tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post4481564924227978871..comments2024-02-21T05:25:03.233-05:00Comments on Adventures in YA Publishing: Ellen Hopkins on Fearless WritingMartina Boonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-76463306152408052312012-10-23T02:00:10.605-04:002012-10-23T02:00:10.605-04:00Thanks, Martina for totally generous sentiment tha...Thanks, Martina for totally generous sentiment that I do NOT deserve! Anyone who knows you knows that I am the lucky one to have you as a fabulous friend AND blogging buddy :) cheap prom dresseshttp://www.promstreet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-36825696469208926382012-07-16T23:48:36.910-04:002012-07-16T23:48:36.910-04:00I got to meet Ellen at last year's SCBWI confe...I got to meet Ellen at last year's SCBWI conference and was blown away by how warm and down-to-earth she is. Love her.Sophia Changhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946233873722107937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-37612237278062780052012-07-15T21:47:25.827-04:002012-07-15T21:47:25.827-04:00I am now very intrigued and would love to read Ms....I am now very intrigued and would love to read Ms. Hopkins' YA novels.Rosie Povahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13247197103708616304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-75244645644606214482012-07-11T21:02:45.432-04:002012-07-11T21:02:45.432-04:00Everything seems controversial to someone. I would...Everything seems controversial to someone. I would like to read a book someone didn't like something about. Love her writing without fear!<br /><br />--MarkellaMarkellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09713318366122900209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-16808416587246474182012-07-11T16:29:23.519-04:002012-07-11T16:29:23.519-04:00What a great lady to help you out like that! Ms. H...What a great lady to help you out like that! Ms. Hopkins proves that teens are not only smart but insightful. There's no reason to write down to them or gloss over reality. Her success and following is proof of that.Michele Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768815750264631798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-20754898513361286342012-07-11T09:58:25.660-04:002012-07-11T09:58:25.660-04:00My students LOVE Ellen Hopkin's books. And, c...My students LOVE Ellen Hopkin's books. And, copies disappear because the books mean something to them. Kids connect to what she writes because it's real. This is their world. Even in my little corner of the universe....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-21017952108277177052012-07-11T09:28:23.248-04:002012-07-11T09:28:23.248-04:00This is so inspiring. Everyone's first commen...This is so inspiring. Everyone's first comment when they hear about the book I'm writing is "You'll never find a publisher for that!" But it's true, there's a need for books with controversial subjects. Teens (well, anyone really!) always need to feel like someone "gets them" when it feels like no one does.Christiehttp://www.mooberrydreams.com/christiespeichnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-53040920019787515052012-07-11T01:30:40.349-04:002012-07-11T01:30:40.349-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anne Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885322892847905103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-31548337552291933492012-07-10T23:26:08.370-04:002012-07-10T23:26:08.370-04:00The key phrase and words to live and write by: &qu...The key phrase and words to live and write by: "...arming them with knowledge..." -- especially important as more and more of our so-called leaders are using ignorance for political advantage. Keep it up, Ms. Hopkins.Philip Heckmanhttp://philipheckmanwriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-77039585334334013402012-07-10T21:51:06.655-04:002012-07-10T21:51:06.655-04:00Ellen Hopkins' writing proves that YA is not f...Ellen Hopkins' writing proves that YA is not fluff. I love how she speaks to young readers with respect and not condescension. It's a lot easier to listen to an adult who's being honest, no matter how harsh the truth is, that to one who just says NO.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017718787469593354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-30100094865182972012-07-10T21:18:39.547-04:002012-07-10T21:18:39.547-04:00I would love to read these author's books. The...I would love to read these author's books. They sound very good.Tore923https://www.blogger.com/profile/11560954856511496425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-26348284118852478822012-07-10T20:47:14.873-04:002012-07-10T20:47:14.873-04:00Triangles is without a doubt the most stunning boo...Triangles is without a doubt the most stunning book I have ever had the pleasure to read. I haven't read any of her YA books yet but I would love to. I would read anything she wrote.Stephanie27https://www.blogger.com/profile/02167074801722220146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-36357752169896278452012-07-10T19:51:34.300-04:002012-07-10T19:51:34.300-04:00Thanks so much for featuring such great writers. I...Thanks so much for featuring such great writers. I do a lot of health care writing in my day job and Crank is just such an important book to explore drug use, health, and personal challenges. Ellen examines issues that many authors shy away from. Love the interview. Thanks!SCRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693280919426091466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-4324398344353488242012-07-10T19:16:39.717-04:002012-07-10T19:16:39.717-04:00I love Ellen's books. I just finished reading ...I love Ellen's books. I just finished reading Impulse (like last week) and am now reading again. It's even better the second time. I can't wait to read the sequel, Perfect.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-62804435182957962932012-07-10T18:31:04.963-04:002012-07-10T18:31:04.963-04:00Hi Ellen! *waves* The topics of your books definit...Hi Ellen! *waves* The topics of your books definitely make people think and consider things about life, and that's a great thing. :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-12188402304916812642012-07-10T13:40:20.757-04:002012-07-10T13:40:20.757-04:00All of Ellen's books are amazing and leave me ...All of Ellen's books are amazing and leave me thinking for days/weeks/months after reading. Loved the interview! Thanks ladies!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-11980049469901386072012-07-10T12:06:57.385-04:002012-07-10T12:06:57.385-04:00Great interview. It always frustrates me because p...Great interview. It always frustrates me because people claim that controversial lit "gives people ideas." And it's so hard to explain to them that it doesn't! But Ellen just said it so clearly. You're amazing, Ms. Hopkins. =D<br /><br />~Riv Re<br /><a href="http://rivreads.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riv Reads</a>Riv Rehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385226727864037794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-82170113891673109202012-07-10T11:22:15.324-04:002012-07-10T11:22:15.324-04:00No, seriously: Ellen Hopkins is a god! Same as you...No, seriously: Ellen Hopkins is a god! Same as you, random fan reaching out to her...I emailed her asking if she would maybe-kind-of-possibly-sort-of-consider-for-a-second...ummm...blurbing my memoir? SHE DID IT! I sent her a manuscript, she read it, and...SHE GAVE ME A BLURB, AND THE RIGHT TO USE THAT BLURB, AND HER NAME ATTACHED TO IT, ANYWHERE!!! What is UP with this woman?! (Here's what she said, by the way: "Reading STRAIGHTLING is like watching a great horror flick. You really want to cover your eyes, but you just can't! Compelling. Scary. Totally real." Know what's totally real? Ellen. Fucking. Hopkins.)Cyndy Drew Etlerhttp://www.straightling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-58225287544614541372012-07-10T11:02:42.526-04:002012-07-10T11:02:42.526-04:00I absolutely love this woman. She embodies the act...I absolutely love this woman. She embodies the act of being fearless. Absolutely extraordinary. I just love her stuff!!Vivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098433910594924847noreply@blogger.com