Author spotlight: Shelley Workinger & The Solid series + Giveaway
ReaderGirls welcomes independent author Shelley Workinger to our blog today. Shelley has written Solid and Settling , the first two books in her YA series, with the third, Sound , scheduled for publication next summer. Book blurb: Teens who discover they were secretly genetically altered before birth are brought together at a classified site where they forge new friendships, find love, develop "super-abilities," and even unearth a conspiracy. Guest Post: Writing the Solid series When I began writing the Solid series, I was sure of four things: 1. The heroine’s life would not revolve around a boy. (There is a love interest, but Clio can function without him.) 2. She would eat. Real food. Without obsessing over it. 3. She *gasp* had to have a great relationship with her mother. (Specifically, a mutual respect.) 4. She would be a complete mess. Okay, that last one I threw in for fun. ;) No, Clio’s not a total disaster, but she’s miles from perfect and sh