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One final thought after speaking to classrooms last week.

David Gane
David Gane

I write on here almost every day, and a few months ago, I was writing a story every day. But I don’t get much feedback.

So when I went into the classroom last week and was told the students had read a blog post and one of my stories, I got a little freaked out.

Although I write YA novels with Counios and Gane, I’ve never written for a young audience here.

It was a quick reminder that what I put on the website is seen by everyone, whether I realize it or not. I try to represent myself well, but some things slip through.

Will this change how I write? I don’t think so, but maybe I should leave a warning at the top.

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Co-writer of the Shepherd and Wolfe young adult mysteries, the internationally award-winning series, and teacher of storytelling and screenwriting.

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