Francesca Lia Block, author of those Weetzie Bat books I loved so much, is featured in a big article in the NY Times:
Writing Frankly, Young-Adult Author Pushes Limits
By DINITIA SMITH
Published: February 23, 2005
This summer she will publish "Necklace of Kisses," another Weetzie novel, but this time for adults, about a troubled marriage. Now, Weetzie is in her 40's and her children are in college. After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, her relationship with her boyfriend is troubled. Weetzie goes to a magical pink hotel where she encounters a mermaid who kisses her and starts her on the way to healing. ... She has at least two more young-adult books on the way, she said, and two more for adults.
"How can I tell you this without sounding too crazy, too West Coast?" she asked, with a laugh. "I believe life is infused with magic. I believe in creativity and art as experiences of magic. I do."Posted by Emily at February 22, 2005 06:57 PM