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So I've been reading some of "Shady's Edgy YA" thread, and of course, felt thoroughly left out because I am far from edgy, both as a teenager and a writer. My books would fall under the bubblegum, girly, pink cover variety. They may be considered YA chick-lit or YA romance. I am not afraid to admit most of my writing is light, fluffy fun. Maybe bubblegum is a writer's version of a derogatory slur, an insulting, demeaning term, but I won't shy away from calling myself a bubble gum writer. I am sure (well, hopeful at least) that there are a few more bubblegum writers on this board, and I think we deserve a thread too. Not that we don't like all you edgy writers out there. *waves to Shady_Lane*
I don't think being bubblegum necessarily means a book is bad. There's nothing wrong with having a fun read, in my opinion. Also, some bubblegum books can have surprising depth at times, and many are well written! Plus, not everybody wants to read a book with constant sex, drug use, and cursing.
A well-written bubblegum book I've read recently is Top Ten Uses For An Unworn Prom Dress by Tina Ferraro. While not YA, what I've read of the Enchanted, Inc. series by Shanna Swendson is also good. It's like bubblegum fantasy.
Does anyone else here write bubblegum books? Tell me about your writing. Also, does anybody have any book recommendations? Thanks!
I don't think being bubblegum necessarily means a book is bad. There's nothing wrong with having a fun read, in my opinion. Also, some bubblegum books can have surprising depth at times, and many are well written! Plus, not everybody wants to read a book with constant sex, drug use, and cursing.
A well-written bubblegum book I've read recently is Top Ten Uses For An Unworn Prom Dress by Tina Ferraro. While not YA, what I've read of the Enchanted, Inc. series by Shanna Swendson is also good. It's like bubblegum fantasy.
Does anyone else here write bubblegum books? Tell me about your writing. Also, does anybody have any book recommendations? Thanks!
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