This week YA Author Mary Ford took over our Twitter as a part of our weekly Thursday Twitter Takeover. Mary Ford is the author of Boy at the Crossroads: From Teenage Runaway to Class President. (See YEM’s interview with Mary Ford here.) See highlights from the takeover below.
Hi everybody! I'm the author of a young adult novel inspired by a true story. Do you want to know more about it? #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
Here's the cover. I think it's really cool! pic.twitter.com/sckbBcyM6K
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
Do you need an easy read for the summer? "Boy at the Crossroads" is available on Amazon and the eBook will be free from next Tuesday through Saturday. #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
"Boy at the Crossroads," my first book, has won a bunch of awards. It's been fun! I welcome any questions. #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/Dm90m4gq0f
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
"Boy at the Crossroads" is about a 13-year-old boy from East Tennessee who runs away and hitchhikes through the South. He ends up selling hotdogs in New Orleans. #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/R1QPFDXGl5
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
Are you looking for a Father's Day gift for your Dad or Grandfather? While my book is YA, older guys LOVE it because it takes them back to their youth. "Boy at the Crossroads" eBook is free next week on Amazon! #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/SjXmw7Mrsd
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
That's me at my local bookstore with my first novel! It's a great summer read for school. If you read "The Outsiders," you'll love "Boy at the Crossroads." #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/SWLMiUMPUf
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
Here's the link to "Boy at the Crossroads." eBook is free next week! #YAauthorTakeoverhttps://t.co/sBrsGWAhSr
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
A teen runaway. An adventure of a lifetime. The place where he finally belongs. #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/H7jJUQoBTh
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
A harsh father and little affection at home. Too much time on his hands to get in trouble. Can he find his best life out in the world? Here's the link: https://t.co/sBrsGWAhSr#YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/iX9iLzjcMl
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
"Boy at the Crossroads" is either in transit or checked out at all the local libraries near me! The eBook is free next week on Amazon! Check it out. Reading about a teen runaway in the 1950s will be a first for you! #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/ngqRwleavF
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
When a joyride with friends leads to his arrest at school, will an escape into the world help change his life around? #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/LMtykSsAJ5
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
My career was in journalism. I made the transition to being an author, a very different type of writing. "Boy at the Crossroads" can be found here: https://t.co/sBrsGWAhSr#YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/VX9l3V2DZm
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
When a young teen is arrested at school, his embarrassment sends him on a two-year journey that will change him forever…"Boy at the Crossroads," by Mary Ford #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/FYCv67vY1A
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
Here's a picture of our hero in "Boy at the Crossroads: From Teenage Runaway to Class President." The novel is based on a true story. Here is the link: https://t.co/sBrsGWAhSr#YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/fWjzlauQE7
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
If you like heroes overcoming adversity, vividly painted recollections, and stories of resilience, then you’ll love this coming-of-age adventure. https://t.co/sBrsGWAhSr#YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/K9znOAmxDk
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
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— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
Another great award for "Boy at the Crossroads." https://t.co/7dslpCwk0S#YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/A6kcFDjJEc
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
Inspired by real events and told through cleverly crafted storytelling, Mary Ford depicts an adolescent who grew up impoverished and with minimal affection, but still found the strength to follow his gut toward something more. https://t.co/7dslpCwk0S#YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/6dTaJw6DcO
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) May 19, 2023
