Steve Alcorn

Do you have a Young Adult novel idea, but aren't sure where to begin? Have you started a novel, only to get stuck? Or perhaps you've completed a first draft, but want to add the luster of professional writing? This book is for you Featuring lively interplay between Young Adult Fiction authors Steve and Dani Alcorn, this engaging book gives you all the tools you need to create a bestseller. You'll learn how to use the techniques of top-selling authors to create your own finished novel and get it published You'll discover how to build a perfectly structured story that's guaranteed to work, and populate it with realistic young adult characters, We'll reveal the viewpoint and tense that's most likely to create a bestseller. You'll learn how to create vibrant settings and realistic dialogue. And we'll let you in on the secret of unforgettable beginnings and endings. Then we'll show you how to polish your manuscript to perfection. Once your manuscript is complete we'll show you how to get it published, and give you examples of book covers that sell. We'll even show you how to market your book to maximize your readership. So join us on this exciting journey. Let's turn your Young Adult idea into a published novel

Dani is spending the summer in Three Rivers, California when she meets hobo Mott Simon. At first Dani is afraid of Mott, but when he is accused of murder Dani sets out to prove otherwise. She confronts a skeptical sheriff, a dispassionate prosecutor, and a patronizing defense attorney. The clues point toward Ardy, an autistic boy who may have witnessed the murder, and has disappeared. Dani notices parallels between her mystery and To Kill A Mockingbird, a book the town's librarian pressed upon her. She begins to realize you can't judge a book by its cover.