I write for teens. This thought is never far from my mind when I sit down to type. I spend a lot of time thinking about teens--and the teen still left in me. :) Through my writing, I ask questions of Teen Sam, wrestle with her, and strive to provide encouragement, hope, the stuff that stories address way better than lectures.
It's these musings that led to my vlog idea. Ask people one question: what would they tell the teen version of themselves?
My faithful friend Ashley offered to be my first interviewee. Brave girl. I hope you enjoy our chat... and incessant mug clanking. (The mugs are actually filled with water. Our secret.)
About Me
- Samantha Bennett
- 'Ello! My love of stories began in Wichita, KS, my hometown. At the age of five, I sat my family down and announced that I was a kidnapped princess who had to suffer ordinary life until I could discover a way home. It is a wonder my brother and sister still talk to me. Now I indulge my imagination by turning blank pages into full ones.
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- http://kierstenwrites.blogspot.com/
- http://carrieharrisbooks.blogspot.com/
- http://stephaniepellegrin.blogspot.com/
- http://naturalartificial.blogspot.com/
- http://jennifer-daiker.blogspot.com/
- http://kristanhoffman.com/
- http://heathermccorkle.blogspot.com/
- http://betweenfactandfiction.blogspot.com/
- http://www.hilarywagner.blogspot.com/
- http://fabulousfrock.livejournal.com
- http://sistersinscribe.blogspot.com/
- http://abbiglines.blogspot.com/
- http://acvollers.blogspot.com/
- http://novelmatters.blogspot.com
- http://startupmarriage.blogspot.com/
- http://meganrebekahblogs.blogspot.com/
- http://nicoleducleroir.blogspot.com/
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9 comments:
Great vlog, Samantha, and great advice, Ashley. That's what I needed to hear when I was a teen.
Oh, you two are adorable. I loved this. :)
I wanted to be Sandy in Grease too. Actually, I still kind of do. Cute vlog.
Stina Lindenblatt: Thanks for visiting!
Lola Sharp: Ah, thanks. :)
Missed Periods: You and Ash would have lots to talk about it.
Great idea Samantha. And a very cute vlog. I like the two teens a lot. :)
You two are super cute. :) I've thought about that before, too. What do I wish I knew then?
Have a great weekend!
Rachna Chhabria: Thank you!
Dawn Simon: Hope you have a fabulous weekend too!
I couldn't view the vlog since my work computer blocked it. :-( I'll check it out when I get home though!
It's nice to put a face with the name Ashley from the stories you've told. You guys should do regular vlogs together.
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