This week YA author Adele Griffin took over our Twitter as a part of our weekly Thursday Twitter Takeover. Adele Griffin is the author of All Pets Allowed. (See YEM’s interview of Adele Griffin here.) See highlights from the takeover below.
Hi Everybody, I’m #AdeleGriffin connecting here to chat books, writing, inspiration, firsts, and maybe sandwiches. #YAAuthortakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
I got very inspired by this book of sandwiches I found. It reads like a book of code. Or spells. #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin pic.twitter.com/76wX043tjY
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
This reminds me of an inspiration fiction First—my first real job, waitressing. high-pressure setting and unexpected character meetups. Also, it’s nerve wracking. #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
In my new book, #AllPetsAllowed, my characters work as a dog-washing service. Guessing this job is more fun to write about than actually do. #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
Trudy inspired the character Dibs in #AllPetsAllowed. Here she is being a muse. #YAauthortakeover #adelegriffin pic.twitter.com/yX2CzJbjMM
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
#AllPetsAllowed didn’t start out as pet-centric. But I love books starring dogs & buddies. Milo & Tock from #ThePhantomTollbooth is a classic. #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
Becket Branch is the star of #AllPetsAllowed. She’s a live-out-loud personality in the style of my fave Ramona books, and of course Clementine by @sarapennypacker. #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
I enjoyed writing #AllPetsAllowed so much that I started working on another middle grade with @courtneywrites. We flip it back and forth like notes in class. #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
I’m also excited about my adult novel #ThePresent coming out next year, that will be something different. 🎁#YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
And of course since we moved to LA this year, I downloaded FinalDraft and wrote a screenplay, why not. 🌴#YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
Moving across the country is the most inspiring thing we did this year. As an Army kid, I went to 13 different schools and it’s why I started writing— to keep track. #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
A funny thing about writing for young people is how interested my writer friends are in what my kids talk about. (& it makes my kids feel very important!) #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
Reading is the best part of the job. I live for debut fiction especially. #BothSidesNow by @peytonology is incredible— huge fan of this book. #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
It’s also invigorating to read other writers’ in-progress manuscripts, or to be part of the notes conversation as new drafts take shape. I’m always learning, as a reader. #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
My favorite type of writing advice is about freeing and daring yourself, plunging in. Writing is a thrill for me and I love thriller words to describe it! #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
Lately I’ve tried to be easier/messier with story ideas. To let them come and go and not jump all over them & structure them. #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
My kids are into #Beastars books and anime— I’ve started reading/watching too. Wild! I wish this series had been around back when I was a YA. #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
LeUyen Pham is the illustrator of the Blackberry Farm series. Her talent adds such a deep layer of emotion and energy to these books! #TheBecketList #AllPetsAllowed #YAAuthorTakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
Here is some interior art— every face and expression so fun and intriguing. #LeUyenPham #AllPetsAllowed #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin pic.twitter.com/CgLd2T6Qsd
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
For a ms. that isn’t illustrated, a Pinterest board is inspiring. It was especially helpful for my retro 70s book #BeTruetoMe and hybrid #TheUnfinishedLifeofAddisonStone. #YAAuthortakeover #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
This #YAAuthortakeover was a fun break! Throwing out handfuls of gratitude confetti to all! Thank you @YoungEntmag! Time for a sandwich! #adelegriffin
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 9, 2021
