Future of the Blog

So I was thinking about what the shape of this blog should be. We all know my life isn't fascinating enough to constantly keep Michaela's Voice updated on it. Besides, it wouldn't affect a ton of people. What could affect people is what I read. I have a pretty extensive library of books and and even bigger list of books I want to read. Have a request? Send it in! I'm going to start reviewing what I read, writing down what I see selling at Barnes and Noble, and even some suggestions that I overhear.

Keep in mind that it's mainly going to be young adult. It's what I love to read, what I can relate to, and what I want to write. I figure if my writing career never pans out (and for it to be successful I'll have to actually get writing one of these days) I'll always have reading. I've always loved to read ever since I first learned how. I spent hours a day reading. I read one book in the morning on my way to school and another book on my way home in elementary school. You couldn't pry chapter books away from me in middle school. And I devoured young adult lit like it was Halloween candy in high school. So you can pretty much put your money on there always being a book in my bag.

First Review to keep an eye out for: Glass by Ellen Hopkins. This is my first Hopkins' book in preparation for the Teen Lit Festival in Rochester May 15th. It's crazy how excited I can be about something months away but if you look at the list of attending authors below you'll see why.

Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival

May 15, 2010

Nazareth College

Authors:

Laurie Halse Anderson (<3)

Coe Booth

Robin Brande

Kay Cassidy

Marissa Doyle

Simone Elkeles

Ellen Hopkins

Patrick Jones

James Kennedy

A.S. King

Daniel Kirk

Alisa Libby

E. Lockhart (<3)

Barry Lyga

Mari Mancusi

Lisa McMann

Ben Mikaelsen

Alyson Noel

Sarah Ockler

Matt de la Pena

Lisa Schroeder

Jennifer Smith

Terry Trueman

Vivian Vande Velde

Martin Wilson

Two of these authors are on my favorites list but I plan on reading at least a little of everyone else's work before the big day to prepare. Stay tuned for some reviews on what I read.