My New Literary Idol
I have author-envy. Yup. Like penis-envy for creative types. Omg, Laurie Halse Anderson is a genius. I just got done “reading” (by which I mean listening to, on Audible) Speak by this amazing author. Her characters are expertly crafted and her message is poignant, clear and powerful, in a non-obvious way. I’ll admit it: I have a nonsexual crush on her. Okay, not the person. I’ve never met her and, frankly, know nothing about her, but the woman’s work is amazing – the ki