th, 2011 by JAZ – Be the first to comment

Miranda and I went for a walk. She told me what she thinks about books. 

Here’s what she said.

Topics that some kids like (kids that I know):

  • Fluffy kitty cat books (I hate them completely)
  • Books with some scary moments and action (I personally like these best :)
  • Craft books like how to decorate cupcakes, paper mache or mask making
  • Humorous books like Junie B. Jones
  • Romance with a little bit of horror
  • New stories with older settings or a combo of two older stories with a new twist.

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