“(on teaching writing) So many writers come to class with one question dominant in their mind, 'How do I make a living… — 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… — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
“ On the ghosts in Moorehawke & Into The Grey/Taken Away : The ghosts ...are symbolic of those unresolved moments in history… — 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
