tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post2242158430121108179..comments2023-12-12T02:24:15.920-08:00Comments on Tessa Emily Hall ~ Christ is Write: Should Authors Give Up on Writing YA Christian Fiction?Tessa Emily Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08625256104634830104noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post-44160292976689066522013-10-18T14:35:23.452-07:002013-10-18T14:35:23.452-07:00So glad that my story can inspire you, Mandy!
I d...So glad that my story can inspire you, Mandy!<br /><br />I didn't mean that YA books are bad, just the ones that I've read. Of course, I mentioned that some books do have an exception, such as the Hunger Games. =) I've also read Divergent by Veronica Roth, Delirium by Lauren Oliver (currently reading the sequel), Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Ahern, and Matched by Allie Condie. Loved all of them. (As you can see, I love dystopian fiction.)<br /><br />I just don't care for a lot of cursing and immorality in other secular YA books that I've read. But I'm happy to hear that they're not all like that!<br /><br />Thanks for your comment, Mandy!Tessa Emily Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625256104634830104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post-5233593533282080842013-10-18T14:02:02.533-07:002013-10-18T14:02:02.533-07:00I actually disagree that all YA books are bad. I&#...I actually disagree that all YA books are bad. I've read lots and lots of secular YA books and at least half of them (probably more) were clean and (at least in my opinion) quite inspiring. However, I do think that there needs to be more non-preachy non-cheesy YACF out there. I'm hoping my WIP, if it gets published, will help that genre grow, at least a little bit. Reading your story gives me hope that I'll be able to get published and reach a lot of teen with my book as well. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000148819899352383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post-77169777352879096842013-10-18T07:08:17.348-07:002013-10-18T07:08:17.348-07:00Thanks, Abigail! =)Thanks, Abigail! =)Tessa Emily Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625256104634830104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post-61900088830892273272013-10-18T07:07:15.147-07:002013-10-18T07:07:15.147-07:00That was my only purpose in writing as well, and I...That was my only purpose in writing as well, and I am soooo happy that it happened so soon! <br /><br />I'm loving being a debut author, especially after having the publishing contract for three years. =) Yes, I've had several people tell me that my book really spoke to them. I'm so humbled reading the good reviews that have come in, as well as the emails people have written to me about how God used "Purple Moon" to speak healing into their lives. I can't explain how happy it makes me that God is using my writing to reach to others. <br /><br />I've already finished my second book actually. It's with my agent right now, and we're hoping to start selling it to publishers in December. So exciting! =)Tessa Emily Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625256104634830104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post-7959173011778673102013-10-18T06:50:14.321-07:002013-10-18T06:50:14.321-07:00So true--younger teens do tend to "read up.&q...So true--younger teens do tend to "read up." I was reading about 16 year-old protags when I was 13 and 14. :) <br /><br />May Purple Moon continue to grow in its readership and bless many younger (and older!) readers alike!Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394240982411593489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post-40641162775477439882013-10-18T04:35:03.726-07:002013-10-18T04:35:03.726-07:00Great post. I think it is so AWESOME how a girl w...Great post. I think it is so AWESOME how a girl was inspired and led to Christ through your book. It's been a dream of mine to one day write something that touches others, lets them know they aren't alone, and (most important) to share God's love.<br />Still cheering you on! How's it feel to be a debut author? Have you received any more notable feedback? What's your next project? ^^Jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451808186040055044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post-44678339710769096822013-10-17T07:22:45.029-07:002013-10-17T07:22:45.029-07:00That's a good question! And you're right, ...That's a good question! And you're right, younger teens are probably far more likely to read a book that a parent gives them. But you never know. And although you might want to write books for the older teens, the younger teens will probably want to read it also. Many young teens like to read YA books that have an older protagonist. (For example, my protagonist is 16, and I also thought Purple Moon would be more likely to reach older teens. However, many younger teens have read it as well.) <br /><br />Thanks for your comment!Tessa Emily Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625256104634830104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post-63252367309443300792013-10-17T06:49:43.827-07:002013-10-17T06:49:43.827-07:00Great thoughts, Tessa! I especially appreciate yo...Great thoughts, Tessa! I especially appreciate your insight as a pubbed author in that genre. And what an amazing letter to get as a new author!!<br /><br />My follow-up question is will older teens read books that their parents (or grandparents) give them? When I was 13 or 14 I read anything my mom gave me automatically, but my 16/17 year old self was a lot more skeptical. (And it's the older teens I want to write for.)<br /><br />Just curious what sort of ideas you have about that! Thanks!! :)Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394240982411593489noreply@blogger.com