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Kara Bietz

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in New Bedford, MA, The United States

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http://karabietzauthor.com

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Genre

Young Adult, Contemporary

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July 2010

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Kara Bietz grew up in New England but now resides in north Georgia with her family.

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I am a student currently writing my EPQ on realistic fiction and young adult novels. I was wondering what is your opinion on whether realistic fiction and young adult novels sometimes romanticise topics such as mental health, terminal illness and addiction? As you are a highly skilled author, I would love to hear your ideas on the topic. Thank you for your time!

Kara Bietz I absolutely think this is a problem with many YA novels. I have read several that I believe romanticize some touchy topics, especially mental health …moreI absolutely think this is a problem with many YA novels. I have read several that I believe romanticize some touchy topics, especially mental health issues and suicide. I think it's important to write about these topics honestly; the good the bad and the ugly. As authors and readers, I think it's important to call attention to those books that DO handle these topics appropriately. (less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Kara Bietz Sometimes the best thing to do is take a walk. Get out of your own head. Walk away from the book for awhile. Trying to push through doesn't always wor…moreSometimes the best thing to do is take a walk. Get out of your own head. Walk away from the book for awhile. Trying to push through doesn't always work. Sometimes, your psyche just needs a break.(less)

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Average rating: 3.54 · 1,021 ratings · 211 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	Sidelined 3.46 avg rating — 843 ratings — published 2021 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Until I Break 3.91 avg rating — 178 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Undisclosed - excerpt from 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Entry 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Sidelined Lib/E by Kara Bietz (Goodreads Author), Jason Keller (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars