Your Comments and Questions
One of the things I love best about writing for teens and tweens is the chance to talk to my readers. If you have a question about my books, about writing and publishing in general, or if you just want to tell me what’s on your mind, this is the place. I’ll answer each message as soon as I can, but please remember that I travel quite a lot, and sometimes it may take a while for me to catch up. But I will write you back and you can read it here.
Or, click here if you’d rather send a private message that will not be posted.
December 2nd, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Hey there Anisha,
How are you? I’m working on some new books for older readers. Hoping to have time to write a new teen novel soon, but right now I am swamped with deadlines! How about you? How is school? Do you still see Miss Hantman?
XOX
DAnne
December 2nd, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Once again me Sorry about this,
D)
Blogging to an author is really cool ESPICALLY IF THEY WITE BACK!! I told my friends about you they say its auto typed some of them but most of them say When do you get time to write back. So, When DO YOU get time to write back and have fun? I mean i know authors sit for a while thinking, What story should i write about…… then if they come up with it they wont stop till they finish. Do you do that? When you were a kid did you join any activities? How do you come up with rwally great stories? Hope i can be an amazing author like you one day. Maybe ill come up with a story and tell you. But do you have an ideas what i shoukld write about?
An inspired girl,
Anisha (mz.Hantman EX student
December 2nd, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Oh no, my dear, NOTHING is autotyped. It’s little old me, sitting here every night answering my mail.
I take time to write to my readers late at night after all my other work is done. It takes me several months to write the first draft of a story, and then I have to go back and write parts of it over again….so no, I don’t ork straight through. I usually work from 9 to 5 every day and try to take time for fun on the weekends. I like to go to musicals and concerts. And I like to take my two dogs on hikes in the parks. When I was a kid, I played basketball and later I worked on the school newspaper. I was in a couple of after school clubs. But mostly I read books!! You should write the kinds of books you most like to read. Do you like adventure stories, or science fiction, or stories about girls like you? Write what you love to read.
Oh man, am I tired!
Good night,
D Anne
December 2nd, 2011 at 9:54 pm
I think you will like Semiprecious. After that you can read Picture Perfect. Good luck at tryouts!!
D Anne
December 2nd, 2011 at 9:59 pm
Hello,
I dont know if you will get to this before you go to bed (Goodnight bye the way) Butt I love to read comics and journal stories such as Diary of a wimpy kid. I also love History fiction books like you write! And adventure and comedy. Most books appeal me. You must be REALLY busy alot! I can tell. Have you ever heard of Jeff kiney he is another GREAT author he writes Diary of a wimpy kid series. Do you celebrate christmas? If you do what do you want from santa ( Yes, I still beilive but guess what im proud too say iht!) I know you probably knoo santa most adults doooo
December 3rd, 2011 at 9:51 am
Deafr D. Anee Love,
I also collect diffrent states quarters. So far ihave 38 diffrent states. What is your favorate thingg about christmas?
Do you collect anything? I do! I collect stuffed animals, espically build a bears from build a bear workshop! I have *.Plus 3 mini ones. At build a bear they come unstuffed for you to stuff. You choose the animal, stuff it, bathe it in a air shower while brushing it, then you choose any outfit and shoes to dress it, and then you make a birth certificate, and then take it home!! i love that place!! But it is rather expensive
Love always~Anisha
December 3rd, 2011 at 7:07 pm
How come you did not get any of my other messages? Did you Idk. But can u pleases!!
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:34 pm
Hi,
I got your messages; I’ve just had a very busy day! I have a collection of teddy bears too.
My favorite thing about Christmas is seeing all my friends and family.
D Anne
December 10th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Hey<
Sadly Do you know what i can write about You never answered when i told you I like, Comics, SOME history books, animal books, and adveures ad hueros ok!
Thats cool that you collect teddy bears! I LOVE ALL MINE. Sorry that i keep bohering you. I didnt get into cheerleading
Love Anish
December 10th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
Hi Sweetie! I’m sorry I didn’t get to all your posts. I’ve been busy writing, and also getting ready for Christmas. I’m sorry that you didn’t get into cheerleading, but I know you are sweet and smart and you will find something else to do that you will like just as much. And you can always practice your cheers and try out again next year. Don’t give up! You should write about the things that you like to read about. For instance I love reading about how people lived way back in the 1800′s so I write stories that take place then. I like to read about strong women who reach their goals no matter what, so that’s the kind of woman who becomes the main character in my story. Remember how Garnet in SEMIPRECIOUS went after her mom, no matter how hard it was?
I’m glad you like history books, and animals and adventures. I love those too! I don’t read comics now but I did when I was your age.
For the next few weeks I will be finishing up some projects and doing my Christmas shopping. So I may not get to answer letters here on my website. Too much to do before Christmas!!
Cheers,
D Anne
January 12th, 2012 at 10:21 am
hey
i love your books. they draw me in. just thot id leave you a compliment while im researching you for my english class. 
January 12th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Hi there!! Wow, what a nice thing to do. i LOVE getting compliments from my readers. I’m delighted you like the books. I enjoyed writing them. Good luck on your research paper.
Cheers,
D Anne
January 15th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Hey
How was your Christmas and New year? Mine was great!! I recently started reading your book Semiprecious. I love it!
Love,
Anisha
January 15th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Hi Anisha, I’m glad you had a wonderful Christmas. Mine was great, too. My husband gave me a new camera and a very pretty bracelet, and I contributed to several charities to help others. That was the best feeling of all! We decorated the house, our front door and fireplace mantel with garlands, ornaments, a wreath, and thousands of tiny white lights. Major, my older golden retriever, ate three of my ornaments!! Luckily they were made of paper so he didn’t get sick, but I was sad to lose those ornaments because I had had them for many many years.
I’m glad you are enjoying SEMIPRECIOUS. I just found out that one of my older books, THE SECRET PRINCE is going to be published in paperback at the end of this month. If you missed that one, you can find it at Amazon. The main character is a boy, but his twin sister, who is a princess in hiding, has a big part in the story, too.
Have a great new year! D. Anne
January 20th, 2012 at 6:19 am
Hey
That sucks your dog ate your ordements. One of our ordements broke in the box and we had an snowman ordement made from the pieces, it was all together and POOF the bottom half disappered! Im most defintiley checkout Secret Prince! All your books are SUPER good, so i know Ill like this one! I want to be a Lawyer when I grow up!
Love,
Anisha
January 20th, 2012 at 9:28 am
You will be a great lawyer!!! Good for you. Study hard. read a lot.
Xox D Anne
January 30th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Do you know any other really good books, I should read? Guess what?! I wrote a poem and story, but do you have an email i could send a copy of it too? That way you could edit it or read it?
Love, Anisha
p.s. I got a hair cut!
January 31st, 2012 at 9:19 am
Hey Anisha,
Instead of giving you a list of books, here are a few of my favorite authors I think you will enjoy. Your librarian at school can help you find their books: Books by: Kimberly Willis Holt, Karen Cushman, Kate Di Camillo. I think you would LOVE Kate’s book called Because of Winn Dixie. It came out many years ago so maybe you have already read it. I’m delighted you are writing poems and stories and I wish I had time to read them, but I am swamped with work! One of my books for grownups is coming out March 1st, and I have a new one to write and turn in a few months. I’ll bet your teacher would LOVE to read you work and give you some ideas for editing.
Have a great day!! D Anne