- Born in Long Beach, CA
- Adopted, but found her birthmother, who wrote poetry her entire life
- Knew she wanted to be a writer at age 9, when her first poem was published
- Has 3 biological children and one adopted one (whose background inspired Crank)
- Grew up living next to movie stars!
- Was in a physically abusive relationship for three years
- Wrote children's books before moving into the YA genre
- Gives amazing tips on writing and publishing for all the aspiring authors out there!
What I find absolutely amazing: She writes about teenagers, but was born in 1955. YET she truly understands and still can write from their point of view flawlessly.
Check out her website!
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