Why did you pursue writing?
There is a “voice” infinitely circulating inside my
being. Primarily, I write to allow
said voice to air itself via narratives that are identifiable and resonate a
contemporary language to the YA reader.
What inspired your book?
Lois Mc Allister is based off of my character. Lois typifies the voracious writer that
I was when I was a teen. All YA writers have a childlike inner voice that
shines through their main characters. Lois personifies a brilliant, budding
writer who acknowledges her eccentricities and her burgeoning, literary
talents.
How long have you been publishing your work?
Essentially, I have been publishing my work since 2006. I write in multiple genres: poetry, fiction, YA, critical reviews (music/film/literary),
playwriting, scriptwriting, and songwriting. It
is my belief that all writers should challenge themselves and veer out of their comfort zones by composing in diverse genres.
What’s your writing environment like?
My writing environment is my bedroom. I have a huge L- shaped desk where I
work at throughout the evening. I
have a 9-to-5 like most writers, so I work after I have taken a nap; and am
able to focus on my projects with a clear mindset. Also, I am the type of writer that can write anywhere; as
long the environment is fairly, quiet.
Moreover, I always carry my journals with me everywhere and I transfer
my writings to my laptop.
What projects are you currently working on?
Currently, I am wrapping up a YA narrative that centers on
encouraging teens to want to study Jazz; and to learn about the exceptional
artists that were the pioneers of this innovative art form. Additionally, I am working on a short
film that captures how survivors of a cataclysmic event, must adapt to their
circumstances by implementing Spartan-like modes of behaviors.
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About The Author:
CS Reid holds a MFA in Writing & Critical Theory from
Otis College of Art & Design and a M.Ed. in Cross-Cultural Teaching/English
from National University. Her work
has appeared in diverse publications/anthologies—most notably are: Shadowtrain,
Monkeybicycle, Blue Fifth Review, and Burner Magazine; chapbooks, Walking Near
the Precipice (Lily Press 2007) and Intonations Heard in the Desert (Gold Wake
Press 2008); YA book, Plucking Poetry from the Air (Paraguas Books, 2010).
Reid is a freelance writer, educator, and Jazz
composer/musician in Los Angeles, CA.
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