Megan Crewe is the author of
Give Up the Ghost, a young adult paranormal novel about a teen outcast who uses the secrets her ghostly friends dig up to expose her fellow students' deceits, until the popular student council V.P. discovers her secret, and, to her surprise, asks her for help. It was published in September 2009 by Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, and shortlisted for the
2010 Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic.
Her second novel,
The Way We Fall, is the first in a young adult post-apocalyptic trilogy about a 16-year-old girl who challenges her fears, finds a second chance at love, and fights to keep her family and friends safe as a deadly new virus devastates her island community. It will be published in January 2012 by Disney-Hyperion.
Megan has worked with children and teens all her life, as a creative writing instructor, tutor, and behavioral therapist for those with special needs.
Author Website: www.megancrewe.comAuthor Address: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres: Paranormal fiction, science fiction, urban fantasy.
Presentations: Author Q&A,
Give Up the Ghost or
The Way We Fall Book Discussion, "The Writing Life" (how Megan got started as a writer and got published, and what her life as a working writer looks like now), other topics available on request. Happy to tailor presentations and discussions to a specific focus related to writing (plot, characters, research, revision, genre), publishing, or her books, depending on what works best for your needs.
Audiences: Grades 7 and up, adults.
Available Times: From 9am EST, by appointment.
No recording of Skype Sessions without permission from the author.No Cost Meet the Author Visit: 15-20 minute Q&A, free for classes and book groups who have read one or more of Megan's books.
In-Depth Visit Length: 30 min-1 hr. (Longer visits possible; email to discuss.)
In-Depth Visit Cost: Starting at $100, depending on length and type of visit.Contact Information: megan@megancrewe.com