Ellen
"Ellen Wittlinger, YA Author"

Female
59 years old
HAYDENVILLE, Massachusetts
United States



Last Login: 7/4/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/ellenwittlinger  

    Ellen's Interests
GeneralReading (preferably by a fireplace), rug-hooking, photography, Mexico, my cats, all of which makes me sound 102 years old. I also like to party!
MusicGreg Brown, Cheryl Wheeler, Dar Williams, Lucinda Williams, Girlyman, Indigo Girls, Chris Smither, The Nields, Alistar Moock, Joan Baez, Joanie Mitchell
MoviesCapote, Infamous (same subject, both great), Half Nelson, Nashville, Talk to Her, Volver, Annie Hall, lots of others
TelevisionThe Office, Veronica Mars, House, Grey's Anatomy, Dancing with the Stars! Old TV: BUFFY!, Angel, Firefly, Freaks and Geeks, My So-Called Life, Six Feet Under, The X Files.
BooksGrace Paley's short stories, Lorrie Moore Birds of America, One Hundred Years of Solitude, by G. Garcia Marquez, anything by Jane Smiley or Elinor Lipman, Feed by M.T. Anderson, M.E. Kerr's books, Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff, Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan, The Arizona Kid by Ron Koertge, Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin, The Fattening Hut by Pat Lowery Collins.
HeroesMy son, Morgan, who helped me make this page; my daughter, Kate, who does my web page, and anyone who understands their computer better than I do. Also, Nelson Mandela.

     Ellen's Details
Status:Married
Orientation:Straight
Zodiac Sign:Libra
Children:Proud parent
Education:Grad / professional school

   Ellen's Schools
University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Graduated: 1973
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Master's Degree
Major: Writing
 

1971 to 1973

   Ellen's Networking
Publishing - Writer - Novelist
author of teen novels some of which deal with GLBTQ topics



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   Ellen's Blurbs
About me:
I've been writing YA novels for about 15 years and have published 12 so far. The newest one, out July 1, 2007, is PARROTFISH and it's about a 16-year-old female-to-male transgendered teenager. This is only the second YA book (to my knowledge) to deal with this subject. (Julie Anne Peters LUNA preceded it--check that out too!) Other novels I've written are: Lombardo's Law, Noticing Paradise, Hard Love (a Printz Honor book and Lambda Literary Award winner), What's in a Name, Gracie's Girl, Razzle, Long Night of Leo and Bree, Zigzag, Heart on my Sleeve, Sandpiper, Blind Faith. Check out my webpage at www.ellenwittlinger.com.
Who I'd like to meet:
Pedro Almodovar, Eleanor Roosevelt (too late), Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Jane Smiley, Joss Whedon

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Tara





Jul 4 2008 1:06 PM

Thanks for the add! My favorite is "Heart on My Sleeve". I also loved "Hard Love" and am excited to find out that there is a sequel. I am so looking forward to reading "Love and Lies". Keep writing.
The Book Girl





Jul 1 2008 6:43 AM

It fine :-) Maybe next time!
The Book Girl





Jun 30 2008 8:35 AM

Thanks for the add! I just wanted to let you know that Im now doing reviews.
Let me know if youre interested :-) Have a nice day!
~*tRiGuEñItA hErMoSa*~





Jun 25 2008 9:35 PM

thank you for the add... let me just tell you that I LOVE your books i haven't read them all but i plan to finish them all this summer...
[Kari.Marie♥]





Jun 25 2008 2:35 PM

your welcome!
:)
I really liked Hard Love,i could relate to it in alot of ways, Marisol reminds me of myself!
[Kari.Marie♥]





Jun 25 2008 1:15 PM

hello ellen!

my name is kari.
thanks for adding me!
im a really big fan of your books!
Hard Love and The Long Night of Leo and Bree are my favorites! :D
And I really can't wait to read Marisol's Story!
The Elite





Jun 23 2008 4:09 PM

Thank​s for the add! Hope you'​ll check​ out my new Young​ Adult​ serie​s THE ELITE​!
nora raleigh baskin





Jun 12 2008 3:55 AM

ellen..I met your editor at S&S last week..I have your new book now! I am starting it today..
you know I am one of your biggest fans.
Sock Bunny





Jun 5 2008 2:57 PM

Thanks for friending me.
Nice to meet you!

Sockbunny
Ann -- Such A Pretty Face





May 23 2008 8:38 PM

I'm just thinking it's been too long since I've hay-fived you. When are we going to run into each other again? It's always a best time....
Jessicama





May 20 2008 6:48 PM

ZOMG you have no idea how excited i am for the sequal to Hard Love... and Parrotfish was amazing... like every other book tht you have written.
Robin Friedman





May 8 2008 7:08 AM

Ellen,

You're live at my blog!

All the best,
Robin
Nicole





Apr 21 2008 1:12 PM

Ellen,
I'm a big reader and I have read many books, but I have to say this. Hard Love is my favorite book of all time. I was completely ecstatic to hear there is going to be a sequel! You're writing and stories touch me...Keep up the awesome work!

By the way, do you know where I can find the guitar sheet music/tablature for Hard Love? I would like to learn how to play Bob Franke's wonderful song...
Radclyffe





Apr 5 2008 7:51 PM

Nice meeting you on MySpace!

Rad
matthew





Mar 25 2008 11:18 PM

i loved parrot fish .i had my mom order hard love i really cant wait to read it.
Summit Branch Library





Mar 24 2008 6:25 PM

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Jessicama





Mar 24 2008 4:16 PM

no problem.
Thanks, for being such a talented author :)
FTM Alliance - Los Angeles





Mar 23 2008 4:30 PM

Happy Easter!

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♪Spazzy The Kid (2008)♪





Mar 23 2008 11:45 AM

Happy Easter
caitee Is Not The Sun.





Mar 17 2008 3:13 PM

I LOVE YOUR BOOKS. I think you're amazing. I can't wait for the second part to Hard Love (if you're still planning on writing that), Hard Love was my favorite book ever.
I hope you're doing well. Keep up the good work.
♥ La Principessa Italiana ♥





Feb 14 2008 9:43 AM

Happy Valentines Day!

Because you express this moral so well in your books I feel you deserve a matching glitter!

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Myspace Glitter Graphics
liam





Feb 3 2008 7:41 PM

It really just kind of helps to not feel so alone even though I all ready know I'm not alone, if that makes sense.

Thanks for the virtual hug, right back at ya!

If you ever make it out to Chicago you should let me know.
liam





Feb 3 2008 2:04 PM

I love the cover. I used to be an art student so I'm all like hm, interesting use of color vs. b&w. It makes it pop out. It's different from most other book covers out there.

It's a book that I can read over and over when I need to have Grady to relate to. It's a book that makes me feel less alone in the world. Not many books do that for me.
nora raleigh baskin





Jan 28 2008 1:58 PM

Ellen...you are terrific. And I am still wearing my parrotfish button..I love it. I forgot how much I loved wearing great buttons with important statements!
thanks
ooxx nora
Emreenee Champion :] [HB]





Jan 12 2008 4:51 PM

So last school year, I read the book heart on my sleeve for a project in english. And to be honest, I fell in love with it. I was then on a quest to read every single book of yours that I could get my little hands on. By the end of my Ellen Wittlinger obsession *that will continue until I have read every single book you have ever published* I had read Heart on my sleeve,What's in a name,Gracies girl-made me cry-,Razzle,The long night of leo and Bree,and zigzag. Which leaves me with Parrotfish,hard love,sandpiper,and blind faith.
The first day back this year I asked my school to order Hard Love for me. And was on there backs about it for a month or so. And in the end, they were unable to find it. I've given them a few other names, and so far, no answers.

You're a fantastic writer Ms.Wittlinger:)<3


-Emily.
R.A. Nelson





Jan 8 2008 1:20 PM

Thanks, Ellen! I love yours, too...so happy to have you as a friend. Thanks again!

russ
R.A. Nelson





Jan 1 2008 3:36 PM

Hi Ellen, thanks for adding me! Happy New Year to you and yours.
Cynthia Leitich Smith





Jan 1 2008 12:45 PM

Thank you for the birthday wishes, and happy new year!
LibraryLdy





Dec 23 2007 2:46 PM

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Have a joyous holiday season!
Love,
L.L.
Lisa McMann





Dec 20 2007 7:21 AM

Thanks Ellen -- I've seen lots of your books and have read a few too. You're great! Keep writing!

Lisa
Lisa McMann





Dec 19 2007 3:47 PM

Thanks for the add, Ellen!

Lisa McMann
WAKE 03.04.08
TeenAge





Dec 19 2007 1:47 PM

Thanks for the friend request!

TeenAge is busy at work publishing teen-related articles, fiction, and poetry. We're a fun magazine, friendly to everyone, and we're a place where people can visit on a regular basis for something new and interesting. Spread the word!

We're also happy to add your friends!



Thanks again for the add!
New Orleans Public Library





Dec 18 2007 9:26 AM

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Michael





Dec 16 2007 4:32 PM

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Julie Ann - Peppertree Press





Dec 13 2007 9:25 PM

Thank you for taking the time to add us to your list of friends. Stay in touch and keep reading and writing!


We welcome you to go on our Web site

www.peppertreepublishing.com



Julie Ann

Shooting Stars Magazine





Dec 4 2007 4:12 PM

Hello!
I definitely need to read Parrotfish because the subject matter sounds very interesting and congrats on writing about that subject!
Let us know if we can ever be of any help promoting! We'd be glad too.
Keep in touch,
Lauren
Ann -- Such A Pretty Face





Nov 28 2007 7:28 PM

Can I spell Cybils??? Probably not, but I'm trying!!!!
Ann -- Such A Pretty Face





Nov 28 2007 7:27 PM

Oh, Ellen, I plan to rock the birthday all day! I missed you at Alan but I hear congrats are in order for the Cybalis nomination? Wow! Congrats!
Infomaniac





Nov 28 2007 2:47 PM

Congratulations on your Cybils nomination!
FTM Alliance - Los Angeles





Nov 21 2007 8:47 PM

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Mortified





Nov 17 2007 10:29 PM

Hey Ellen

Congrats on being all cool and stuff.

From the people who specialize in celebrating those who were not.

We like you so much we'd let you go to 2nd.

MORTIFIED

PS: We hope you enjoy our book... in stores everywhere.
Sherrie





Nov 12 2007 12:35 PM

Thanks for the add. I just finished "Parrotfish" last week, what a great book! I'm a 5th to 9th grade school librarian, my 8th and 9th graders are just discovering "Hard Love", so I've been catching up on your other books so I can share them with the older kids. Thanks for some tremendous books!
♥ La Principessa Italiana ♥





Nov 10 2007 8:58 AM

From reading your comments, I am to believe you got on the banned books list! Like previous friend's said CONGRATS! The best thing that could happen is that. You know Teenagers will read anything "forbidden" and many teens need books like yours to think for themselves. BRAVO!
Ellen





Nov 2 2007 7:24 PM

Hey Ellen, Just heard from our mutual admiration society of one... nice to know we share readers!

Hugs, Ellen
"Expecto Patronads!"





Oct 31 2007 5:58 PM

Thanks for the add.
Readingjunky





Oct 24 2007 8:09 PM

Just finished PARROTFISH. It is a wonderful book. I've posted a review here on my blog. Stop by and take a peek if you'd like.
Sarah Beth Durst





Oct 21 2007 5:49 PM

Happy birthday, Ellen! Hope you're having a wonderful day.

Best wishes,
Sarah
♥ La Principessa Italiana ♥





Oct 21 2007 10:21 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! For your birthday I present to you another one of your fans!

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This is Cherish, we met on youtube ^_^. I will send you a message like I promised later.
Joelie