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Brenda Rufener

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Brenda Rufener is a technical writer turned novelist and the author of WHERE I LIVE, which Bustle named a most anticipated YA contemporary book hitting shelves in 2018 and Jennifer Niven called a “hard-hitting novel filled with hope.”

SINCE WE LAST SPOKE, Brenda’s second young adult novel, arrived April 2019 and received a starred review from School Library Journal, among other honors.

When not writing, Brenda enjoys hiking the woods of North Carolina and spending time with her family. She is an advocate for homeless youth.

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Brenda Rufener If you write, you're no longer an "aspiring" writer--you're a writer. Call yourself a writer, believe the name, then write your beautiful heart out. A…moreIf you write, you're no longer an "aspiring" writer--you're a writer. Call yourself a writer, believe the name, then write your beautiful heart out. And, read. Read everything. Reading is life. (less)

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Do you listen to music while you write? If so, what music do you listen to while writing? And if not, then do you have any favorite artists, bands, or genres of music you like?

Brenda Rufener I'm a silent editor, but prefer music while drafting scenes. Playlist to come. Expect a lot of obscure bands!…moreI'm a silent editor, but prefer music while drafting scenes. Playlist to come. Expect a lot of obscure bands!(less)

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“It's strange how anger and love seem to oppose each other but sometimes work together to navigate through the tough times.”
― Brenda Rufener, Since We Last Spoke

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“If I want my life to matter, these eyes can't see who I really am.

Who I'm striving hard not to be.

The homeless girl hiding in front of them.”
― Brenda Rufener, Where I Live

tags: homelessness, inspirational

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“Nobody hurts you when they don't know you exist.”
― Brenda Rufener, Where I Live

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“If I want my life to matter, these eyes can't see who I really am.

Who I'm striving hard not to be.

The homeless girl hiding in front of them.”
― Brenda Rufener, Where I Live

tags: homelessness, inspirational

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