This week YA Author Suzanne Young took over our Twitter as a part of our weekly Thursday Twitter Takeover. Suzanne Young is the author of In Nightfall. (See YEM’s interview with Suzanne Young here.) See highlights from the takeover below.
Let’s use the hashtag #YAauthorTakeover I’m happy to share some insights on writing, IN NIGHTFALL, and anything else you want to know!
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 1, 2023
SY: IN NIGHTFALL is a bit like The Lost Boys. It’s about a sister and brother banished to spend the summer with a grandmother they’ve never met. Only when they get there, well… things get a little messy. #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 1, 2023
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— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 1, 2023
SY: And also, her name wasn’t even Theo, although I can’t remember what it used to be… #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 1, 2023
SY: I mean, I think it still has a chance. It was a murder mystery set in the 90s and I took one character out with a pair of tweezers. #90sthings #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 1, 2023
SY: My first piece of advice is to read and write as much as possible. But equally important is to KEEP everything you write. I have an entire novel graveyard on my desktop. You never know when a few stories might mash together to make the perfect new plot. #YAauthorTakeover https://t.co/w0iyaBLMSa
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 1, 2023
SY: no access to the internet, music that fits the mood of the story, more candy, phone charging in the other room because my phone gets twitter too, a pair of soft pants… #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 1, 2023
SY: and then I’m ready to write! See, not that much! #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 1, 2023
SY: I’ve been working on a few other ideas. I have an adult thriller set in Venice, Italy, a YA murder mystery set in a boarding school, and a middle grade about a girl investigating the town widow. #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 2, 2023
SY: But I’m hoping over the next few years to really dive deeper into writing and creating content. I want to start a podcast, shoot some short films, and write a stack of books. #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 2, 2023
SY: What are you watching right now? I feel like I’ve seen everything and I need a new show. #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 2, 2023
SY: IN NIGHTFALL features a strong sibling relationship. For me, their true bond helped drive the tension, especially when Marco started acting like a real jerk. It made Theo fight for him. #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 2, 2023
Suzanne Young: I’m going to start asking other authors questions now. @KendareBlake –can you tell us a little about your upcoming book Champion of Fate, which I happened to love 🙂 #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 2, 2023
SY: So after tonight’s twitter takeover, I’m driving to the @poisonedpen in Scottsdale for a signing with a bunch of incredible authors. If you’re in the Phoenix area, stop by tonight at 7pm! #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 2, 2023
SY: I’ll be sure to follow the hashtag to answer any of your questions even after my time is done! Also, feel free to reach out! #YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 2, 2023
SY: Thank you all for hanging with me tonight! If you’re interested in #vampires and #YAbooks then you should order IN NIGHTFALL! https://t.co/MTfdfOMGoT#YAauthorTakeover
— all about firsts (@YoungEntmag) June 2, 2023
