June 8th – Sophie Jordan
New Adult is officially the next big thing in publishing, but what is a New Adult book all about – aside from protagonists ages 18 to 26? How much sex is there, really? What other themes need to be tackled in this burgeoning subgenre? From the big V to first jobs to the plain old difficulties of growing up and entering adulthood, learn what really comprises the genre, how to break in and who is really reading these books.
Sophie Jordan grew up in the Texas hill country where she wove fantasies of dragons, warriors, and princesses. A former high school English teacher, she’s a RITA® nominated New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author of historical romances, paranormal romances, young adult (with a movie deal in the works) and new adult fiction. She now lives in Houston with her family. When she’s not writing, she spends her time overloading on caffeine (lattes and Diet cherry Coke preferred), talking plotlines with anyone who will listen (including her kids), and cramming her DVR with true-crime and reality-TV shows.
June 8th Schedule
8:30 – Open doors – sign in/coffee
9:00 to 10:00 – Business meeting, PAL reviews & introductions
10:00 to 10:30 – Break
10:30 to 12:00 – “New Adult”
12:00 to 12:30 – Book signing and Book Sale
WHRWA meets the second Saturday of the month at:
Memorial Drive Christian Church
11750 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77024
WHRWA meets the second Saturday of the month at:
Memorial Drive Christian Church
11750 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77024
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