tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post9171324917985179156..comments2023-04-13T08:54:32.218-04:00Comments on Jester Harley's Manuscript Page: Julie Mata on Zombie Chickens and Authentic Middle-Grade FictionAnne E. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330642610716333970noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-78726703826045689032014-05-29T23:54:16.696-04:002014-05-29T23:54:16.696-04:00I don't have kids at home anymore to study, so...I don't have kids at home anymore to study, so my grand daughters are my lab rats. Not only do I listen to them talk, I read what they read, listen to their music, and try to play the games they do. They are my worst critics and best supporters. I just hope all this shows in my WIP like it shows in Kate Walden Directs. My girls loved the book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489752015396663963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-48618741161831710882014-05-29T22:48:29.210-04:002014-05-29T22:48:29.210-04:00Thanks for this post! I am still struggling with m...Thanks for this post! I am still struggling with my MG novel's argument between a boy and girl. Unlike you, my daughters are still to young to be lab rats for tween dialog. But maybe the kiddos in our apartment complex as they all play on the grounds will be a close alternative!Emily Moorehttp://www.emilygmoorewriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com