Why Bother Writing?

Because sometimes readers say this:For more reasons to read Young Adult fiction, check out this this response to the Wall Street Journal's misguided article on the "ever-more-appalling-offerings for adolescent readers."Believe me, I have a lot more to say on this subject, but I'm on a grueling schedule of grinding out 1500 words per day on my next coarse and expletive-laden novel.Oh and by the way, kellyasterisk, you are not a freak, unless if by freak, you mean freaking awesome.