An author at 14!
Don’t think you have to be out of school with years of experience in order to be a published author! Alexandra Adornetto has just signed with publishers, HarperCollins, with her first novel, ‘Shadow Thief’ to be published next year. In an article in the Sydney Morning Herald on October 27, 2006, Alexandra revealed her passion for writing and about the time she put into the 45,000 word manuscript she had accepted by Harper Collins.
Much of her drive and inspiration undoubtedly comes from her family background:
“My mum is an English teacher, and so is my dad, my aunt and my uncle. I have grown up with family writing competitions and I can’t remember a birthday or Christmas present that didn’t include books.” (SMH 27/10/06)
In signing a 2 book deal with the publishers, Alexandra has achieved what many would-be authors can only dream of – acceptance of an unsolicited manuscript. In spite of the lengthy and frustrating wait, Alexandra is over the moon with her deal. In her own words:
“It’s hard but if you really want to write you make the time and you work on the weekends and find time for homework as well. It can be done,” she said. (SMH 27/10/06)
Is it your dream to write? Does Alexandra’s story offer you hope? We wish her well and look forward to her book!
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