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Okay, I know here at Finders & Keepers, we’re all about the children’s writing. But every once in awhile, you come across a how-to book that’s a keeper for any kind of writing. And that’s why I’m mentioning The Power Of Memoir over at Cathy C.’s Hall of Fame. Linda Joy Meyers and her book are currently blog-touring, and I’m so glad they stopped at the Hall of Fame! I hope you’ll take a few minutes to stop by the Hall of Fame, too.

Because I know you’ll enjoy reading Linda Joy Meyers’ thoughts on Accidental Enlightenment. And because I think “accidental writing” can lead you to some wonderful places, whether you write for adults or children. So expand your horizons and maybe your library if you win the book! Be sure to comment for your chance. BUT, comment at the Hall of Fame, please, if you want to be entered in the drawing.

And while I’m mentioning blog tours, I’d like to add that next week (March 23, to be exact), here at Finders & Keepers, Bonnie Hearn Hill will be visiting with her YA Fantasy/Romance called Aries Rising. And you’ll have a chance to win this keeper, as well as hear Bonnie’s answers to Five Keeper Questions about YA writing. Oh, and here’s a little teaser: astrology.

So y’all come back, now, y’hear? (Um, my Southern roots accidentally popped in. There’s probably a story there.)

When I saw the latest issue of WOW!Women on Writing, I knew I’d be spreading the word here at Finders and Keepers-before I’d even read a word!

First of all, I know that WOW does a wonderful job, finding up-to-date resources and interesting people to interview for whatever writing topic lands in the header. And I’m not just saying that ’cause I’ve written a few articles myself. I sure wish that I’d thought up something to write for the March/April issue on Young Adult Writing. I guess I’ve been so busy writing YA, I haven’t had time to keep up with everything going on in this genre.

That’s the second of all here. ‘Cause guest editor, Margo Dill, has done a fine job of finding all kinds of people who have! Whether it’s figuring out how to use technology references in YA fiction, or looking at writing non-fiction high concept ideas for kids, you’re going to get your fill of YA info by the time you’ve read this issue.

Which, third of all, can really make a difference in whether you’re able to write some swell YA yourself!