TEEN DAY was epic last year, and I have no doubts that it will be epic again this year as well! I had the pleasure of attending last year, and assisted the YA Track Leader, Kami Garcia. It was so much fun! Check out some of the pictures we took last year from the event:
The Panels:
Myself with Stephanie Perkins, Andrea Cremer and Heidi
The Games
The Signings
It was so much fun doing all the behind the scenes things for the YA side of RT. While I won't be there in attendance this year, I know it's going to be a blast for those who go. You can read my recap from last year's event here.
Check out the more than 100 Authors Whom Will Be There
Adi Alsaid | Jamie McGuire | Marie Rutkoski |
Aimee Salter | Jen Klein | Mary E. Pearson |
Alexandra Bracken | Jenna Black | Michelle Knudsen |
Alys Arden | Jenna Lincoln | Michelle Levy |
Amanda Hocking | Jenna Malone | Morgan Rhodes |
Amelie Howard | Jennifer Jenkins | Natalie C. Parker |
Amy Bartol | Jennifer L. Armentrout | Natalie Decker |
Amy Plum | Jennifer Salvato Doktorski | Page Morgan |
Andrea Cremer | Jennifer Watts | Pintip Dunn |
Ann Aguirre | Jess Petosa | Rachel E. Carter |
Anna Todd | Jessica Cluess | Rachel Harris |
Bethany Hagen | Jessica Love | Rachel Higginson |
Brenda Drake | Jodi Meadows | Rachel Van Dyken |
Brendan Reichs | Julie Moffett | Rae Carson |
Brodi Ashton | Julie Murphy | Rebecca Donovan |
C.C. Hunter | Julie Reece | Renee Ahdieh |
C.J. Redwine | K.A. Linde | Renee Collins |
Cameo Renae | K.C. Held | Richelle Mead |
Cate Dean | Kami Garcia | Rosalyn Eves |
Catherine Steine | Kass Morgan | Rosamund Hodge |
Cecilia Ahern | Kate Brauning | Roxanna Rose |
Charlene A. Wilson | Katherin Harbour | Sandy Hall |
Charlie N. Holmberg | Kathryn Rose | Sara York |
Chelsea Krost | Katie McGarry | Sarah J. Schmitt |
Cinda Williams Chima | Kelly Fiore | Scarlett Kol |
Cindy Pon | Kiera Cass | Shaila Patel |
Colleen Houck | Kimberley Griffiths Little | Shannon Dermott |
Courtney C. Stevens | Kimberly Derting | Sharon M. Johnston |
Cynthia Hand | Kody Keplinger | Shawnte Borris |
Cynthia Vespia | KR Wilburn | Sona Charaipotra |
D.M. Marlowe | Kresley Cole | Sophie Jordan |
Dana Elmendorf | L.H. Nicole | Stacey Kade |
Danielle Paige | Lauren Oliver | Stacey Wallace Benefiel |
Debra Driza | Lea Nolan | Susane Colasanti |
Delilah Dawon | Leah Scheier | Tamora Pierce |
Dhonielle Clayton | Lindsay Cummings | Tessa Elwood |
Elizabeth Briggs | Lisa Brown Roberts | Veronica Rossi |
Ellen Hopkins | Lisa Maxwell | Vicki Leigh |
Erica Cameron | Liz Czukas | Victoria Aveyard |
Gayle Parness | Lucy D. Briand | Wendy Higgins |
Ginger Scott | M.D. Waters | Wendy Knight |
Gretchen McNeil | M.S.L.R. | Zoraida Cordova |
Gwenda Bond | Mari Mancusi |
*Please note this list is subject to change.
Like last year, there are some great YA panels you won't want to miss! Trust me. I had so much fun moderating panels, and listening in on panels last year. Along with the panels, there will be games! The games were a blast last year! Check out all the information about the YA panels and games on the RT Teen Facebook Page.
One of the best things about RT is the GIANT BOOK FAIR/Signing and TEEN DAY! Teen Day is so much fun! Fans will get to chat with authors, play games, and goers will receive an awesome bag full of all sorts of goodies! You know it's going to be amazing when there's goodies in there from Fierce Reads, Swoon Reads, Epic Reads and Random House’s First In Line. These bags are for those 18 years and younger. Check out this guide for all you need to know about Teen Day here.
Author Jennifer Armentrout will be again this year! Thank you to those running Teen Day, I've got an interview they recently had with Jennifer to share with you!
You have written romance, mystery and sci-fi, is there one that you enjoy writing the most? Or one that just comes easier to you?
I enjoy them each equally, mainly because I can switch back and forth between them so I don't burn myself out on contemporary or paranormal for example. By the time I finish a contemporary mystery, I'm ready to write a book about murderous fae.
Tell us a bit more about Mallory and Rider Stark in The Problem with Forever. How are they different from other characters you’ve written? Did they present you with new challenges when writing about them?
Both of these characters are so different than anything I've ever written, especially Mallory. I don't want to go into too many details, but she was a tough character to write and showcase how she dealt with her past. Rider's story was heartbreaking to tell in a way he represents so many teens and adults who struggle with worthiness.
What's up next for you?
Currently finishing up edits on Till Death, a romantic suspense coming out in 2017 from Avon and then I start working on The Possibility of Tomorrow
Currently finishing up edits on Till Death, a romantic suspense coming out in 2017 from Avon and then I start working on The Possibility of Tomorrow
Why do you enjoy coming to RT/what are you looking forward to at RT?
It's the perfect blend of authors and readers. It's one of the most useful conventions out there, and I love getting to see my author friends and readers!
It's the perfect blend of authors and readers. It's one of the most useful conventions out there, and I love getting to see my author friends and readers!
What's your favorite romance story?
My fav romance story is anything with the trope enemies to lovers or best friends to lovers.
My fav romance story is anything with the trope enemies to lovers or best friends to lovers.
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Thank you RT Teen Day for having us share your interview with Jennifer! YA fans, you can meet Jennifer on Saturday, April 16th at TEEN DAY! Find out more about RT's TEEN DAY here!