R.A. Nelson
R.A. Nelson Young adult author of the novels TEACH ME, BREATHE MY NAME, DAYS OF LITTLE TEXAS, and THROAT

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MADISON, Alabama
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Your friendly neighborhood writer man.

MusicJoanna Newsom, Bjork, Depeche Mode, Mozart, Talking Heads, Liz Phair, Johnny Cash, Alanis Morissette, Geoff Muldaur, Wall of Voodoo, Gershwin, Sixpence and None the Richer, Sophie B. Hawkins, Tracy Chapman.
MoviesSo many. A few: The Lives of Others, The Man From Earth, Shakespeare in Love, Office Space, Blade Runner, Notting Hill, Brazil, The Mothman Prophecies, Name of the Rose, Bride and Prejudice, Gladiator, Groundhog Day, Lost In Translation, Happy Accidents (a fantastic time travel love story), The Family Man, Master and Commander, Much Ado About Nothing, Gattaca.
TelevisionClassic movies, science programs, the History Channel, Discovery, etc. But I'm not completely pure; I occasionally waste my time watching sports.
BooksSo many. A few of my all-time favorites: Huckleberry Finn, Watership Down, the Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, Green Mansions by W.H. Hudson, the Little House on the Prairie books, The Island of Dr. Moreau, A Farewell to Arms, The Giver -- I could go on and on. Some of the recent: The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean, Dope and Come Closer by Sara Gran, The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau, No Country For Old Men and The Road by Cormac McCarthy, The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, Project 17 by Laurie Faria Stolarz, Becoming Chloe by Catherine Ryan Hyde, and House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski.
HeroesMy NASA engineer father helped us land on the Moon. I am extremely proud of him for that. We have home movies of Dad goofing around in zero gravity with two 500-pound packages, one in each hand. Also people like these: Dikembe Mutombo, Emily Dickinson, Abraham Lincoln, Philip K. Dick, Sharon Olds, Thomas Jefferson, Bjork, Bill Russell, Freddie Mercury, Harriet Tubman, Loren Eiseley, Dr. Ronald L. Mallett, and Nicola Tesla.
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Zodiac Sign:Pisces
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Publishing - Writer - Novelist
Young Adult novelist, author of Teach Me (Razorbill 2005), Breathe My Name (Razorbill, 2007), and Days of Little Texas (Knopf 2009)



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   R.A. Nelson's Blurbs
About me:

Here is the cover of my third book, DAYS OF LITTLE TEXAS. It's the story of a preaching prodigy named Little Texas who started on the tent revival circuit at age ten, and is now a 16 year old faith healer. One night he heals a dying girl in a blue dress who then starts appearing wherever Little Texas preaches. Is Lucy a stalker? Or something even worse? DAYS OF LITTLE TEXAS is unlike any ghost story you have ever read.

I grew up in north Alabama surrounded by cotton fields and Saturn V rocket engines that every few days blew smoke through the pine woods that looked just like clouds. The NASA test stands rattled our windows on a regular basis when they test-fired the massive Apollo engines. These days I'm a technical writer at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. But what I really like doing is writing books that scare me.

My second book, BREATHE MY NAME, is about a girl named Frances who has a terrifying secret: eleven years ago, her mother murdered Frances' sisters and nearly killed Frances herself. Now Frances is in high school just trying to live her life and forget the past while crushing on the strangely wonderful new guy, Nix — until the day her mother sends her a chilling message: I need to see you. Please come right away. We have to finish.

My debut novel, TEACH ME, is about a science-minded girl named Nine who falls in love with her poetry teacher. But after things turn physical, Nine's life spirals into a dangerous nightmare of obsession and revenge.

Here's the link to my new web site. Please check it out!

Thanks for visiting, and especially thanks for reading! If you want to know more about me, here are a few of the one million things I'm interested in:

Astronomy, time travel, the outdoors, watching snow fall. Reading, everything from great poetry to love stories and fascinating non-fiction.

The North American continent, circa 1500-1720. I fantasize about being an explorer, sans any raping and pillaging. But I'm also part Cherokee, so I'm at least 1/8 noble, proud and a total friend of nature.

Hiking and exploring "undiscovered places" like caves. Sitting still in deep natural places and just watching and listening. New scientific discoveries like Lake Vostok in the Antartic, a massive subsurface lake that hasn't seen the light of day for millions of years which NASA says resembles conditions on Jupiter's moon, Europa.

Learning about quantum theory, which dovetails nicely with a lot of Eastern philosphy. No, I can't do the math. Yet.

Archeology, e.e. cummings and Sharon Olds, the Mars Rovers Spirit and Opportunity, South Dakota, college sports (they invented the term "smashmouth" down here), playing basketball, road trips to strange faraway places, Chumley's in the West Village, NYC, a literary watering hole for writers like Hemingway, Parker, and Fitzgerald (you can still see their signatures on the walls), mysterious ancient structures, historical sites famous and obscure, digging holes, trees, the afterlife, amazing comebacks, wildflowers, and lumberjack competitions. Ha. Just checking to see if you are still awake.

Who I'd like to meet:
Ray Bradbury, Audrey Niffenegger, Anne Heche, Gary Numan, Russell Crowe, Johnny Depp, Mark Twain, Moira Kelly, Chrissie Hynde, Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Ronald L. Mallett, Philip K. Dick, Nikola Tesla, Coleridge, Emily Dickinson, Cyril Kornbluth, Tracy Chapman, Boris Karloff, Laurie Anderson, H.P. Lovecraft, Sara Gran, Emma Thompson, Ben Kingsley, Dikembe Mutombo, and a whole slew of YA writers and readers.

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Stella

Stella



Nov 26 2009 1:07 AM

Hi there. Happy Thanksgiving!
Luke Romyn - Author of THE DARK PATH

Luke Romyn



Nov 20 2009 5:35 AM

Hi there, thanks for the add.


THE DARK PATH is out now and took just one week to become the #1 best selling Horror on Fictionwise and eBookwise! You can read the entire prologue for FREE here: http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b93042/?si=0


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Graveyard Girl.

Graveyard Girl.



Nov 16 2009 9:17 AM

Hey.

Yesterday was my birthday.
My best friend bought me Days Of Little Texas.
Best.
Birthday.
Ever.

All the love,
-Amelia.
~ Kim Townsel ~

~ Kim Townsel ~



Nov 13 2009 2:05 AM

I’m elated about being a 2009 SemiFinalist for the AMPAS’ Nicholl Fellowship! http://www.oscars.org/awards/nicholl/fellows/finalists.html
Alabama girl is getting closer to Hollywood again. :)
J. W.

J. W. Thompson



Nov 8 2009 6:17 PM

Thanks for the friendship

Writing Away Retreats

Writing Away Retreats



Nov 7 2009 12:32 AM

Guess what??? We're going to Australia in June! Retreats...amazing. Wish you could have been at the one this year.
Graveyard Girl.

Graveyard Girl.



Nov 4 2009 9:50 PM

Hah, it means a lot to hear you say that.

I really look forward to reading Throat!

And Kudos on having Bjork on your page!
She's got to be one of my favorites.
Isobel is definitely a beautiful song.
My favorite song she does is called "In Our Hands."
Post was my favorite album of hers.
Medulla was great, too.

And I see you like Joanna Newsom.

I want to buy a harp because of her.
(Ps. have you ever noticed that she sounds like Lisa Simpson sometimes?)

Anyways,
It's great to know I have so much in common with my favorite author.

I must admit, I didn't think you'd actually write me.
But I'm glad you did.

I hope you have a wonderful day.

-Amelia.
Graveyard Girl.

Graveyard Girl.



Nov 3 2009 8:34 PM

Thank you sincerely for adding me.

I'd like to say that I first read Teach Me in my Sophomore year in high school.
It was an accident.

My creative writing teacher assigned us all books to read and write a summary of. I was originally assigned To Kill A Mockingbird, but my teacher handed it to another girl, and I got Teach Me.

At first I was going to hand it back, but I read the back panel first.
Intrigued me right away.

I read the first chapter, and immediately fell in love.

The analogies you use, and how you really feel in tune with all of Carolina's emotions and thoughts captivated me.
It is so beautifully written.

I've read it 4 times since then.

And I've read all your other books and fell in love, too.

But still, there are no words to describe how Teach Me changed my life.
You have captivated me.
I can't thank you enough for your beautiful words.

All the love in the world,

Your fan,
Amelia S. Rogers.

Ps. Last year I named my bicycle Wilkie.
Hope that doesn't sound too nerdy.
Stella

Stella



Oct 31 2009 6:29 PM

Have a Happy Halloween!
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Oct 31 2009 4:39 PM

Thank you. "I don't know butchie instead...." Bring John From Cincinnati back to TV. Wipeout!
Joey Reviews

Joey Pinkney



Oct 27 2009 2:21 AM

I just want to keep you posted on what's going on this way.

The Soul of a Man Anthology is the winner of the 2009 Best Short Stories/Anthology from the African American Literary Awards Show. Read an excerpt of my contribution, "Like Father, Like Son", at http://joeyisinit.com/excerpt.html.

My lastest entry on http://joeypinkney.com is "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... KL Brady, author of The Bum Magnet". Leave a comment on my website, I would like to know what you think.

Here is the link: http://www.joeypinkney.com/interviewed/k-l-brady.html

Don't be a stranger. Let me know what's going on in your neck of the woods.
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Ernie Bert



Oct 26 2009 4:00 PM

Hello... it's me again :)
Can you tell when "Days Of Little Texas" will be released in germany??
Okay wish you a nice day!
Robert.
Melanie C. Jordan

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Oct 17 2009 9:20 PM

Thank you R.A. Nelson for supporting
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Ernie Bert



Oct 3 2009 10:16 AM

so first of all I'm from germany so excuse me if my english is bad or whatever^^
I'm currently reading Teach Me, for I guess the 20th time?? :D
I just want to thank you for giving me this brilliant book!!
Joey Reviews

Joey Pinkney



Sep 21 2009 3:28 PM

I just want to keep you posted on what's going on this way.

Please pre-order your autographed copy of The Soul of a Man Anthology featuring yours truly, Joey Pinkney, from http://JoeyIsInIt.com. My story is entitled, "Like Father, Like Son".

It was published on Father's Day, June 21, 2009 by Peace In The Storm Publishing. Read an excerpt of "Like Father, Like Son" at http://joeyisinit.com/excerpt.html.

My lastest entry on http://joeypinkney.com is "JoeyPinkney.com Presents.... Author Marc Lacy, The Soul of a Man Anthology" Leave a comment on my website, I would like to know what you think.

Here is the link: http://tiny.cc/marclacyvideo

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Maygin.

Maygin Zinke



Sep 10 2009 1:47 AM

ah. my high school? really? gives you a high school name for your next young adult book. haha, no. you said you like my profile? or... I don't know. and thanks for accepting my friend request :]
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Sep 9 2009 3:48 PM

Thanks for adding me ! have a great day !
Tracy

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Sep 9 2009 11:14 AM

Yes, there really is a town named Bohemia. :)
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Sep 7 2009 10:44 PM

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Sep 6 2009 8:15 PM

I read your new book and I loved it! Totally amazing!
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Monica Mm



Sep 3 2009 2:07 AM

"thank you for accepting my request."
AppleBlossom

AppleBlossom



Aug 29 2009 7:54 PM

Thanks for accepting my friend request!
I'm quite a fan of Teach Me! ^-^
Little Dhampir

Little Dhampir



Aug 16 2009 9:09 PM

Why thank you & thanks for sending the comment! I was thrilled to read it. :) Teach Me is one of my favorite books. . .
Brian Johnpeer

Brian Johnpeer



Aug 14 2009 1:43 AM

I hope you find time to read Peek-A-Boo and please comment me at the SNM Reader Guestbook? Thank You!
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