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About me:
I'm a New York Times and Publishers Weekly best-selling author of YA Gothic fantasy novels, children's books, and short stories. My YA Gothic fantasy series includes ETERNAL and TANTALIZE. The two casts crossover in a third book BLESSED (Jan. 25, 2011). There also is TANTALIZE: KIEREN'S STORY, illustrated by Ming Doyle (Candlewick, Aug. 2011), a graphic novel, in the works.The series is available from Candlewick and Listening Library in the U.S., Editions Intervista in France, Amber in Poland, Walker UK, and Walker New Zealand and Australia.
TANTALIZE was featured at the National Book Festival, a Borders Original Voices choice, and a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age 2008. BookPage says the book "will appeal to fans--both teens and adults--of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'."
ETERNAL received 5 stars from TeensReadToo, which raves "This novel is definitely a page-turner. It is filled with danger, deception, humor, love, sadness, and hope." And Notes from the Horn Book calls it a "witty, dark love story of death and redemption." The U.S. paperback edition debuted at #5 on The New York Times Best Seller List.
This is my OFFICIAL AUTHOR PAGE at MySpace. Learn more about me and the world of books at www.cynthialeitichsmith.com. You also can find me at facebook and Twitter.
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Who I'd like to meet:
Joss Whedon, Bram Stoker, readers, writers, teachers, librarians, booksellers, gothic fantasy fans, and youth literature enthusiasts of all stripes.Note: although this page is dedicated to YA lit, it may on occasion attract a younger reader. Please consider this in making your friend requests and framing post content.
Please do not send fiction for me to read/review/critique. See my site, if you're looking for a book doctor or writing coach. Thanks!
Details
- Status: Married
- Here for: Networking, Friends
- Hometown: Austin
- Ethnicity: Native American
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Education: Grad / professional school
- Occupation: writer
Interests
General
Cats, reading, writing, graphic novels, angels, vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, archery, sushi, theater, museums, travel, architectureMusic
Movies
Best In Show, Blast from the Past, The Blues Brothers, Chronicles of Narnia, Dracula, My Fair Lady, Fried Green Tomatoes, Fright Night, Galaxy Quest, Grease, How To Train Your Dragon, Indiana Jones, Jumanji, Kate and Leopold, Meet the Robinsons, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, My Cousin Vinny, Lost Boys, Love Actually, Men In Black, Misery, The Mummy, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Pillow Talk, Pleasantville, The Princess Bride, Ratatouille, Shakespeare in Love, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Stand By Me, Star Wars (1977-1983), Teen Witch, The Witches of Eastwick, Xanadu, The Vampire's AssistantTelevision
Books
I'm best known for my YA horror, contemporary Native youth fiction, and humorous picture books. My latest release is ETERNAL (Candlewick), a YA Gothic fantasy series includes TANTALIZE. The two casts crossover in BLESSED. There also is TANTALIZE: KIEREN'S STORY, illustrated by Ming Doyle (Candlewick), a graphic novel in the works. The series is available from Candlewick and Listening Library/Random House in the U.S., Walker UK, and Walker New Zealand and Australia, Editions Intervista in France, and Amber in Poland. See my official site at www.cynthialeitichsmith.com. ..Heroes
Claudette Colvin, Nancy Garden, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Wonder Woman
Schools
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University Of Michigan-Ann Arbor
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Graduated: 1994
- Student status: Alumni
- Major: Law
1991 to 1994 -
University Of Kansas Main Campus
- Lawrence, KS
- Graduated: 1990
- Student status: Alumni
- Major: Journalism
1986 to 1990