MJ Rose
International bestseller,(The Book of Lost Fragrances, Atria 2012); First author to self-publish e-book & be discovered online (1998) Doubleday Book Club and Literary Book Club & then Simon & Schuster bought her novel Lip Service;
Twelve traditionally published novels later, still occasionally self-publishes; Also founder of the first marketing company for authors, AuthorBuzz.com; one of founding board members of ITW.
Children's creativity
'The creative process is open to all. I don't believe in some magical creative gift, the exclusive possession of a few, nor need it concern big or sophisticated ideas. On the contrary, creativity may depend upon the recognition that our own thoughts and ideas are as valid as anyone else's; something which we knew as children, and which we were taught to unlearn. Read more