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Welcome to my humble
home. This is the view
from the windows where I
live and write. See why I
love it here in Northern
Nevada? My family skis on
this mountain every
winter.
home. This is the view
from the windows where I
live and write. See why I
love it here in Northern
Nevada? My family skis on
this mountain every
winter.
| Contact Info: P.O. Box 2205 Carson City NV 89702 ellenhopkins@charter.net |
| This is me, only a little sun-burned after skiing. Life lesson #1: Always use sunscreen when you ski. |
| If you've made it this far, you must want to know more about me, so welcome! When I visit classrooms, I always tell my students to start their stories close to the action, and never to begin with I was born... But in case you're interested in where I was born, be sure to visit my Bio page, where you'll learn a lot about my background. For a resume and awards, see my Vitae/Awards page. My events page gives information about school visits and other events where you might catch up with me. |
| If you know nothing at all about me, it may or may not interest you to know I am a poet, children's book author and freelance writer. I have published hundreds of articles in local, regional and national publications, plus 20 nonfiction children's books and four young adult verse novels with Simon & Schuster. |
FAQs
Q: Why do you write novels in verse?
A: Poetry is an interior form of writing. I like to get into my characters' heads
and take a good look around. Poetry helps me do that.
Q: Why do you write "problem" novels?
A: I feel it's important to be a voice for people who experience problems like
addiction or thoughts of suicide, and hopefully help them realize they're not
alone and that there's help if they just go looking for it. Besides, problem
novels are much more interesting to write.
Q: Will you ever write prose or genre fiction?
A: No doubt. I've got lots of books inside of me, just waiting to escape. If
prose or genre better suits the story, I'm there!
Q: Will you write more nonfiction?
A: Absolutely. I've got a nonfiction book project in the works right now, in
fact.
Q: From where do you draw inspiration for your stories?
A: From many places. Family. Friends. In the news. And now, from readers.
Q: Will you write a third book in the CRANK/GLASS series?
A: Probably, but there will be two others first. IDENTICAL publishes in
August of 2008. And I'm currently writing TRICKS, about teen prostitution.
Q: Will there be sequels to BURNED or IMPULSE?
A: I never planned sequels to these books, but have had many requests for
them. And I've late been thinking about a sequel to BURNED. Best answer:
maybe!
Life Lesson # 2: Never say never!
Q: Why do you write novels in verse?
A: Poetry is an interior form of writing. I like to get into my characters' heads
and take a good look around. Poetry helps me do that.
Q: Why do you write "problem" novels?
A: I feel it's important to be a voice for people who experience problems like
addiction or thoughts of suicide, and hopefully help them realize they're not
alone and that there's help if they just go looking for it. Besides, problem
novels are much more interesting to write.
Q: Will you ever write prose or genre fiction?
A: No doubt. I've got lots of books inside of me, just waiting to escape. If
prose or genre better suits the story, I'm there!
Q: Will you write more nonfiction?
A: Absolutely. I've got a nonfiction book project in the works right now, in
fact.
Q: From where do you draw inspiration for your stories?
A: From many places. Family. Friends. In the news. And now, from readers.
Q: Will you write a third book in the CRANK/GLASS series?
A: Probably, but there will be two others first. IDENTICAL publishes in
August of 2008. And I'm currently writing TRICKS, about teen prostitution.
Q: Will there be sequels to BURNED or IMPULSE?
A: I never planned sequels to these books, but have had many requests for
them. And I've late been thinking about a sequel to BURNED. Best answer:
maybe!
Life Lesson # 2: Never say never!
| This site last updated 5/13/08 There's new poetry on my Poetry Page, as of 3/20/08 |
| Writing Tips I'm often asked if I have tips for writers and poets. Find some here: Writing Tips |
| Yes, I have a MySpace page, complete with a blog. Visit any time for updates on books, events and more myspace.com/ellenhopkins |
| Cool covers, huh? Cover design on all of my books is courtesy of awesome design artist, Sammy Yuen, Jr. Click on a cover for excerpts, reviews, etc. |
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| Because inquiring minds want to know, my fifth novel, IDENTICAL, is set for an August release. Expect love [at its very best and very worst], lust, jealousy, and not a few surprises in this story of a father's twisted obsession for one of his twin daughters. |
| CLICK ON A COVER FOR MORE INFO ON EACH TITLE |
You can pre-order IDENTICAL now at your favorite bookstore or on Amazon. The first printing is likely to sell out quickly! Be one of the first to own it. |