Location: Seattle, Washington

Holly Cupala wrote teen romance novels before she ever actually experienced teen romance. When she did, it became all about tragic poetry and slightly less tragic novels. She has worked with the Western Washington chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, been a readergirlz diva, and now serves on the board of the University of Washington Writing Program. When she isn't writing and making art, she spends time with her husband and daughter in Seattle, Washington. These days, her writing is less about tragedy and more about hope.

TELL ME A SECRET is Holly’s first novel, and her second, DON’T BREATHE A WORD, is now available from HarperCollins. Ten percent of the author’s proceeds go toward World Vision’s Hope for Sexually Exploited Girls.

Latest Books

• TELL ME A SECRET by Holly Cupala

AUTHOR VISIT INFORMATION

Would you like me to visit your school, library, bookstore, or event? I love to talk with students and budding authors about the writing process, creating compelling characters and plots, and telling secrets. I can tailor the program as a workshop or presentation for a larger audience. We could even do Skype! Please contact me or email my publicist, Marisa Russell at HarperCollins, for more information and to discuss your event. I look forward to hearing from you!

Example Presentations and Workshops

• Tell Your Secret: a presentation/workshop for teens on getting to the heart of your writing and your life
• Keeping Secrets: Creating Characters Who Make You Want to Turn the Page
• How to Hook a Hottie: Landing the Agent of Your Dreams (for writers)
• Tears, Sweat, and True Blood: DIY Marketing in a Post-Twilight World (for writers, co-presented with Shiraz Cupala)

Honorarium and Fees

Depends on the number of presentations (up to 3 in one day), class size, and potential travel expenses. I also offer a limited number of sliding scale presentations to low-income schools.

Contact Information

• Email: Email this author.
• Website: http://www.hollycupala.com
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hollycupala
• Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hollycupala
• Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2989576.Holly_Cupala
• Blog: http://www.hollycupala.com
• Other: http://www.youtube.com/hollycupala

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TELL ME A SECRET by Holly Cupala