Today is a very special day. No, it’s not National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. It’s the release of Lynne Kelly’s debut novel CHAINED!
Why am I so excited? Well, not only is CHAINED a phenomenal read, but Lynne Kelly is one of the first people I met on Twitter a few years ago. And definitely one of the funniest. I’ve been waiting for CHAINED almost as long as she has!
I interviewed Lynne on the Lucky 13s Blog today. Would you believe this layered tale set in India began as a PICTURE BOOK?! Read how it transformed into the stellar middle-grade novel it is today. Who knows, maybe your picture book will evolve into a novel, too!
Congratulations, Lynne! (I am a proud Auntie.)
Writing for Kids (While Raising Them) 
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May 8, 2012 at 11:39 am
lindamartinandersen
Tara, I enjoyed this very much. Sounds like you and Lynne have become great friends. I left a comment on her site too.
May 8, 2012 at 11:42 am
Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Hoooooray! I have been waiting for this book! Now, it’s finally here! 🙂 Congrat’s, Lynne!
May 8, 2012 at 11:42 am
Lynne Kelly Hoenig (@LynneKelly)
Thank you so much, Tara! Glad to have you as one of my first “Friends who live in my computer.”
May 8, 2012 at 11:52 am
Tara Lazar
LOL! You crack me up every single time.
May 8, 2012 at 12:16 pm
M. G. King
Love this book! I got to see it “grow up” in our critique group! Congrats to a talented and beautiful writer.
May 8, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Kirsten Larson
Congrats to Lynne Kelly! I can’t wait to read about the picture book/middle grade evolution. I’m hoping on over now.
May 9, 2012 at 6:48 am
thiskidreviewsbooks
Congrats Ms. Kelly! 🙂 I will find your book!
May 13, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Christie Wright Wild
When I first read the title, it made me think of Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. Congrats Lynne! Your book sounds intriguing!
Tara, I have an award for you over on my blog!