I just decided it was time to move on to hardcover. I did a
few novels, and then as a result of my friendship with Louise
Fitzhugh (famous for the YA Harriet The Spy) I heard about
YA, Louise reminded me that many of my protagonists in
suspense were teenagers and she said I should try YA. I read
all that I could and then Paul Zindel's book The Pigman made
me want to try YA. I love writing for that age group. You're
not preaching to the choir. Kids still haven't made up their
minds about everything. I like an audience I can teach or
tell news things to or make think other ways.
VinPacker/Kerr
Todd Mason <
Todd.Mason@tvguide.com> wrote:
> In HIGHSMITH, you mention that Knox Burger was much
less enjoyable to
> work with than Carroll...was it KB or other factors
that led you to
> de-emphasize the Packer and other adult-oriented
work in favor of the
> Kerr career? Were other publishers pursuing you for
Packers or similar
> material?
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