This week YA Author Christine Webb took over our Twitter as a part of our weekly Thursday Twitter Takeover. Christine Webb is the author of The Art of Insanity (See YEM’s write up of Christine Webb here.) See highlights from the takeover below.
Hi Twitter! My name is Christine Webb, and I'm the author of the new book The Art of Insanity! I'm doing a #YAAuthorTakeover for the next two hours, so let's chat! What do you want to know about being a YA author? pic.twitter.com/ZCH1UQrOFU
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 12, 2023
What's your go-to work snack? For me, I almost always eat pretzels when I write. Pretzel rods, not twists. Not sure why it has to be that specific, but I think my writing would definitely suffer if I had the twists instead. 😜 #YAAuthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 12, 2023
Here's a collage I made about my novel before it sold. I still kind of like it…it represents what the novel is about. Does it inspire any questions about the book? #YAAuthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/CTcLOmIF78
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 12, 2023
Here's a throwback to my first author photo. It's not the one that ended up on the book, but it's still kind of fun! #YAAuthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/QdzJ4u5Nn6
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 12, 2023
What would you prefer from a good book? #YAAuthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 12, 2023
The first time I knew I wanted to be an author was in seventh grade. What was your dream when you were in seventh grade? #YAAuthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 12, 2023
I wrote my first "book" in first grade. It was a plagiarized story based on my best friend's story about a blue bunny. We're still friends. I stopped copying her after that. Promise. #YAAuthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 12, 2023
The Art of Insanity deals with themes of mental illness. What books about mental illness have you read? Did you like them? #YAAuthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 12, 2023
The Art of Insanity also features a pug. Because pugs are the best. #YAAuthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/pEkmJxBtvR
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 13, 2023
The inspiration for The Art of Insanity came from some of my own mental health issues. I wanted to see a book that showed a message of hope about mental illness, where a character could struggle but still be okay. #YAAuthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 13, 2023
What's a book that really made you think of something in a new way? For The Art of Insanity, I hope people learn more about mental health issues and how to support people who are struggling. #YAAuthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 13, 2023
Part of being a writer is getting rejected a lot. I was rejected by over seventy agents before I finally landed the AWESOME agent I have now. If you have a dream, don't give up on it! #WritingCommunity #YAAuthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 13, 2023
When do you make time for your hobbies? For me, I write best in the evening or late at night. My brain isn't awake enough to write in the morning. #YAAuthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 13, 2023
Well, I'm signing off for the night! Thanks for participating. Come see me over at @cwebbwrites if you want to know more about writing or my new book, The Art of Insanity!
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) January 13, 2023
