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In addition to my novel in process, I have another kid book in the works.

In the following video, Darcy Pattison tells us 17 topics to avoid and WHY.  Let’s face it, some ideas have been done to death. Which makes me wonder if some of these topics might apply to adult fiction too. Hmm.

So, writer beware, proceed with caution.

17 topics to avoid unless you’ve found a new and unique twist.

1. The first day of school
2. Clean your room
3. Tooth Fairy
4. Halloween & Christmas
5. I want a pet
6. Dealing with a disability
7. Hello, my name is…
8. Grandma & Grandpa
9. New baby
10. Barnyard stories
11. Bedtime stories
12. Personal hygiene
13. Monsters & acting un-monster like
14. Going green
15. I love you books
16. I’m bored
17. Baby bird learns to fly

What did you think? Do you agree?

Is there another topic you think has been overdone? Do tell.

Could some of these topics be overdone…

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About.

When seventeen-year-old Nora White successfully graduates High School in 1922 Mississippi and is College-bound, everyone is overjoyed and excited. Everyone except Nora. She dreams of Harlem, Cotton Clubs, Fancy Dresses, and Langston Hughes. For years, she’s sat under Mr. Oak, the big oak tree on the plush green grass of her families five acres, and daydreamed of The Black Mecca.

The ambitious, young Nora is fascinated by the prospect of being a famous writer in The Harlem Renaissance and decides she doesn’t want to go to College. Despite her parent’s staunch protest, Nora finds…