Welcome Guest Blogger Kelly McClymer

WHY I WRITE YA:

The time of transition into adulthood fascinates me. I remember my own, my sisters', my friends', and my children's. There's so much I observed and love exploring. The YA readers are less cynical, in my opinion. They are more open to new perspectives and the experiences of others. I hope readers get a laugh or two, a groan of recognition, and a reaffirmation that 'this too shall pass.'

FIVE PHRASES OR WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOU:

quiet,
analytical,
wry,
gentle,
in pursuit of joy

FIVE PEOPLE OR THINGS THAT INSPIRE ME:

Gandhi,
Martin Luther King Jr.,
J.K. Rowling,
my children,
my parents (is that cheating? :-) )

FIVE OF MY FAVORITE AUTHORS:

Kurt Vonnegut,
Ray Bradbury,
Harper Lee,
J.K. Rowling,
Lois Lowry (there are sooooo many more).

FIVE FACTS ABOUT MY HEROES:

they are all capable,whether they know it or not;
they are all compassionate;
they are all curious (very curious!);
they all have a dream;
they'd do anything for those they love.

FIVE REASONS TO READ MY BOOKS:

to laugh,

to think,
to remind yourself that dreams are gifts to be cherished,
to be surprised,
and

to remind yourself that everyone of us is flawed but lovable at heart.

Kelly McClymer

http://www.kellymcclymer.com/