The Herald-Sun - Young writer publishes his first novel

The Herald-Sun - Young writer publishes his first novel: At age 13, Joseph Landing Jr. told his parents that he wanted to write a novel, and after extensive research, he did just that.

Starting in January 2010, it took Landing six months and four to five pages a day to finish writing. Now, at 16, he’s self-published that novel, Tamechactee: Arrow Soul.”

With the difficulty to get published as an unknown author, especially at such a young age, Landing decided self-publishing was the way to go.

Adam is latest entry in YOPEY awards - Features - Peterborough Telegraph

Adam is latest entry in YOPEY awards - Features - Peterborough Telegraph: Peterborough teenager Adam Taylor doesn’t let Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD get in the way of helping others.

Between getting up early to see his younger brothers and sister washed, breakfasted and off to school, then making sure his dad who has multiple health issues is okay, going to school himself and helping keep the house clean, you would think Adam wouldn’t have time for more ‘good deeds’.

Teaching a Special Child. | Sevier County News

Teaching a Special Child. | Sevier County News: For "Billy", the smaller things that most children take for granted, pose a greater challenge. Billy is 5-years- old and suffers from a borderline case of Asperger’s Syndrome, a milder form of autism. The condition is a developmental disorder that makes the child extremely sensitive to light, sound and touch. He resists cuddling and becomes agitated with the smallest change in his schedule or routine.

Video interview: Heather Killough-Walden, author of 'The Phantom King' - USATODAY.com

Video interview: Heather Killough-Walden, author of 'The Phantom King' - USATODAY.com: "She skyrocketed to success with her self-published books and was approached by a literary agent who then sold her to a New York publishing house. Hear how this dynamic author puts a little of herself into every book she writes and why she isn't afraid to write about werewolves, angels or vampires — oh my!"

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