The following is not an exhaustive list, but rather one that captures the essence of my young adult novel, No Sad Songs. I recommend cranking it to eleven and letting it rip in the background as you read.
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5 Reasons to Read More Middle Grade Books
What is middle grade literature? Well, it encompasses books that target a general audience between the ages...
Guest Post: Frank Morelli’s Playlist for ON THE WAY TO BIRDLAND @ School Library Journal
The following playlist is by no means an exhaustive list or an official soundtrack for my novel, but it captures the essence of...
On Location: Penn Griffin High School
There’s a storied fortress of this kind in just about every small town in America, long-forgotten in its excellence...
On Location: Alex’s House Restaurant
Pro tip: if you ever want to get me to do something for you, the perfect motivator is food...
On the Way to Birdland Location Tour: The First Presbyterian Church of High Point
NC Author, Frank Morelli, visits First Presbyterian Church of High Point, a key location in his upcoming #YA novel...
Welcome To My Writing Room
What I’ve come to learn is that I’m basically the Hannibal Lecter of writers...
5 Reasons to Read More Middle Grade Books
What is middle grade literature? Well, it encompasses books that target a general audience between the ages...
An Open Letter to Americans who “Hate” Ice Hockey
I’m sorry, but this sport is uniquely American--if you take a moment to think...
Now Playing: Mid-Life Crisis (My Tribute to a Personal Hero)
I’ve been to a few shows, but it always feels like I’m a curator at the dinosaur exhibit.
