“(CBI lecture, Dublin, 2008. Speaking on the challenges presented by The Moorehawke Trilogy to the YA reader) You can't choose any of these characters and say, 'Yes! I'm completely on your side. You are the good guy! You are the… — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
Ananna of Tanarau is a delightfully irascible heroine, inhabiting a fascinating and fresh new world that I would love to spend more time in.… — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
“It is possible for YA heroines to go an entire book without discussing their love lives.” — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
“(on teaching writing) So many writers come to class with one question dominant in their mind, 'How do I make a living from this?'… — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
“Interview on The Skiffy and Fanty Show 2010. In response to query that young adults may not be open to the nuances/realism in Moorehawke:… — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
A YA heroine does not have to pick up a weapon nor wear men's clothing to be equal to her male counterparts. — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
“A female character can: Like babies, Be devoted to her lover, Cry, Be gentle, Be scared, Be uncertain, Take advice, and still be a… — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
So many writers come to class with one question dominant in their mind, 'How do I make a living from this?' It's a fair… — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
“Write what is important to you, regardless of fashion or marketability or anything like that – all those things are so far out of… — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
“YA heroines can have romances that are subplots: can have goals other than getting/keeping a man: can put their lovers second. JUST LIKE YAheroes… — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
“ Do you have an audience in mind when writing? (March 2010 Bookgeeks interview ) In terms of story, the only audience I have… — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
“(CBI lecture, Dublin, 2008. Speaking on the challenges presented by The Moorehawke Trilogy to the YA reader) You can't choose any of these characters… — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
