Links Galore

Lots of mid-week link goodness:

Take some pointers about writing thrilling stories from the guy who brought you ghosts, revenge, and wacky sibling hyjinks.
Chris Crutcher’s graduation speech to a charter school includes “Do not use the word “perfect,” and “Do not root for the Washington Redskins.”
Excellent post about how exciting/terrifying the debut process is. Will be rereading this one a lot.
Surprised not to see Mango Street on this list of authors’ favorite fictional streets. (I’d have to choose Jellicoe Road.)
Even quiet stories need stakes.
Judy Blume on being categorized as YA, Friday Night Lights, and where you can find the Tiger Eyes movie.
I had no idea about how important preorders are.
Yes, it is ironic.
New England fan of good books and good music? Stop by Books on the Square on Saturday to hear about Bruce Springsteen and the history of rock.
It’s your last chance to ask me questions for my very first Q&A video! Example topics I’m prepared to talk about: writing, reading, gifs, chocolate, singing incorrect song lyrics.