July 19, 2012--1st Anniversary Chat

elissacruz Welcome to #MGlitchat! I'm so excited to celebrate our 1 year anniversary with all you fine people. #MGlitchat -6:59 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating Hello all! *passes out party hats* #mglitchat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @ilanawaters I want dark chocolate colored frosting. #mglitchat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @Bec_AS: Just a reminder- pick up after yourselves tonight- everyone left #kidlitchat a mess w/empties & crumbs! #MGLitChat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @jenfos I am happy to explain it. As long as they're each on twitter :D #kidlitchat #mglitchat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis Get your #mglitchat hashtag on and win some stuff! -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel RT @elissacruz: Welcome to #MGlitchat! I'm so excited to celebrate our 1 year anniversary with all you fine people. #MGlitchat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz Yay, I made it! Chocolate cupcake for me! #MGLitChat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa Happy anniversary to everyone here! #mglitchat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin #writerswoot #mglitchat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Are we allowed to have wine? #mglitchat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kurtisscaletta Well? #mglitchat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti Yay! Welcome all! In between giveaways, we'll talk topic ideas and also how to build up MG community online. #mglitchat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis RT @elissacruz: Welcome to #MGlitchat! I'm so excited to celebrate our 1 year anniversary with all you fine people. #MGlitchat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel RT @KarenninaPosa: Happy anniversary to everyone here! #mglitchat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes @KristineAsselin Heck, yeah! #mglitchat -7:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore Whoo! Happy one year anniversary! #mglitchat -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti I hope I can win a copy of a CLAWS. Or a crit from @rachelgrinti >.> #mglitchat #thinkimcute -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz I can't believe it's been a year already! #MGLitChat -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti Since this is the first time we've done giveaways, I'll go over a few things real quick! #mglitchat -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Happy First Anniversary #mglitchat! *throws confetti* -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

dianezahler Happy anniversary, MGers! #mglitchat -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin Seriously @ilanawaters --I haven't had dessert yet. Killing me! #mglitchat -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop I brought "healthy snacks" - dark chocolate and nuts! So happy to be here. #mglitchat -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos @mikegrinti sadly, no - he doesn't understand the allure of social media and kids too young to be allowed. thanks anyway. #mglitchat -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MelissaRoske Happy anniversary! #mglitchat -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @MLConklin @akossket Hi Mel! #mglitchat Will you have a chocolate, vanilla, or paisley cupcake? -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone Has it been one year? Wow. How does it feel to be married? Wait. Wrong conversation. #mglitchat -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating Happy anniversary! That's a lot of great chats, tired eyeballs and new friends! #mglitchat -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jtmccourt RT @Jujuberry37: “@jjhoutman: An Agent and an Editor Riff on Middle Grade http://t.co/uttF6b8H #mglit #kidlit #mglitchat” a great read -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel #mglitchat can't believe it's been a year! -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @mikegrinti @rachelgrinti You two should win a cutest couple #mglitchat award tonight... -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa Can't believe it's been a year. Seems like we've been through a time machine. #mglitchat -7:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: Since this is the first time weve done giveaways, Ill go over a few things real quick! #MGlitchat -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @jenfos I don't understand... if they're not on twitter, how do you talk to them??? #mglitchat -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @KDuBayGillis: @mikegrinti @rachelgrinti You two should win a cutest couple #mglitchat award tonight... -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin @KDuBayGillis You guys have done a stellar job this year. I look forward to #mglitchat when I can be here! #mglitchat -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti 2 ways to win! 10 fab prizes will be given away randomly to the 1st people to tweet on/after certain (secret) time stamps. #mglitchat -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kurtisscaletta Happy first birthday, #mglitchat. Time to put you on the floor so you can rub cake in your hair. #mglitchat -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @rhondasaunders At least she didn't make you bake virtual cupcakes for everyone! *wipes brow* #mglitchat -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WendyMartinArt @elissacruz Happy birthday #MGlitchat -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Happy Anniversary mglitchat! #mglitchat -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @KristineAsselin: @KDuBayGillis You guys have done a stellar job this year. I look forward to #mglitchat when I can be here! #mglitchat -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis RT @rachelgrinti: Since this is the first time we've done giveaways, I'll go over a few things real quick! #mglitchat -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti We'll announce those as we go. If the tweeter for a certain time has already won, the prize will go to the next tweeter. #mglitchat -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @ilanawaters @akossket paisley! they make paisley cupcakes? yum #mglitchat -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti Other way! 3 crits of chapters & 3 query crits, will be given to the 1st person to answer special questions asked throughout #mglitchat -7:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MelissaRoske I brought wine! (And glasses) #mglitchat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @rachelgrinti So just keep tweeting, like PIX PIX PIX PIX? #mglitchat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin I didn't know there were giveaways tonight. ::rubs hands together:: #mglitchat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: 2 ways to win! 10 prizes will be given randomly to the 1st ppl to tweet on/after certain (secret) time stamps. #MGlitchat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket @ilanawaters @mlconklin chocolate cupcake :D #mglitchat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti Important note! For questions, must @ the hostess who asked the ? and include #mglitchat hashtag to be eligible -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

sylvie_shaffer Oooohhh! RT "@kurtisscaletta: In half an hour #mglitchat will begin giving out prizes. A TANGLEWOOD TERROR gift pack is included." -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos @mikegrinti Hubby wouldn't even facebook me at first He is now up to a whopping 10 friends (me included) and likes it that way! #mglitchat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass OMG! crits! #mglitchat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS Is there a topic tonight? #MGLitChat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: If the tweeter for a certain time has already won, the prize will go to the next tweeter. #MGlitchat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti You may try for a critique prize even if you have already won a random giveaway. One critique prize per person please! :) #mglitchat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @jenfos Friends forever, in books and chocolate! #mglitchat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz This is so exciting, prizes galore! #MGLitChat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @MelissaRoske ching ching! #mglitchat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass So excited! #mglitchat -7:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating RT @rachelgrinti: 10 fab prizes will be given away randomly to the 1st people to tweet on/after certain (secret) time stamps. #mglitchat -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti And finally, winners, please send an email with your contact information to mglitchat@gmail.com #mglitchat -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @elliefalcone *puts cherry on top, hands over dark choc. frosted* #mglitchat -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

lmkolar1 RT @KristineAsselin: I didn't know there were giveaways tonight. ::rubs hands together:: #mglitchat -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: Other way! 3 crits of chapters & 3 query crits will be given to the 1st person to answer special questions aske #MGlitchat -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore RT @rachelgrinti: Important note! For questions, must @ the hostess who asked the ? and include #mglitchat hashtag to be eligible -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis RT @rachelgrinti: Important note! For questions, must @ the hostess who asked the ? and include #mglitchat hashtag to be eligible -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gregpincus Congrats #mglitchat on your one year anniversary! It's a beautiful thing.... -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @MLConklin @akossket Hey, it's virtual. Ergo, it's whatever we want. Sort of like fiction. #mglitchat -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: You may try for a critique prize even if you have already won a random giveaway. One critique prize per person #MGlitchat -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti Now that I've exploded everyone's heads with rules and a mass of tweets... #mglitchat -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

christinesarmel I was going to buy a present for #mglitchat, but I skipped that and brought what a one-year-old wants for playtime- an empty cardboard box -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore @KristineAsselin Awww, you came just for the charming company? :) #mglitchat -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

StephanieRuble Happy Anniversary to to #MGlitchat! Can't believe it's been a year already! Thanks @elissacruz ! #mglitchat -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin #mglitchat is Unprecedented tonight! -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AngelinaCHansen Hello and congratulations on one year! #mglitchat -7:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @akossket @mlconklin *puts cherry on top, hands over choc. cupcake* *looks in fridge for more cherries* #mglitchat -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti So if people forget it's #mglitchat's 1-year, does #mglitchat get mad and not talk to them? Will flowers help? Or, more likely, chocolate? -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson @elissacruz @rachelgrinti #mglitchat this is crazy exciting! I feel like I'm on a game show! -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore RT @rachelgrinti: And finally, winners, please send an email with your contact information to mglitchat@gmail.com #mglitchat -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Absolutely! RT @JoWhittemore: @KristineAsselin Awww, you came just for the charming company? :) #mglitchat -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @vickijohnson: @elissacruz @rachelgrinti #mglitchat this is crazy exciting! I feel like I'm on a game show! -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @StephanieRuble You're welcome! Glad I could further the MG cause! #MGlitchat -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @KristineAsselin: Absolutely! RT @JoWhittemore: @KristineAsselin Awww, you came just for the charming company? :) #mglitchat -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating Before it gets crazy here, I just wanted to thank you guys. What an incredible inspiration to meet every week. :) #mglitchat -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos Happy birthday, by the way, glad to stop by for the first time on such a momentous evening #mglitchat -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss It was a very good first year. I hope the honeymoon never ends. {} #MGlitchat -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night. #mglitchat -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore @gregpincus Did #kidlitchat get us anything?? #mglitchat -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA 1 year anniversary is paper, right? Appropriate #mglitchat -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @christinesarmel Yay! ::crawls in:: #mglitchat -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS Slow down people! My tweetchat can't keep up! #MGLitChat -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes My head is spinning already!!! #mglitchat In a good way! -7:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @Jess_Keating Aw, thanks! :) #mglitchat -7:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @MLConklin @ilanawaters is making the world fatter, one writer at a time! #mglitchat I'm actually snacking on Doritos here. #forreals -7:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa lots of prizes for tonight's chat. We're celebrating all you wonderful MGers! #mglitchat -7:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: And finally, winners, please send an email with your contact information to mglitchat@gmail.com #MGlitchat -7:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Suddenly I'm nervous. #mglitchat -7:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos RT @kellandrewsPA: 1 year anniversary is paper, right? Appropriate #mglitchat -7:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

lmkolar1 RT @KristineAsselin: Crack open the champagne! #mglitchat is turning one! Seems like only yesterday. Great job, ladies! It's been an amazing year! #mglitchat -7:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti So what was everyone's favorite chat topic this past year? #mglitchat -7:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Prizes! Yay! #mglitchat -7:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop My eyeballs are aching- if I pass out from scroll-reading, someone call for help! #mglitchat -7:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @MLConklin @ilanawaters @akossket NKOTB here just jumping in. Already had desert. #MGLitchat -7:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz To get the convo started, let's share some of our favorite chats from the past year. And...go! #MGlitchat -7:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa RT @rachelgrinti: 3 crits of chapters & 3 query crits will be given to the 1st person to answer special questions asked #mglitchat -7:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket @ilanawaters @mlconklin aw!! Thanks. *noms on cupcake* :D #mglitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @rachelgrinti the cursing one. #mglitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin diverse families in MG for sure. RT @rachelgrinti: So what was everyone's favorite chat topic this past year? #mglitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @Jess_Keating Only great because all of you wonderful people show up and make it fun! #mglitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone I'm just going to tweet like I'm not going to win anything. It lessens the pressure. *crosses fingers anyway* #mglitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson @KristineAsselin #mglitchat ha, me too! -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @elliefalcone: I'm just going to tweet like I'm not going to win anything. It lessens the pressure. *crosses fingers anyway* #mglitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa RT @rachelgrinti: And finally, winners, please send an email with your contact information to mglitchat@gmail.com #mglitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MelissaRoske @rachelgrinti swearing in mg lit was fun! (Not doing it; discussing it!) #mglitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @rachelgrinti I loved the religion in MG chat. So in depth, moving, intimate. #MGlitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @rachelgrinti The one about profanity. What? #mglitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MelissaRoske @kellandrewsPA Yes! cursing! #mglitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @mikegrinti LOL. I brought choc. cupcakes. Does that help? Oh, and thank you, everyone at #mglitchat for being here! -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Yes! that too! RT @MelissaRoske: @rachelgrinti swearing in mg lit was fun! (Not doing it; discussing it!) #mglitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @kellandrewsPA @rachelgrinti we predicted that would be a fave! #mglitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @KDuBayGillis I can't imagine being a writer (especially for MG) *without* this community. #mglitchat -7:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Fav chat from last year: MG titles we love! #mglitchat -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @JenniferCEstes @elliefalcone I write with the same attitude #mglitchat -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz I liked the boys vs girls MG books. #MGLitChat -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

HeatherMcCorkle Congrats to #mglitchat on its one year anniversary! Wish I could join in the chat tonight but I'm neck deep in edits. -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers #mglitchat Really looking forward to this! -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @akossket First prize yay! Congrats! FYou've won signed REAL REVISION by Kate Messner-donated by @KDuBayGillis #mglitchat -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gregpincus Yes, @JoWhittemore, #kidlitchat wrote down and gave you all our secrets. Did you not get the memo????? #mglitchat -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @stefwass Any of the book list chats are my fave. #mglitchat -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @rachelnseigel HA! Why ever so? #mglitchat -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Shelby_Bach Sliding in late, but happy anniversary, #mglitchat!! -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

coachhays64 @elissacruz Happy anniversary #mglitchat! Celebrating with chocolate frosting covered brownies. I promise to celebrate for everyone! -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kurtisscaletta Cranks up stereo to get the party going. #mglitchat http://t.co/cVXOzcTx #mglitchat -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @rachelgrinti I was most attuned to the querying/agent search topics #mglitchat -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

ilanawaters @mlfeatherston Sigh. This is #mglitchat. PG-rated, heh-loo? *dramatic eye roll* Have a cupcake instead ;-) -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS I liked the one with the agent Q&A (that was mg and not kid lit, right?) #MGLitChat -7:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti @elliefalcone I thought it would be short: No cursing. But we had a lot to say! #mglitchat -7:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @KarenB_Schwartz Oh, yeah. That one was interesting. #mglitchat -7:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis I personally thought the tips from the pros series was so informative. Loved our guests. Grateful people step up to share. #mglitchat -7:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore @KarenB_Schwartz Oh, that was a volatile one! #mglitchat -7:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson #MGlitchat ugh I've missed so many chats. #newbie good thing we have awesome folks who produce transcripts! -7:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes I can't pick a favorite topic from the past year! Too much awesome! #mglitchat -7:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti I liked the romance in MG one a lot. Lots of interesting personal stories, productive arguing. Was very interesting! #mglitchat -7:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @kellandrewsPA @rachelgrinti @elliefalcone That's been the case a few times 4 me! #mglitchat -7:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KateMilford Late but present! Happy Thursday! #mglitchat -7:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rebeccazdunn @rachelgrinti my 1st #mglitchat was last week & had so much fun. Topic: favorite #summerreads -7:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA grats @akosskat #mglitchat -7:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters Hi @SpencerToday! Everyone, tell @spencertoday how much you like his pic. ;-) #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders Is slow dancing allowed, or is that not 'til YA? #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @elissacruz Swearing in MG was great - family structures and publicist night were also really helpful :) #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @Jess_Keating Oooh yeah the family structures one was great! #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @KDuBayGillis Yes, the pro ones were fun. Like to hear from editors and agents -- different perspectives #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone Wow. You guys have a better memory than I do. #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @ilanawaters LOL :) #MGLitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @akossket Make sure to send an email with your contact information to mglitchat@gmail.com! #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

coachhays64 @rachelgrinti The MG boy POV was one of my favorite #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss I've been addicted to saying "Shut the front door" ever since that chat. Swear. ;> #MGlitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin I forgot about the swearing one, that was good too. They were all good! #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos @rhondasaunders probably, but in a wonder years awkward kind of way only #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LM_Preston HI everyone #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop Me, too!>RT @KDuBayGillis: I personally thought the tips from the pros series was so informative. Loved our guests. Grateful. #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @rachelgrinti @akossket Yahoo!!!! Hope you love this book. It's so cool. Meant for students, but I adore the tips! #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @kellandrewsPA @rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti @elliefalcone I can't BELIEVE I missed that one! I could just...sh** myself! #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @rachelgrinti OH, and the 'Tips from the Pros' nights! Those were awesome :) #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @rebeccazdunn I'm glad you found us! #mglitchat -7:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson @mikegrinti #mglitchat yes "romance" in middle grades, inneresting. -7:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kurtisscaletta @rhondasaunders You can slow dance but it has to be awkward w/sweaty hands. #mglitchat -7:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz I love the chats where people showed up. (Oh, wait. That was every week.) ;) #MGlitchat -7:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

BiblioCrunch Is there a topic for #mglitchat tonight? First time! -7:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa I loved the pro series. I can't pick a favorite from those, I learned so much from each #mglitchat -7:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gayleenrabakukk @WriterRoss #mglitchat -7:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @kellandrewsPA @rachelgrinti @elliefalcone LOL! #mglitchat -7:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk Me too!!! RT @elissacruz: I love the chats where people showed up. (Oh, wait. That was every week.) ;) #MGlitchat -7:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket @rachelgrinti @kdubaygillis wow!!! Already??? I'm humbled and very honored. Revision is a beast for me so THANK YOU! #mglitchat -7:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

StephanieRuble RT @rachelgrinti: Yay! Welcome all! In between giveaways, well talk topic ideas and also how to build up MG community online. #mglitchat -7:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers #mglitchat What's been everyone's fave read so far this summer? Mine is Wonder or maybe See You At Harry's -7:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

coachhays64 @Jess_Keating @elissacruz Yeah, the swearing in MG was !@#$ing awesome! #mglitchat -7:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos @ilanawaters shoot, right? #mglitchat -7:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @BiblioCrunch It's our anniversary chat! We're sharing favorite topics from last year. Oh, and we're giving out prizes, too. #MGlitchat -7:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @coachhays64 You can tell a bunch of us have potty mouths from that chat. #mglitchat -7:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman Hey, I'm here. I would have made it on time, but I had to have pie. #mglitchat -7:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @kurtisscaletta OBVS #mglitchat -7:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel #mglitchat I liked the romance chat. brought back memories! -7:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @MojoFingers Humming Room, maybe. #mglitchat -7:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AngelinaCHansen @MojoFingers You picked my favorites! ^_^ #mglitchat -7:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @jenfos Hehe! #mglitchat -7:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gregpincus LOL. We still feel that way, too. RT @elissacruz: I love the chats where people showed up. (Oh, wait. That was every week.) ;) #MGlitchat -7:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @BiblioCrunch Welcome! (I think we're just revisiting our faves, and maybe ideas for new chats to come) :) #mglitchat -7:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Shelby_Bach I found the publicity/marketing Pros chats EXTREMELY helpful. And the fav titles. :-) #mglitchat -7:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar RT @elissacruz: Welcome to #MGlitchat! I'm so excited to celebrate our 1 year anniversary with all you fine people. #MGlitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk ooh, I'm jealous. LOVE pie. what kind?RT @jjhoutman: Hey, I'm here. I would have made it on time, but I had to have pie. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes @MojoFingers See You at Harry's, for sure! #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin The boys books vs. girls books one was WAY more animated than I expected it to be. That was fun. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @MojoFingers Honestly, an older book's winning for me: Gregor the Overlander, Suzanne Collin's MG > MAY do a giveaway on my blog! #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar @elissacruz Happy Anniversary! I guess it's a bad time to join first time #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @jjhoutman You're our second winner! You get TANGLEWOOD TERROR by Kurtis Scaletta-donated by @kurtisscaletta. Congrats! #MGlitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kurtisscaletta Favorite MG this year -- Liar & Spy by @rebstead #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @MojoFingers Wonder was one. also liked storybound #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @jenfos *twiddles thumbs* Er, yes. Of course. That's what I meant. *averts eyes* #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore @gregpincus THAT was what the napkin was for? I used it to spit my gum into. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

DsBSC RT @DanyelleLeafty: #mglitchat is turning 1 today! Join us for some awesome prizes 9 pm EST--10 minutes to go! -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson #MGlitchat can you all post a link to past chat transcripts? Thanks! -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk YES RT @KristineAsselin: The boys books vs. girls books one was WAY more animated than I expected it to be. That was fun. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @akossket Congrats for winning @KateMessner's REAL REVISION! Thanks for celebrating #mglitchat's anniversary with us! -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar But I'm pretty excited about the giveaways #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop @MojoFingers Fave read finished 25 minutes ago: #OnefortheMurphys- plan on tissues, and unforgettable characters. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket @elissacruz I was a lurker until the anniversary month. I was way too timid to say anything. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @JenniferCEstes Harry's was way too sad for me! Tore my heart out. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @mlfeatherston I think I have lemonade around here we could spike...#mglitchat -7:13 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman @AnshaKotyk One slice French silk and one slice fresh strawberry, shared with DH. #mglitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone The boy/girl book chat was definitely my second fave. #mglitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @BiblioCrunch We're celebrating our 1st anniversary! Giving away prizes, and possibly talking about future topics. #mglitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers #mglitchat Swearing was a humdinger. Couldn't keep up! -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @vickijohnson http://t.co/42zcTxtV :) #mglitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass But yes, WONDER was amazing! #mglitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss Kurtis: Is that out yet? I didn't think so re: Rebecca Stead's new title. #MGlitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @jjhoutman french silk l... just look up recipe. :) #mglitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

coachhays64 @MojoFingers Dead End in Norvelt and Dandelion Wine top my summer list so far. #mglitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos Man, looking at all the great topics from the last year, and I just found you guys tonight? #whinygirllatetoparty #mglitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @miralsattar No, it's a great time. We're going to ask for topic suggestions and talk about building our MG community. Join in! #MGlitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

writeforapples Happy birthday #mglitchat! -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @akossket @elissacruz We're glad you spoke up!! #mglitchat (Hope you are too!) -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @AnshaKotyk YES! The boy books convo was HOT #mglitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @miralsattar Actually, it's a great time to join! Lots of people here tonight #mglitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @SpencerToday @PBWorkshop Ha-ha! Imagine coming to #mglitchat w/a pic of you looking like a gangster! -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rebeccazdunn @MojoFingers just finished Mr. & Mrs. Bunny-- Detectives Extraordinaire! a couple days ago. It was AWESOME. #mglitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos @ilanawaters You are the troublemaker of the party aren't you? #mglitchat -7:14 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @stefwass Totally unforgettable book! #mglitchat -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @MojoFingers We loves our cussin' #mglitchat -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @PBWorkshop @MojoFingers Bawled. Just bawled at ONE FOR THE MURPHYS. #mglitchat -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kurtisscaletta @WriterRoss Not officially but I begged one from RHCB. #mglitchat -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @gregpincus First chat tonight. Looks like I missed a ton of fun and info. Happy Birthday. @elissacruz #MGLitchat -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @vickijohnson ask and ye shall surf: http://t.co/XSSG2zGl #MGlitchat -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

christinesarmel My eyes can barely keep up. Very lively #mglitchat -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

DsBSC RT @elissacruz: Welcome to #MGlitchat! I'm so excited to celebrate our 1 year anniversary with all you fine people. #MGlitchat -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass My fav summer MG: ONE FOR THE MURPHYS. Made of awesome! #mglitchat -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos RT @rebeccazdunn: @MojoFingers just finished Mr. & Mrs. Bunny-- Detectives Extraordinaire! a couple days ago. It was AWESOME. #mglitchat -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gregpincus @JoWhittemore My bad. I figured you'd simply keep ANYTHING I gave you. #mglitchat Oh, well. Maybe next year.... -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson @Jess_Keating #mglitchat THANKS -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

Jennasthings @MojoFingers #mglitchat I loooooved Throne of Glass and One for the Murphys -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @vickijohnson transcripts at http://t.co/IxEWwBNB #MGlitchat -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @christinesarmel: @jennifercestes Loved HARRY'S also. Would you call it YA or MG? Def. MG. Heavy topic, MG handling. #mglitchat -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @elissacruz Suggestion for the coming year- do more of the expert chats, various topics. #MGLitChat -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @elliefalcone @MojoFingers Sadly, I was not on that #mglitchat. My grandpa was a navy-man. I would've broken my twitter rules for a nite! -7:15 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @kurtisscaletta I knew it. You have such a way with words. ;> #MGlitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

StephanieRuble That's what I was thinking too! RT @elliefalcone: Wow. You guys have a better memory than I do. #mglitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar @KarenninaPosa @elissacruz sweet! Is everyone on #MGlitchat publishing traditionally? Or #selfpub or mix? -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @SpencerToday I believe there are transcripts of all the chats up online at http://t.co/EKVltZXH #MGLitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos Listened to the bunnies on audio - EXTREMELY AWESOME - "Mr & Mrs Bunny, Detecvies Extraordinaire" #mglitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @KDuBayGillis MURPHYS reminded me so much of Gilly Hopkins. Loved them both. #mglitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @stefwass Reading ONE FOR THE MURPHYS right now. #MGlitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @jjhoutman Congrats! You'll love @kurtisscaletta TANGLEWOOD TERROR! (Throws confetti!) #mglitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers @KDuBayGillis @PBWorkshop #mglitchat me too! -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @rebeccazdunn @MojoFingers I'm glad I'm not the only one who liked it- I read it for a prize, and my fellow jurors hated it! #mglitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes @stefwass That's part of why I loved it. Heart-wrenching, but recovery. Hope. Very MG. #mglitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @kurtisscaletta @rhondasaunders True story: first slow dance was at middle-school grad. Boy only put one arm around me. #mglitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop Read Summer of May this week, too. Another one with powerful characters, strong voice. #mglitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @JenniferCEstes I haven't yet read See You At Harry's.. I hear that I'll need some Kleenex! #mglitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @Bec_AS We'd love to do more of those! Making notes... #mglitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @ilanawaters Ooh gangster. I will take that as a compliment! @PBWorkshop #MGLitchat -7:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson @jenfos #mglitchat I feel the same way! #offtotranscripts -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry #mglitchat I've really appreciated having guest editors, publicists, agents etc. Nice to hear a new perspective. -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Sugar and Ice by Kate Messner was one of my DD's faves this year. #mglitchat -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @kurtisscaletta Some of us just have to wait. Sigh. Love @rebstead. #mglitchat -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @JenniferCEstes Loved it too. But needed tissues! #mglitchat -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop @stefwass Very munch like Gilly, but and older voice, verging on adulthood. #mglitchat -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @WriterRoss Are you loving it? #mglitchat -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @MLConklin Maybe we should do profanity part two. #mglitchat -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman Agreed. RT @RosanneParry: #mglitchat I've really appreciated having guest editors, publicists, agents etc. Nice to hear a new perspective. -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @stefwass: @JenniferCEstes Loved it too. But needed tissues! #mglitchat Me too. Also, decompression and processing time! -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @mikegrinti Thanks Mike. I will check them later. #MGLitchat -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel #Mglitchat after "Wonder", "One and Only Ivan" has been my fave MG read. -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @miralsattar We have a mix. Also readers (teachers, librarians, mom bloggers) show up. Also industry professionals. #MGlitchat -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

Bec_AS Transcripts are never as much fun as the real thing.... #MGLitChat -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @miralsattar Some pubbed traditionally, some still-to-be-pubbed. I think some self. A good mix of folks who love MG #mglitchat -7:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @jenfos *giggles manically* #mglitchat *pours mystery substance onto cupcakes* -7:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gayleenrabakukk great idea "@Bec_AS: @elissacruz Suggestion for the coming year- do more of the expert chats, various topics. #MGLitChat" -7:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @stefwass Yes. Reading slowwww because I hate leaving a great book behind. #MGlitchat -7:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @vickijohnson Congrats! You've won signed CLAWS, UK version by Mike and Rachel Grinti-donated by me! And @mikegrinti #mglitchat -7:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers @miralsattar @KarenninaPosa @elissacruz #mglitchat I'm trying to pub tradit but its a looong road -7:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @ilanawaters His parents were probably chaperoning and he had to play it safe. #mglitchat -7:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

mikegrinti @Bec_AS Indeed! But it's still something? New folks may not know... #MGLitChat -7:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone Ditto on the guest pros. Always welcome. #mglitchat -7:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos RT @Bec_AS: Transcripts are never as much fun as the real thing.... #mglitchat -7:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @rachelgrinti @Bec_AS I'd love to see: writing exercises, genre evolution, character development #mglitchat -7:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti Ok, think fast guys! To win 1 query crit from agent @LindaEpstein, be the first to answer the following question: (1/2) #mglitchat -7:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

DsBSC @elissacruz @rachelgrinti random tweets to #mglitchat or is there a subject 2night? -7:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel #mglitchat What I've liked best of all about our chats is getting to chat with so many great MG fans/writers! -7:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA I vote for more silly topics. #mglitchat -7:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti Name a MG book with the word 'pirate' in the title. (2/2) #mglitchat -7:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @rachelgrinti I never agreed to donate nothin'! You stole them from me! Thieves! Rachelses! #mglitchat -7:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa True. It's just not the same. But good resource, tho. RT @Bec_AS: Transcripts are never as much fun as the real thing.... #mglitchat -7:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket DITTO---> “@Bec_AS: Transcripts are never as much fun as the real thing.... #MGLitChat” -7:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Would love to hear more pro advice, or agent updates. #mglitchat -7:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos @ilanawaters Man, I knew that I would find the person I like to sit quietly next to at parties, looking all innocent. hee hee #mglitchat -7:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Shelby_Bach me too! RT @rachelnseigel What I've liked best of all about our chats is getting to chat with so many great MG fans/writers! #mglitchat -7:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar @MojoFingers @KarenninaPosa @elissacruz did you hear the news about penguin buying #authorsolutions? #MGLitchat. I'm huge proponent #selfpub -7:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @DsBSC We're talking about topics we liked this year, and suggestions for topics this year. And other stuff... ;) #MGlitchat -7:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gregpincus @SpencerToday There are great chats many nights. Glad you've joined in. #mglitchat -7:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @elissacruz @miralsattar Wondering if we need to focus on a particular "gatekeeper" perspective. Could be interesting. #mglitchat -7:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @kellandrewsPA Vampirates? #mglitchat -7:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @kellandrewsPA There's always something silly around here, no matter how serious the topic. :) #mglitchat -7:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore RT @rachelgrinti: Name a MG book with the word 'pirate' in the title. (2/2) #mglitchat -7:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson @rachelgrinti @mikegrinti #mglitchat wow, yay! I've never won anything in my life! -7:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk For our anniversary, answer questions ... win prizes. :) #mglitchat -7:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @rachelgrinti Jack Jones and the Pirate Curse #mglitchat -7:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass RT @rachelnseigel What Ive liked best of all about our chats is getting to chat with so many great MG fans/writers! #mglitchat -7:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @miralsattar Yep, heard that today. Interesting, to say the least. #mglitchat -7:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos I just think it is nice to connect w/ so many people who are versed in MG and passionate about creating it #mglitchat -7:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop Had lots of fun with the world-building exercise- some of you were there, right? how goes the Rvark uprising? #mglitchat -7:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @KarenninaPosa @kellandrewsPA Took the words right out my mouth. Our August topic on death in MG is sure to turn into a riot. #mglitchat -7:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AngelinaCHansen Have you chatted humor in MG? What's funny? #mglitchat -7:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @rachelgrinti I love the expert nights, as well as when we just rhyme off our fave new titles. Great for the TBR lists! #mglitchat -7:21 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @gregpincus Thanks Greg. Glad to be here. @mikegrinti pointed me to the transcripts. #MGLitchat -7:21 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @elliefalcone @MLConklin Oh yes, please! That would be f**king awesome! ;-) I promise to behave...#maybe #mglitchat -7:21 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rebeccazdunn @jenfos Same! Was my first time reading Polly Horvath too!! Hope there's a sequel in the works *fingers crosses* #mglitchat -7:21 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @KarenninaPosa @kellandrewsPA I find MG'ers are a bit less serious than the YA crowd! #mglitchat -7:21 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @PBWorkshop Rvarks forever! I'm team Rvark. #mglitchat -7:21 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop You bet!>RT @rachelnseigel What Ive liked best of all about our chats is getting to chat with so many great MG fans/writers! #mglitchat -7:21 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman Me too! RT @kellandrewsPA: I vote for more silly topics. #mglitchat -7:21 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @MLConklin @rachelgrinti @Bec_AS Yes, and genre mixing 2. They say it can't be done, but...urban fantasy, steampunk, Firefly...#mglitchat -7:21 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @ilanawaters Not me! Mwahahahaha #mglitchat -7:21 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop Like this as a suggestion: RT @AngelinaCHansen: Have you chatted humor in MG? Whats funny? #mglitchat -7:21 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

rachelgrinti @MLConklin <-- First person to answer the question @ me and including the hashtag. Congrats! #mglitchat -7:22 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos @rebeccazdunn I was surprised at some of the adult humor embedded. And that my kids were getting it ..... man. #mglitchat -7:22 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @rachelnseigel Those YA-ers intimidate me! #MGLitChat -7:22 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore Remember, guys, if you want to qualify for a prize when answering trivia questions, you must @ the asker and use the #mglitchat tag. -7:22 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @rebeccazdunn @jenfos Her next book is a sequel to "Everything on a Waffle", which was a Newbery Honor. #mglitchat -7:22 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @jjhoutman @kellandrewsPA Like "ways to eliminate a character humorously" #mglitchat -7:22 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Did we talk about young MG -- what's too young? Thinking opposite of upperMG/tween challenge. Lower MG or chapter book? #mglitchat -7:22 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop @kellandrewsPA Those Umans can't be trusted... #MGLitchat -7:22 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone I love chat because I love when writers let their hair down. #mglitchat -7:22 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @KDuBayGillis looking forward to how that topic morphs into silliness. LOL #mglitchat -7:22 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rebeccazdunn That's next on my list! RT @JenniferCEstes: @MojoFingers See You at Harry's, for sure! #mglitchat -7:22 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @JoWhittemore This is to preserve my sanity! :) #mglitchat -7:22 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @kellandrewsPA #mglitchat I second that vote and making tongue-flapping noises in approval! -7:22 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @Bec_AS They take themselves a bit more seriously! And a bit more competitive I've heard! #MGLitChat -7:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @rachelgrinti We could also do a night of just 'Burning Questions' - to ask around, based on writing/revision/pub :) #mglitchat -7:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @rachelgrinti Wowsers! #mglitchat -7:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos rachelnseigel @rebeccazdunn 0 that just looked more serious. Bunnies were light and funny! #mglitchat -7:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

StephanieRuble @rachelnseigel @rebeccazdunn @jenfos A sequel to "Everything on a Waffle?" Hooray! #mglitchat -7:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @rachelnseigel That's cause we are younger at heart, maybe? #mglitchat -7:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss What was the pirate answer? Did I miss it? Should I walk the plank? #MGlitchat -7:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @JenniferCEstes I'd like a chapter book/young MG topic. #mglitchat -7:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass RT @Jess_Keating:We could also do a night of just Burning Questions - to ask around, based on writing/revision/pub :) #mglitchat -7:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry I'd love to see guest librarians and teachers. How about a chat about cover art or finding a strong title for your WIP #mglitchat -7:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos RT @JenniferCEstes: Did we talk about young MG -- whats too young? Thinking opposite of upperMG/tween challenge. Lower MG/chap? #mglitchat -7:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @rachelnseigel We'll call them "angst-y" #MGLitChat -7:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

coachhays64 On the money! RT @rachelnseigel #mglitchat What I've liked best of all about our chats is getting to chat with so many great MG fans/writers -7:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz Have we covered stakes in MG? That would be an interesting topic to me. #MGLitChat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @Jess_Keating You are the next winner! You get ARC prize pack including STAT: HOME COURT by Amar'e Stoudemire (1/3) #MGlitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @rhondasaunders Awww...thanks. But the more likely reason, sadly is that I was a spaz #stillam #mglitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @jenfos @rebeccazdunn I love the language and the humour! Somewhat sophisticated, but lots of layers for dual audience! #mglitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin #mglitchat My kids loved it! Jack Jones and the Pirate Curse by Judith Rossell http://t.co/NGQfITC1 via @amazon -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @KarenninaPosa I think it's because MG writers don't have to be cool. #mglitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos ilanawaters @MLConklin @rachelgrinti @Bec_AS = Firefly should be a genre to itself. Sniff. #lovejosswhedon #mglitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar @KDuBayGillis @elissacruz methinks self-pubbing today is what blogging was a few years ago. Now everyone wants to hire bloggers #mglitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Yes! RT @KarenB_Schwartz: Have we covered stakes in MG? That would be an interesting topic to me. #MGLitChat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @KarenB_Schwartz Oh, that's a good one! #mglitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Great idea. RT @KarenB_Schwartz: Have we covered stakes in MG? That would be an interesting topic to me. #mglitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @Jess_Keating GAME CHANGERS by Mike Lupica, THE MOURNING EMPORIUM by Michelle Lovric... (2/3) #MGlitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

StephanieRuble MT @JenniferCEstes Did we talk about young MG, whats too young? Opposite of upperMG/tween challenge. Lower MG or chapter book? #mglitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket @MLConklin @rachelgrinti congrats Melanie! #mglitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

wordsbysheela Happy anniversary #mglitchat! -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @jenfos "Innocent face, explosives behind back" is my motto. #mglitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa RT @RosanneParry: Id love to see guest librarians and teachers. How about a chat about cover art or finding a strong title #mglitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

christinesarmel Maybe it's YA hormonesRT @rachelnseigel: @Bec_AS take themselves a bit more seriously! And a bit more competitive I've heard! #MGLitChat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar @KarenninaPosa I think more and publishers are going to go in that direction #mglitchat -7:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @Bec_AS Just like YA! ;-) #MGLitChat -7:25 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

christinesarmel RT @kristineasselin: Great idea. RT @KarenB_Schwartz: Have we covered stakes in MG? That would be an interesting topic to me. #mglitchat -7:25 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @StephanieRuble @rebeccazdunn @jenfos That's what I said! I've read every book Polly Horvath has written! #mglitchat -7:25 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop A session on topics/issues would be interesting- seems the same ones are frequently used, even though characters/specifics vary. #mglitchat -7:25 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk Oh, thank goodness. I was worried! RT @kellandrewsPA: @KarenninaPosa I think it's because MG writers don't have to be cool. #mglitchat -7:25 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos RT @elliefalcone: I love chat because I love when writers let their hair down. #mglitchat -7:25 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @miralsattar I've never thought of it that way before #mglitchat -7:25 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @jenfos @rachelgrinti @Bec_AS LOVE LOVE LOVE!! I want to write the MG Firefly. #mglitchat -7:25 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

StephanieRuble Me too! RT @kellandrewsPA: @JenniferCEstes Id like a chapter book/young MG topic. #mglitchat -7:25 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @ilanawaters I like your style. #mglitchat -7:25 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @PBWorkshop Issues like social issues? Divorce/drugs, etc? #mglitchat -7:26 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @Jess_Keating The ARC prize pack was donated by @JoWittemore. #MGlitchat -7:26 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @WriterRoss We're just "parroting" back answers anyhow. #groan #mglitchat -7:26 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis This chat is a gold mine...for you all, but for the hostesses in terms of new topics. Great suggestions! #mglitchat -7:26 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @MLConklin Do it! I would grab it up in a second! #mglitchat -7:26 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @rachelnseigel Ooh a social issues chat would be great. Both for issue books and as detail in non-issue books! #mglitchat -7:26 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

whbeck Happy anniversary! Love the chats (and the transcripts when I'm away)! #mglitchat -7:26 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @ilanawaters Thanks, matey. <g> #MGlitchat -7:26 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gayleenrabakukk would that be steampunk? RT @MLConklin: @jenfos @rachelgrinti @Bec_AS LOVE LOVE LOVE!! I want to write the MG Firefly. #mglitchat -7:26 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes I'd also like to chat about heavier issues in contemporary (or not?) MGs. How to do well, what makes successful titles awesome. #mglitchat -7:26 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz QUESTION TIME! To win a first chapter crit by author @KateMilford, be the first to answer the following question: (1/2) #MGlitchat -7:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @kellandrewsPA Yeah, we don't care about being cool. But we do want to be silly once in a while. #mglitchat -7:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers @KarenB_Schwartz #mglitchat I like that idea. As a teacher I run into parents who often dtaw the line at real-feelibg hogh stakes situations -7:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @rachelgrinti #mglitchat #browncoatsforever -7:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders RT @mikegrinti: @rachelnseigel Ooh a social issues chat would be great. Both for issue books and as detail in non-issue books! #mglitchat -7:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @jenfos Just was listening to a podcast that claimed his cheesy intro song is what killed it, though... #MGLitChat -7:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket @MLConklin @jenfos @rachelgrinti @bec_as great idea! *bouncy bounce* #mglitchat -7:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop "Innocent face, explosives behind back" is my motto. < better than Explosive backside. That's what speed-reading does to me. #mglitchat -7:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @rachelnseigel @Bec_AS Huh? I just did #yalitchat. We weren't competitive. We were silly--I brought virtual beers! #mglitchat -7:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz Name a MG book with the word 'camp' in the title. (2/2) And...go! #MGlitchat -7:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @stefwass Being a rookie I agree with you Stefanie. Just looking forward to hearing the experiences and advice. #mglitchat -7:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore RT @elissacruz: Name a MG book with the word 'camp' in the title. (2/2) And...go! #MGlitchat -7:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @elissacruz Thank you so much!! (forgot the hashtag last time) ;) #mglitchat -7:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @elissacruz Nerd Camp #MGLitChat -7:28 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @ilanawaters Maybe my friend caught it on a bad night! #yalitchat #mglitchat -7:28 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @miralsattar I think so too. So am keeping my eye on it. #mglitchat -7:28 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jenfos Great chat, gotta go, dinner beckons, happy birthday #mglitchat -7:28 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KateMilford Suspense is killing me... #mglitchat -7:28 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @ilanawaters @rachelnseigel That might just be because you were there! #MGLitChat -7:28 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz Don't forget to @ the person asking the question (aka ME)! #MGlitchat -7:28 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @JenniferCEstes Yes! Like death, or violence and bloodshed, or divorce & mixed families. Just read Turtle in Paradise & loved it. #mglitchat -7:28 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @JoWhittemore Thanks for donating the ARC pack, Jo! :D #mglitchat -7:28 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

christinesarmel @elissacruz Nerd Camp by Weissman. Have it. Haven't read it yet. #mglitchat -7:28 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Gonna kill myself but all I can think of is Camp Rock, but that's Disney not MG! #mglitchat *kicks self* -7:28 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel #MGlitchat keep the topic ideas coming- I'm trying to write them down as they are proposed- I am the official "future topic" keeper! :-D -7:28 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @wordsbysheela On behalf of the crew, thanks!! #mglitchat -7:28 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

coachhays64 @mikegrinti @rachelgrinti Conspiracy of the Rachelses! Sound like a good title. #mglitchat -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @KarenB_Schwartz DING DING DING! We have a winner of the chapter crit by @KateMilford. Congrats, Karen! #MGlitchat -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @elissacruz Forgot to say, Nerd Camp is by Elissa Weissman #MGLitChat -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @jenfos Thanks for celebrating with us! Come back next week! #mglitchat -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop @rachelnseigel issues of any kind that kids face- fears, stuttering, financial pressures, hiding something (?) #MGLitChat -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

march4teachers @elissacruz This is my first time at this chat. I will be in MS next year. Hope I will know more soon! #mglitchat -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @JoWhittemore Welcome To Camp Nightmare #mglitchat #mglitchat -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson Some topics could be revisited since new folks arrive weekly. Might invigorate old topics. Also yes, social issues. #mglitchat -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss I can't think under pressure. (I hope there are no JEOPARDY scouts here.) <g> #MGlitchat -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KateMilford RT @elissacruz: @KarenB_Schwartz DING DING DING! We have a winner of the chapter crit by @KateMilford. Congrats, Karen! #MGlitchat -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @elliefalcone #mglitchat Thanks! I like yours too! -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore @Jess_Keating You're welcome! That was a good suggestion you had! #mglitchat -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Ok, I'm officially terrible at answering these questions. I would #fail at Jeopardy. #mglitchat -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @KristineAsselin: Ok, I'm officially terrible at answering these questions. I would #fail at Jeopardy. #mglitchat -7:29 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry RT @kellandrewsPA: @JenniferCEstes I'd like a chapter book/young MG topic. #mglitchat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @PBWorkshop Great idea! I've added it to the list! #MGLitChat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @JoWhittemore MG Mondays: Sleepaway Camp #mglitchat #mglitchat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @KarenB_Schwartz Double congrats Karen! You've also won a hand-stamped necklace by Christina Lee-donated by @Christina_Lee04 #mglitchat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @rachelnseigel There are such AWESOME topics here tonight. We have a hive brain going! #mglitchat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop I'm always craving interest in historical fiction, but doesn't seem to be "hot" now. #mglitchat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore RT @elissacruz: @KarenB_Schwartz DING DING DING! We have a winner of the chapter crit by @KateMilford. Congrats, Karen! #MGlitchat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @elissacruz Band Camp, a camping we will go...oh god, those aren't even books. I suck at this. #mglitchat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers #mglitchat I like idea of having a chat about books & their read up & read down partners. Like what would you pair with Wonder to read up? -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone Pressure. I can't handle the pressure. *whimpers in corner* #mglitchat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @JenniferCEstes @kristineasselin I'm freezing like Cindy Brady at these questions #mglitchat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gregpincus I agree with @vickijohnson that some topics should be revisited. We're a roving, rotating bunch or #mglitchat (and other chat) folk! -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @KristineAsselin Me, too. At least they have some freebies. :/ #MGLitChat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @kellandrewsPA: @JenniferCEstes @kristineasselin I'm freezing like Cindy Brady at these questions #mglitchat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @KateMilford @elissacruz Yay, thanks!!!! #MGLitChat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @MLConklin We couldn't possibly keep coming up with great chat ideas without some help! Hive mind rocks! #mglitchat -7:30 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @MojoFingers I think we're actually covering that... soon... must check site. brb #mglitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop @march4teachers Be sure to go back to archived chats for some terrific title lists! #MGLitChat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

MLConklin @ilanawaters @elissacruz ROFL #mglitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @MojoFingers I *really* like that idea, too! #MGLitChat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @kellandrewsPA Hey, I got that. lol #mglitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @ilanawaters Bahahah, that is an A for effort! #mglitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @PBWorkshop We did a chat about that a few months ago. I enjoy good historical fiction, but find a lot of it is too didactic. #mglitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Revisiting topics, yes. New titles, new approaches change our way of considering MG. #mglitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

whbeck Love this idea. RT @MojoFingers: #mglitchat I like idea of having a chat about books & their read up & read down partners. #mglitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar So would Gregor the Overlander count as #MGLitchat? Was so surprised that book series was by Suzanne Collins -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @KarenB_Schwartz @Christina_Lee04 I might have to intercept the mail when this delivery arrives. Love this WRITE necklace! #mglitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @kellandrewsPA "Baton Rouge, Cindy. Baton Rouge!" #MGlitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @rachelgrinti Double wow! #MGLitChat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @KristineAsselin Totally agree. I always remember the answers after I see them. #MGLitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoyOlenick RT @MojoFingers: #mglitchat I like idea of having a chat about books & their read up & read down partners. Like what would you pair with Wonder to read up? -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson Topic: how to write a "timeless" contemporary when technology changes so rapidly. #mglitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti Sorry about the pressure! I can't think under pressure either. My mind, it goes blank. #mglitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz Luckily many of our prizes are handed out randomly, just for tweeting something. ;) #MGlitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @MojoFingers My bad, we did it last month. next week duologies and trilogies #mglitchat -7:31 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin RT @JenniferCEstes: Revisiting topics, yes. New titles, new approaches change our way of considering MG. #mglitchat -7:32 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @elissacruz: Luckily many of our prizes are handed out randomly, just for tweeting something. ;) #MGlitchat -7:32 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @PBWorkshop Hot or not, Moon Over Manifest is historical fiction and Newbery winner. So hotness can be overrated sometimes. #mglitchat -7:32 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

coachhays64 @WriterRoss Ha ha. It's tougher than batting in the bottom of the 9th, down one run with two outs in Game 7 of the World Series. #mglitchat -7:32 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

KarenninaPosa @miralsattar Yes, Gregor is MG #mglitchat -7:32 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @miralsattar Yep, Gregor is definitely MG! #mglitchat -7:32 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers @AnshaKotyk #mglitchat yay i am the monkey writing shakespeare aren't i? -7:32 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

march4teachers @PBWorkshop i will do that! where is the chat archived? #mglitchat -7:32 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

StephanieRuble Trying to keep up with #kidlitart and #mglitchat at the same time. #toofast #ahhhhhhh -7:32 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @WriterRoss LOL. That red light is hypnotic. #mglitchat -7:32 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @miralsattar Yes! I'm giving away a copy of #GregorTheOverlander on my blog next week. First giveaway ever. Loved it that much. #mglitchat -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @march4teachers Our transcripts are at http://t.co/AlFwnLPD #mglitchat -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @Jess_Keating #mglitchat *pastes self with gold stars* -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Hot MG: One For The Murphys, Bigger Than A Breadbox, IDA B., So B. It #mglitchat -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @StephanieRuble: Trying to keep up with #kidlitart and #mglitchat at the same time. #toofast #ahhhhhhh HEAD EXLPLODES! AACK! -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @march4teachers http://t.co/EKVltZXH #mglitchat -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

sylvie_shaffer .@PBWorkshop HistFic is so totally "hot" in #MGLitchat right now: Lions of Little Rock, Crow, Mighty Miss Malone are three great 2012 picks -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman This chat is moving so fast, I can't keep up! #mglitchat -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop @KarenninaPosa I agree- not concerned about "market", but not much interest in discussion of HF, it seems. #MGLitchat -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss Isn't there a famous novel DEATH IN AUGUST? Is that why you've saved Death in MG for next month? Good timing... #MGlitchat -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket RT @whbeck: Love this idea. RT @MojoFingers: #mglitchat I like idea of having a chat about books & their read up & read down partners. #mglitchat -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis And....#mglitchat is trending. How could it not tonight, right? #mglitchat -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass MG author interviews would be great! #mglitchat -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf Sorry I'm late! #MGLitChat -7:33 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @JenniferCEstes @StephanieRuble #mglitchat is ON FIRE tonight! So much fun. Good tweeps. -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Great MG titles: Another chat idea! #mglitchat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @MLConklin You are the next winner! You have won SECOND SIGHT by Cheryl Klein-donated by @KDuBayGillis. Congrats! #MGlitchat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @jjhoutman I'm having an awful time keeping up... such a slow reader! #mglitchat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman What about curriculum tie-ins? History, geography, or --my favorite--science? #mglitchat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

coachhays64 @PBWorkshop Not hot, but historical fiction seems to be steady, steady, steady. My favorite to write and research. #mglitchat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @stefwass 2nd mention for "One For the Murphy's". Sounds like another to be added to the pile! #mglitchat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating (we're kind of a big deal) ;-) RT @KDuBayGillis: And....#mglitchat is trending. How could it not tonight, right? #mglitchat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @KDuBayGillis I love when you say that. #trending #mglitchat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Or marketing MG vs marketing YA. #mglitchat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @WriterRoss Are we doing death soon? I'll look forward to that. I just killed a character. #mglitchat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz topic idea: The Hero's Journey in MG. I'm fascinated with it. #MGLitChat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

march4teachers @mikegrinti Thank you! I bookmarked it #mglitchat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Ooops, I meant to say -- I'm so old, that 10-15 yrs ago is way past my childhood, but has some MG faves! #mglitchat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti ANOTHER QUESTION TIME YAY: To win 1 query crit from agent @jgetzler, be the first to answer the following question: (1/2) #mglitchat -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @stefwass Great first lines, too! #mglitchat topics -7:34 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson RT @KDuBayGillis: And....#mglitchat is trending. How could it not tonight, right? #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti Name a MG author whose last name starts with K. (2/2) #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @stefwass A spotlight on an author who can also address a particular topic related to MG would be a treat. #MGlitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @KarenB_Schwartz: topic idea: The Hero's Journey in MG. I'm fascinated with it. #MGLitChat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KateMilford When's the Death in MG chat? That one's going on my calendar IMMEDIATELY. #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS Another good idea- maybe not just one, but like 3 on a night? RT @stefwass: MG author interviews would be great! #MGLitChat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin I'm so bad at reading brand new stuff, but I just read Bliss by Kathryn Littlewood. Cute, magic. #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KateMilford @LaurelSnyder Dude, you and I... #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Jo Knowles. RT @rachelgrinti: Name a MG author whose last name starts with K. (2/2) #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass SECOND SIGHT is a fab prize!!! Would be lost w/o that advice! #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson @stefwass #mglitchat love this idea. -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @AniProf No worries. Welcome to the party! #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers #mglitchat What about golden oldies mg titles? I mean cmon...Caddie Woodlawn -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rebeccazdunn I second that! @stefwass: MG author interviews would be great! #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @KateMilford Twinsies! #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @LaurelSnyder @WriterRoss YES...death on August 2. #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop @march4teachers Go to http://t.co/ibWKfkAt for archives of past chats- it's like finding key to treasure room! #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @elissacruz @KDuBayGillis Holy Bejeebus. I will now chill out tweeting, folks :) But thank you. My first book win ever! #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Kate Messner RT @rachelgrinti: Name a MG author whose last name starts with K. (2/2) #mglitchat -7:35 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @jjhoutman PADDLE FASTER!! *tries to bail the sinking* #mglitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar @MLConklin I read all of them! Have them all on my kindle! #MGLitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson yes RT “@stefwass: Or marketing MG vs marketing YA. #mglitchat” -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @rachelgrinti Elizabeth Kimmel #MGLitChat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Um, ignore my answer. That was first name. DOH. #mglitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel #MGlitchat has anyone read "Small Medium at Large" yet by Joanne Levy? I read it recently and adored it! Funny and intelligent! -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @LaurelSnyder August 2nd, Laurel. Be there or be dead. {} Dreading it because I don't handle death well in real life. #MGlitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gregpincus I remember the first time #kidlitchat was trending. Who knew so many bots loved children's lit? #mglitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar RT @rachelgrinti: @miralsattar Yep, Gregor is definitely MG! #mglitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar RT @KarenninaPosa: @miralsattar Yes, Gregor is MG #mglitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes @KristineAsselin That was my first answer too! #mglitchat #confusedunder pressure -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop Has anyone read The Boy Who Howled (Power)? #mglitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KateMilford @LaurelSnyder Shared brain. #mglitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @elissacruz @MLConklin Hooray! Another fab kidlit craft book. Hope you love it! #mglitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Ignore that. DOH. RT Kate MessnerRT @rachelgrinti: Name a MG author whose last name starts with K. (2/2) #mglitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @KristineAsselin um... LAST name . :) #mglitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @KateMilford "Death in MG" chat sounds interesting. "Death in MG Chat" sounds tragic. #mglitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Shelby_Bach @rachelnseigel I loved SMALL MEDIUM AT LARGE too!! #mglitchat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf Lord, are you guys tweeting up a storm! #MGLitChat -7:36 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @StephanieRuble Just found #mglitchat and now I find out there is a #kidlitart one as well. Thanks! #RookieMistake -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @MLConklin @stefwass "It was a dark and stormy night." *blush* I wrote that. #mglitchat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @kellandrewsPA: @KateMilford "Death in MG" chat sounds interesting. "Death in MG Chat" sounds tragic. #mglitchat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

StephanieRuble Yes to this! RT @vickijohnson: yes RT “@stefwass: Or marketing MG vs marketing YA. #mglitchat” #mglitchat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @JenniferCEstes You're fast! Congrats Jennifer, you win the crit from @jgetzler! #mglitchat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

march4teachers @PBWorkshop Thank you! Bookmarked! I need lists, I have points to spend on books. #mglitchat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar @KristineAsselin I'm pretty bad too! Before I have time to respond the winners already announced. heh #MGLitchat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WendyMartinArt @SpencerToday we're almost 3 yo! #mglitchat #kidlitart #RookieMistake -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa Yes to this RT @stefwass: Or marketing MG vs marketing YA. #mglitchat #mglitchat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @rachelgrinti Kristopherson. There has to be at least one, right? #mglitchat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry @PBWorkshop And yet every major publish puts out historical fic every season. Why? Most Newberys are historical. :-) #mglitchat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @Shelby_Bach It had me laughing out loud! #mglitchat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf BTW, if anyone wants to review WEBWORLD for a blog, I cans end you an eARC. #MGLitChat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone A chat on death? Yes, please. Hints of death in my...oh crap, all of my stories. #mglitchat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Maybe I just need to cheer from the sidelines... #mglitchat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore Yes, this-->RT @jjhoutman: What about curriculum tie-ins? History, geography, or --my favorite--science? #mglitchat -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry RT @MojoFingers: #mglitchat I like idea of having a chat about books & their read up & read down partners. Like what would you pair with Wonder to read up? -7:37 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin RT @JoWhittemore: Yes, this-->RT @jjhoutman: What about curriculum tie-ins? History, geography, or --my favorite--science? #mglitchat -7:38 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers @KristineAsselin @rachelgrinti #mglitchat Jo Knowles -7:38 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @JenniferCEstes @KarenB_Schwartz Check out my blog post tomorrow, then! http://t.co/Is9VHkzz I JUST wrote about this! #mglitchat -7:38 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

aprilmwall RT @writeforapples: Happy birthday #mglitchat! -7:38 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman What misconceptions do people have about MG? (Middle grade has something to do with quality? Same as YA?) #mglitchat -7:38 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating RT @JoWhittemore: Yes, this-->RT @jjhoutman: What about curriculum tie-ins? History, geography, or --my favorite--science? #mglitchat -7:38 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes @rachelgrinti Wow! *faints* #neverwinsanything #mglitchat -7:38 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @KateMilford It was killed in committee *groan* #mglitchat -7:38 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @KristineAsselin That's okay. I had Kurtis Scaletta typed and caught it before sending. #mglitchat -7:38 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

coachhays64 @jjhoutman My local middle school is picking up my HF book as part of Kansas History curriculum. Principal is 100% behind it. #mglitchat -7:38 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa Good one! RT @KarenB_Schwartz: topic idea: The Heros Journey in MG. Im fascinated with it. #mglitchat -7:38 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

christinesarmel How about a look a state book contests, book lists, etc. #mglitchat -7:38 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry RT @vickijohnson: Topic: how to write a "timeless" contemporary when technology changes so rapidly. #mglitchat -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore Hey, @JoanneLevy, we're complimenting your work at #mglitchat -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone I just discovered I can't retweet tonight. #mglitchat -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf @jjhoutman MG? Oh that's just kiddy stuff! <grin> #MGLitChat -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rebeccazdunn Konigsberg! @rachelgrinti: Name a MG author whose last name starts with K. (2/2) #mglitchat -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Voice in MG: topic idea #mglitchat -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @MLConklin @elissacruz OMG. I just realized I JUST bought this book and it hasn't arrived at my house yet! Can I pass my win on? #mglitchat -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stevenmalk Happy to answer a couple of questions if it would be helpful. #mglitchat -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers Ditto "@JoWhittemore: Yes, this-->RT @jjhoutman: What about curriculum tie-ins? History, geography, or --my favorite--science? #mglitchat" -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

StephanieRuble @SpencerToday It's hard to keep up, isn't it? #mglitchat #kidlitart -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin How about developing interesting/compelling characters in MG as a topic? #mglitchat -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @KarenninaPosa oooh, I like that idea... LOVE hero's journey... #mglitchat -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis Congrats @JenniferCEstes! I bet I know the topic of your query...#mglitchat -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

writeforapples RT @stevenmalk: Happy to answer a couple of questions if it would be helpful. #mglitchat -7:39 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop @RosanneParry Pubs love HF cuz not works well with curriculum- often bought in sets for lit groups. (often outstanding writing).#MGLitChat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa Topic idea: How to do school visits #mglitchat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss If there is interest here re: verse in MG, I'd love to explore this in chat. #MGlitchat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Yes, Me too! RT @AnshaKotyk: @KarenninaPosa oooh, I like that idea... LOVE heros journey... #mglitchat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

caitlin_sweeny RT @elissacruz: Welcome to #MGlitchat! I'm so excited to celebrate our 1 year anniversary with all you fine people. #MGlitchat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf RT @stevenmalk: Happy to answer a couple of questions if it would be helpful. #MGLitChat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone RT @stevenmalk: Happy to answer a couple of questions if it would be helpful. #mglitchat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @elliefalcone Congrats! You've won the TANGLEWOOD TERROR audio book by Kurtis Scaletta-donated by @kurtisscaletta #mglitchat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass What's selling in MG...importance/non importance #mglitchat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket I second this: “@stefwass: Voice in MG: topic idea #mglitchat” -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Shelby_Bach Yes! I would love to see that! W/ teacher and librarian guests! RT @KarenninaPosa Topic idea: How to do school visits #mglitchat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf Yes! RT @WriterRoss: If there is interest here re: verse in MG, Id love to explore this in chat. #MGLitChat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone RT @KarenninaPosa: Topic idea: How to do school visits #mglitchat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Good one! RT @KarenninaPosa: Topic idea: How to do school visits #mglitchat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @coachhays64 @jjhoutman Congrats! That is AWESOME! #mglitchat -7:40 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

dianezahler I love the idea of "hero's journey in mg." Or heroine's. (Tweets moving too fast to respond to suggester!) #mglitchat -7:41 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @stevenmalk, How is contemporary MG doing today? Increasing in popularity with editors? #MGLitChat -7:41 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @KarenninaPosa And maybe expand that to Skype- I know a few of our participants have done that! #mglitchat -7:41 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

librarygalreads @rachelnseigel Loved it...my review is on the blog #MGlitchat -7:41 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @stevenmalk Steven rocks. I can attest! #mglitchat -7:41 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop @vickijohnson Did you read THe Future of US? Such a unique time-twist, flashing from AOL days to FB/iPhone era. #MGlitchat -7:41 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @stevenmalk You picked an awesome night to stop by. Our anniversary! Be prepared for a fast chat. Thanks for joining us! #mglitchat -7:41 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder I think we touched on it once, but I'd love a chat about politics in MG. #mglitchat -7:41 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @elliefalcone Huh? What madness is this? #mglitchat -7:41 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Would be fun to have educators guest host. What would they like to see in MG? #mglitchat -7:41 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @rachelgrinti I did? How? #mglitchat -7:41 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @MLConklin We'll swap it. Instead you get signed JAGUAR STONES, BK 1: MIDDLEWORLD by J&P Voelkel-donated by @pvoelkel! #MGlitchat -7:41 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes @KDuBayGillis *eep!* *so excited I forgot the rules* #mglitchat -7:41 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @dianezahler Great idea! #mglitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rebeccazdunn Topic idea: MG throwbacks #mglitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

ilanawaters @AniProf Hey there! Didn't recognize your pic! *waves, hands over cupcake* #mglitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman Awesome! RT @coachhays64: @jjhoutman My local middle school is picking up my HF book as part of Kansas History curriculum. #mglitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

librarygalreads @rachelnseigel yes me too! both are outstanding #MGlitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf @LaurelSnyder Or politics OF Mid-Grade #MGLitChat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Ooh! Politics in MG! And let's throw in religion! #mglitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @elliefalcone The book prizes are given out based on first person to tweet after set (secret) times. #mglitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AngelinaCHansen @stevenmalk Who decides if an MG gets illustrations? #mglitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @librarygalreads I loved it too! @JoanneLevy is getting lots of love for this book! :-) #MGlitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

heatherzundel Agreed. RT @jenfos I just think it is nice to connect w/ so many people who are versed in MG and passionate about creating it #mglitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @rebeccazdunn Ooh, yes. #mglitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

coachhays64 I wonder if we can find a way to use the #mglitchat community to help RT and spread the word about each other's work. Like a #mglitchatpub? -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry RT @christinesarmel: How about a look a state book contests, book lists, etc. #mglitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass I loved the chat on classic MG titles. #mglitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @stevenmalk We'd love to hear from you! #MGlitchat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf @ilanawaters It's another of my illustrations for a future book. #MGLitChat -7:42 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @MLConklin @elissacruz You won! No fair! *screams and throws a tantrum* #mglitchat -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @rebeccazdunn Meaning old-fashioned books? Read-alikes to childhood faves? #mglitchat -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @elissacruz @pvoelkel You are incredible. *so excited* #mglitchat Everyone should buy SECOND SIGHT, tho, it's incredibly helpful! -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

stefwass Chapter titles...yes or no? #mglitchat -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @mikegrinti Oh, cool. #mglitchat -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

robinmellom @gregpincus Woohoo for #mglitchat trending! -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin I just remembered that one too, it was a good one! RT @stefwass: I loved the chat on classic MG titles. #mglitchat -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stevenmalk Yes, def. lots of interest in it. RT @KarenB_Schwartz How is contemporary MG doing today? Increasing in popularity with editors? #MGLitChat -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @coachhays64 I'm thinking that's next year's goal for us #mglitchat -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @librarygalreads They really do represent what is so amazing about MGlit! (And prove why you're never 2 old 2 read it) #MGlitchat -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @stefwass why do you want to destroy #mglitchat ??? :D But seriously, yes, both of those would be cool! Should have lots of perspectives! -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @rachelnseigel Good idea on Skype. #mglitchat -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @LaurelSnyder Yes! Politics in MG. But I would get in soooo much trouble with this one. #mglitchat -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Fav MG read-alouds...My head is spinning with topic ideas! #mglitchat -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss I walk around with the list of book suggestions from friends here. My local booksellers thank you all. ;> #MGlitchat -7:43 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf How about classic MG? And I mean CLASSIC, like nothing past the 60's. #MGLitChat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @stefwass I like them when they're funny! Like Roddy Doyle in Giggler Treatment or Jules Feiffer. #mglitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz NEXT QUESTION: To win 1 chapter crit from author @laurelsnyder, be the first to answer the following question: (1/2) #MGlitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @ilanawaters @elissacruz I will share with CP'S :) #mglitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar RT @Wiseink 15 Signs Indie Publishing is for You http://t.co/T4OMvzcu #IndiePublishing #Self-publishing cc #mglitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin RT @stevenmalk: Yes, def. lots of interest in it. RT @KarenB_Schwartz How is contemporary MG doing today? #mglitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Another discussion on handling developing technology in "contemporary" MGs. #mglitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KateMilford @AngelinaCHansen In my experience, the editor does. #mglitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers #mglitchat I want to know more about books with technology couplings like Patrick Carman -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore You've got questions, he's got answers! RT @stevenmalk: Happy to answer a couple of questions if it would be helpful. #mglitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @coachhays64 That's definitely something we're talking about, forming a wider MG community and ways to do that. #mglitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Yay for contemporary MG! On the comeback trail! #mglitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz Name a MG author whose last name starts with F. (2/2) #MGlitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stevenmalk Ultimately, the publisher, but you can make it clear you want them. RT @AngelinaCHansen Who decides if an MG gets illustrations? #mglitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone Me too. RT @KDuBayGillis: @LaurelSnyder Yes! Politics in MG. But I would get in soooo much trouble with this one. #mglitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel #Mglitchat How about Satire/Parody as a future topic? What do you all think of that? -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf Would Shel Silverstein be MG? #MGLitChat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoanneLevy @rachelnseigel @librarygalreads @Shelby_Bach Lots of blushing over here. Thanks for the love! #MGlitchat -7:44 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson RT @coachhays64: I wonder if we can find a way to use the #mglitchat community to help RT and spread the word about each other's work. Like a #mglitchatpub? -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Darn it. Not the swearing chat. RT @elissacruz: Name a MG author whose last name starts with F. (2/2) #MGlitchat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @AniProf Will add it to the list. #MGLitChat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar RT @coachhays64: I wonder if we can find a way to use the #mglitchat community to help RT and spread the word about each other's work. Like a #mglitchatpub? -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman Great idea1 RT @stefwass: Would be fun to have educators guest host. What would they like to see in MG? #mglitchat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry @LaurelSnyder Ooh! yes! Religion and politics! #mglitchat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Faith/spirituality in MG? #mglitchat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @elissacruz Helen Frost #MGlitchat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS Oooh, the pressure of a name... #MGLitChat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson LOVE this. @coachhays64 #mglitchat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

coachhays64 @ilanawaters @jjhoutman Thanks! It is very exciting. The best was that the kids last spring who read it as a test run like it. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA We're ahead of Project Runway (won't give them a hashtag) #mglitchat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @elissacruz Cornelia Funke #MGLitChat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes ooo, are we trending?? RT @kellandrewsPA: We're ahead of Project Runway (won't give them a hashtag) #mglitchat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @AniProf Oooo! Awesome. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @jjhoutman That's a great idea! #mglitchat -7:45 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar My #NYU friends/former classmates run @booksmugglers and it's awesome for keeping up with dystopian fiction #mglitchat -7:46 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

coachhays64 @rachelgrinti Awesome! #mglitchat -7:46 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stevenmalk Huge range, but 35,000 -- 55,000 is in the middle, I'd say. RT @V_LeighBooks What is the average word count for a MG novel? #mglitchat -7:46 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin Good thinking--we love her in my house. #brainfreeze RT @KarenB_Schwartz: @elissacruz Cornelia Funke #mglitchat -7:46 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @MLConklin @elissacruz No, no, it's okay. You deserve to win. I always have library. #mglitchat -7:46 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf Daniel Pinkwater? #MGLitChat -7:46 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @coachhays64 @jjhoutman And they are the toughest critics! #mglitchat -7:46 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry @coachhays64 Good idea! maybe a mention when regular chatters books are released. #mglitchat -7:46 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz Maybe we should play KidLit Jeopardy for a chat. This is fun! #MGLitChat -7:46 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @JenniferCEstes So maybe we ARE cool #mglitchat -7:46 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @RosanneParry Yep #mglitchat -7:46 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @jjhoutman Would be interesting to do an evening of industry people- (not agents) like Librarians/educators/booksellers. #mglitchat -7:46 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @elliefalcone @KDuBayGillis That's the FUN of it. #mglitchat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @WriterRoss WINNER! You receive a chapter crit by @laurelsynder. Congrats! #MGlitchat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

march4teachers Wow, looks like I have a lot to learn about teaching MS #mglitchat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @stevenmalk And some, at least in genre, run even longer (eg. fantasy can and often does go long) #mglitchat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Best table in the cafeteria, yo! RT @kellandrewsPA: @JenniferCEstes So maybe we ARE cool #mglitchat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis I would say this #mglitchat party is turning out waaaay better than we could have imagined! #mglitchat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin RT @KarenB_Schwartz: Maybe we should play KidLit Jeopardy for a chat. This is fun! #MGLitChat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

V_LeighBooks @stevenmalk Are publishers looking for contemporary, urban fantasy, coming of age, or paranormal? #MGlitChat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Faith in MG: Eighth Grade Superzero, Julia's Kitchen, The Healing Spell #mglitchat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes AGREE! RT @KDuBayGillis: I would say this #mglitchat party is turning out waaaay better than we could have imagined! #mglitchat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rebeccazdunn @kellandrewsPA Yes--Childhood favorites. What we read when we were young, what we loved, what made US readers. Topic idea #mglitchat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @RosanneParry @coachhays64 Yes! It's how I build my TBR list! #MGLitChat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf YES! RT @rachelnseigel Would be interesting to do an evening of industry people- like Librarians/educators/booksellers. #MGLitChat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @rachelnseigel @jjhoutman Love that idea. Librarians KNOW EVERYTHING. In my humble opinion. #mglitchat -7:47 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA That would be awesome! RT @KarenB_Schwartz Maybe we should play KidLit Jeopardy for a chat. This is fun! #mglitchat -7:48 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @stefwass I am PRO chapter title, if the author wants to do it. *raises pro-title banner* #mglitchat -7:48 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

poppyandbella U still Wagnit? "@PBWorkshop: Read Summer of May this week, too. Another one with powerful characters, strong voice. #mglitchat" -7:48 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @miralsattar You are the winner of signed DEADWEATHER AND SUNRISE by Geoff Rodkey-donated by @jgetzler and @geoffrodkey.Congrats! #MGlitchat -7:48 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk I agree !RT @MLConklin: @rachelnseigel @jjhoutman Love that idea. Librarians KNOW EVERYTHING. In my humble opinion. #mglitchat -7:48 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti ANOTHER QUESTION ALREADY! To win 1 query crit from agent @LindaEpstein, be the first to answer the following question: (1/2) #mglitchat -7:48 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Librarians = awesome. RT @MLConklin: @rachelnseigel @jjhoutman Love that idea. Librarians KNOW EVERYTHING. In my humble opinion. #mglitchat -7:48 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Librarians should definitely host! #mglitchat -7:48 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop @KDuBayGillis Just goes to show the power of cupcakes, chocolates, and MG peeps! #MGLitChat -7:48 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @KDuBayGillis And no one seems to be leaving a mess that you'll have to clean up. #MGLitChat -7:48 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @elissacruz Ha-- whaaatt? Me? Bruuuuuucceee. Thank you. @LaurelSnyder {} #MGlitchat -7:48 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti QUESTION: Name a MG book with the word 'ghost' in the title. (2/2) #mglitchat -7:48 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @ilanawaters Yep, chapter titles can work! #mglitchat -7:49 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stevenmalk All. Depends on execution. RT @V_LeighBooks Are publishers looking for contemporary, urban fantasy, coming of age, or paranormal? #MGlitChat -7:49 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa RT @KarenB_Schwartz: Maybe we should play KidLit Jeopardy for a chat. This is fun! #mglitchat -7:49 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone Does anyone else get the munchies during chat? Who's smoking weed? #mglitchat -7:49 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @JenniferCEstes @elissacruz ROTL. Crap--squashed my cupcakes. #mglitchat -7:49 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @WriterRoss @elissacruz YAY!!!!!! #mglitchat -7:49 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf @rachelgrinti The ghost and the mapmaker #MGLitChat -7:49 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

writeforapples @rachelgrinti The Mapmaker and the Ghost #mglitchat -7:49 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Ghost of Cutler Creek. By someone who's name escapes me. #mglitchat -7:49 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

madrosenberg RT @KarenninaPosa: RT @KarenB_Schwartz: Maybe we should play KidLit Jeopardy for a chat. This is fun! #mglitchat -7:49 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone I'm a library cataloger. *slinks off to hide* #mglitchat -7:50 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz I'm too much of a scaredy cat to read MG with ghost in the title. #MGLitChat -7:50 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @rachelgrinti Blackbeard's Ghost #mglitchat #mglitchat -7:50 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS Darn, I'm not fast enough! :( #MGLitChat -7:50 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers #mglitchat As a teacher, I don't really get ARCs so I'm always wanting to know what's coming NEXT in mg. What's gonna be hot to hand to kids -7:50 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin I was thinking ghost in the machine. But isn't that a police album? #showingmyage RT @rachelgrinti: #mglitchat -7:50 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @JenniferCEstes I have that book...bought it in VT...but author escapes me too. #mglitchat -7:50 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gailecn Feel TwitterStupid. Know #mglitchat is happening but search for # shows only about 20 tweets from tonight. Someone share the secret, pls? -7:50 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes LOL RT @KristineAsselin: I was thinking ghost in the machine. But isn't that a police album? #showingmyage RT @rachelgrinti: #mglitchat -7:50 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

heatherzundel @stevenmalk How many agents are looking for MG? Heard it's an unfilled craving. #mglitchat -7:50 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @stevenmalk Do you think a MG can end sadly? I mean, truly? #mglitchat -7:50 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @KarenB_Schwartz Oh man... anything ghost scares me. I don't even believe in ghosts, but they scare me so bad :D #MGLitChat -7:50 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @LaurelSnyder Don't hate me. <g> I may even be ready to share the mss w/Bruce's name in it. #MGlitchat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @KDuBayGillis In my imagination, I didn't run out of maraschino cherries for the imaginary cupcakes, dammit! #mglitchat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LM_Preston MG marketing is hard compared to YA RT @vickijohnson: yes RT “@stefwass: Or marketing MG vs marketing YA. #mglitchat” -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @gailecn We're here... #mglitchat # -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @gailecn Are you on tweetchat? #mglitchat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

StephanieRuble @KristineAsselin Ha! YEs it is a Police album! #mglitchat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AngelinaCHansen @rachelgrinti @elissacruz Must duck out early :-( but thanks for hosting and congrats again. ^_^ #mglitchat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @WriterRoss I would love that so much. #mglitchat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @gailecn go to TweetChat and search #Mglitchat #MGLitChat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @gailecn Go to http://t.co/KsrRna7a and plug in the mglitchat hashtag #MGLitChat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop Much as I'd love to win one of these speed prizes, that ship sailed. Permanent brain freeze after a certain age #mglitchat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @gailecn Are you using tweetchat for #mglitchat? #mglitchat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @AnshaKotyk @gailecn Try the tweetchat website...#mglitchat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

heatherzundel Woot! For the first year anniversary, #mglitchat is trending in the top three. Happy Birthday! -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @mikegrinti I don't believe in them either. Weird. #MGLitChat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @vickijohnson Like the marketing angle #mglitchat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @AngelinaCHansen Thanks for stopping by! #mglitchat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @rebeccazdunn Do you REALLY want to explode the internet? *shakes head* #mglitchat -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein #mglitchat OMG! So sorry I'm so late! Hello! Hello! -7:51 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @LM_Preston MG marketing is more institutional - less direct to reader #mglitchat -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @mikegrinti @KarenB_Schwartz For me, it's zombies. NO ZOMBIE ZONE in my house. #mglitchat -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KristineAsselin @PBWorkshop don't worry, you're not the only one. :) #mglitchat -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel #Mglitchat since we MG'ers are so into food, maybe we ought to do a chat about food related MG books- seems 2 b a lot of them these days! -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Kids are still running amok under DH's supervision and I DON'T CARE! #mglitchat -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @writeforapples Congrats! You're the winner of the query crit from @LindaEpstein #mglitchat -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @heatherzundel Thanks!! #mglitchat -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @LindaEpstein Welcome! :D #mglitchat -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket RT @heatherzundel: Woot! For the first year anniversary, #mglitchat is trending in the top three. Happy Birthday! -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @rachelnseigel Cuuuuute #Mglitchat -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Jealous of the crit from @LaurelSnyder! *pouts* #mglitchat -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @LindaEpstein DUUUUUDE! They're just giving away your first query crit! #mglitchat -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @LindaEpstein *waves* hi there! #mglitchat -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rebeccazdunn @ilanawaters muha ha ha... #mglitchat -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar @elissacruz @jgetzler @GeoffRodkey YES! SO excited! Thanks! #mglitchat -7:52 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

nikkiloftin Food-related MG books? I have one of those. *grin* @rachelnseigel Late to chat; I was reading! #mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass OMG! These query crits are amazing! Love how everyone gives back! #mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @MLConklin, but ZombieKins was a really adorable MG zombie book #MGLitChat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein @rhondasaunders Dude! Wassup? #mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

christinesarmel Must go. *wave* Thanks to all who work hard to make #mglitchat possible. -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone Oh, I love ghosts. Not entirely sure I believe in them but I've had some really strange experiences. #mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Revising your MG: strategies #mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LM_Preston True RT @kellandrewsPA: MG marketing is more institutional - less direct to reader #mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop @LaurelSnyder A friend once said some things may not be good, but they can still be what's best. True for some sad endings, too. #MGLitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @nikkiloftin A likely excuse! ;-) Glad u could join us tonight! :-) #mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @elliefalcone I want to believe in ghosts. Maybe that's why they scare me so bad? :D #mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stevenmalk I think there's a lot of interest. RT @heatherzundel How many agents are looking for MG? Heard it's an unfilled craving. #mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @JenniferCEstes mine are amok all by themselves... I scream at them every once in a while to keep down the mayhem. #mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

coachhays64 Big thanks to all the #mglitchat family. Must go, big day tomorrow. My book is on http://t.co/Do7QWOSQ & I have fav scene post on pubs blog. -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa If you see us trending on Twitter, come join us. We are writers/readers of books for middle-graders #mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ShiftersNovels @LM_Preston @vickijohnson @stefwass And it is a particular challenge when your work lies in the space between. #mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket @MLConklin @mikegrinti @karenb_schwartz I feel like a minority here. I love ghosts and zombies. Wish there was more in MG. #mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson ME TOO! RT “@stefwass: Jealous of the crit from @LaurelSnyder! *pouts* #mglitchat” -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis I feel a speed round of give aways coming on in the next 7 minutes...#mglitchat -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar Any #MGLitchat people in NYC? Or where is everyone from? -7:53 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @KarenB_Schwartz *gags* #mglitchat breathes slowly to keep from hyperventilating. #itsnotrational -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders RT @rachelgrinti: @writeforapples Congrats! Youre the winner of the query crit from @LindaEpstein #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @elliefalcone My friend got so spooked by her Angel Board she threw it out! #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Shelby_Bach @miralsattar Portland, OR! #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

heatherzundel @MojoFingers Came out last year, but Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu was fantastic, for boys and girls. #MGlitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

madrosenberg @stefwass I just took them out of my manuscript (fail) but when they're good (Horton Halfpott/Rick Riordan books) they add loads. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stevenmalk Yes, but it has to be flawlessly executed & really beautiful. RT @LaurelSnyder Do you think a MG can end sadly? I mean, truly? #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @miralsattar I'm in Atlanta! #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Glad for the interest in MG! @stevenmalk Mostly boy MG? #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @akossket I totally love both of them! Ghosts just ALSO scare the bejeezus out of me, haha. Zombies, not so much, but super fun. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf @miralsattar Hyde Park, NY #MGLitChat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes *hitches up socks* *stretches* RT @KDuBayGillis: I feel a speed round of give aways coming on in the next 7 minutes...#mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @rebeccazdunn Oh dear! *turns and runs* #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LM_Preston I google alert similar works to see what they are doing RT @ShiftersNovels @vickijohnson @stefwass lies in the space between. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @ShiftersNovels Upper MG. Yes. But the spin is you can straddle both... #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KateMilford @miralsattar I'm in Brooklyn, NY. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore @christinesarmel Thanks for celebrating with us! #MGLitChat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

nikkiloftin @miralsattar I'm from TX. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson RT @KarenninaPosa: If you see us trending on Twitter, come join us. We are writers/readers of books for middle-graders #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stevenmalk And you really have to go for it. All the way. RT @LaurelSnyder Do you think a MG can end sadly? I mean, truly? #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @heatherzundel Ooh, yes - loved this one. So heartfelt. :) #mglitchat -7:54 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar Thanks everyone! Had a great time at #mglitchat! If anyone is interested here's a giveaway for authors http://t.co/2NqjenmK -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz LAST QUESTION: To win 3 chapter crit from author @rachelgrinti, be the first to answer the following (1/2) #MGlitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @stefwass Congrats! You've won SECOND SIGHT by Cheryl Klein-donated by @KDuBayGillis #mglitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar @Shelby_Bach I feel like all the awesome writers are in Portland! All the starving ones are in NYC ;) #MGLitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @vickijohnson @stefwass @laurelsnyder I didn't even see it given away! Moves too fast but stutters #mglitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Just thinking that we always need to keep talking about "boy" vs. "girl" MG. #mglitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz How many more prizes are there? #MGLitChat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz QUESTION: Name a MG book with the word 'return' in the title. (2/2) #MGlitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry @miralsattar Portland Oregon #mglitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @christinesarmel Bye! See you next time! *packs that girl a cupcake to go* #mglitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rebeccazdunn @rachelnseigel pickle eclairs??? Anyone, anyone? (Horton Halfpott) #mglitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Sad endings can work. It's that flawless execution that takes YEARS to perfect! #mglitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @rachelnseigel What's an angel board? #mglitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson ooh, very well. I like this spin! “@AnshaKotyk: @ShiftersNovels Upper MG. Yes. But the spin is you can straddle both... #mglitchat” -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein #mglitchat Holy moly the tweets are flying so fast I can't keep up! Did somebody ask something? -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman @miralsattar Madison, Wisconsin #mglitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Return to witch mountain. #mglitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar @RosanneParry There you go! Proving my point! #mglitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @KarenB_Schwartz More than we can count. Wah. #mglitchat -7:55 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @rachelgrinti SECOND SIGHT is a great book. Hurrah for winner Stefanie. #MGlitchat -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

nikkiloftin @miralsattar I live in Austin! #mglitchat -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JoWhittemore @coachhays64 Thanks for hanging out! #MGLitChat -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Shelby_Bach @miralsattar LOL. Well, I lived in NYC for long enough realize I couldn't afford it on a writer's budget! Lovely peeps there tho! #mglitchat -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop @elissacruz Return to Witch mountain #MGLitchat -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @elliefalcone It's a lot like a Ouija Board except you supposedly connect with Angles. U buy them at New Age Stores. #mglitchat -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers #mglitchat Chicagoland here -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes @elissacruz return to witch mountain. #mglitchat -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @miralsattar Ontario, Canada! #mglitchat -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stevenmalk Whole range. Vanished by @wordsbysheela is a good example. RT @stefwass Glad for the interest in MG! @stevenmalk Mostly boy MG? #mglitchat -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Any way I can trade my SECOND SIGHT? Already own that one...Glad to keep it in the running! #mglitchat -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @rachelgrinti @stefwass And the cool thing is...I can hand-deliver it! #mglitchat (Do you have it already??) -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @elissacruz Return from Witch Mountain #mglitchat -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf Anyone in Los Angeles? #MGLitChat -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @elissacruz Great Brain Returns. That was one, right #mglitchat -7:56 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @elliefalcone We used one at a psychic festival and went out and got our own. We got a nasty angel once and never used it again. #mglitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop And I'm Wisconsin,too! RT @jjhoutman: @miralsattar Madison, Wisconsin #mglitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @jennifercestes Wasn't that a Disney movie? #MGLitChat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes YES! RT @kellandrewsPA: @elissacruz Great Brain Returns. That was one, right #mglitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @stevenmalk @LaurelSnyder -Going for it- means.. no tip-toe dance around the sorrow? #MGlitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @elliefalcone Or a nasty something- called us a word neither of us had ever heard b4 or knew the meaning of! #mglitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rebeccazdunn @miralsattar #Lawrence , Kansas! #mglitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @vickijohnson I learned some libraries will actually buy two copies, one for the YA section and one for the MG... #mglitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes @KarenB_Schwartz Yes, but maybe a book first? #mglitchat #watchingtoomuchdisney -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @rachelnseigel Ooooh. Cool. I stay away from Ouija boards. And mirrors in a dark room. #mglitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson I'm in Decatur GA! @miralsattar #mglitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

stevenmalk Have to run, but thanks for the questions! Always fun. #mglitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @LindaEpstein Totally agree. Being a rookie I am just soaking as much in as possible. #MGLitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry @miralsattar love my town! :-) #mglitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

StephanieRuble Also, boy & girl MCs in 1 book. RT @JenniferCEstes Just thinking that we always need to keep talking about "boy" vs. "girl" MG. #mglitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

madrosenberg @kellandrewsPA @elissacruz Return of the Indian #mglitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @KDuBayGillis Already own it! *throws it back to someone who doesn't have it yet* #mglitchat -7:57 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @stevenmalk Thank you! #mglitchat -7:58 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @PBWorkshop RIGHTO! Congrats on winning a 3-chap crit from awesome hostess @rachelgrinti! #MGlitchat -7:58 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @elliefalcone Was it in another language? #mglitchat -7:58 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @elliefalcone Didn't know about the Mirrors one... except for reciting something. #mglitchat -7:58 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @stefwass I thought you might have this one. Sigh. We have to find SECOND SIGHT a home tonight! #mglitchat -7:58 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @stevenmalk Thanks for stopping by! #MGLitChat -7:58 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @stevenmalk Thanks for stopping in! #mglitchat -7:58 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes @KDuBayGillis ME, ME, ME!!!! #mglitchat -7:58 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @elliefalcone I've always been divided about whether or not I believe it works. My Mom swore hers did- called it "Spooky Board". #mglitchat -7:58 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @kellandrewsPA Congrats! You've won the print by Lindsay Ward-donated by @lindsaymward! #MGlitchat -7:58 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar Awesome! Had a lovely time everyone! So glad I stumbled onto this chat #mglitchat. Hope to meet some of NY'ers someday! -7:58 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @stevenmalk This is something I want to learn to do anyway. Put all my chips in every time. #mglitchat -7:59 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @miralsattar Ontario, Canada! #mglitchat -7:59 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein #mglitchat This is exactly how I am at a real party: stunned by all the people who know each other, watching it all pass in a blur! -7:59 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone @rachelnseigel Isn't Bloody Mary or something three times? #mglitchat -7:59 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @KDuBayGillis Will trade for a crit! LOL! #mglitchat -7:59 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss Agent chat. I suspect interest in the house. {} #MGlitchat -7:59 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @rachelnseigel I think we totally need a "ghosts and supernatural" chat. And then we'll all stay up late w/lights on O.O #mglitchat -7:59 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @elissacruz @lindsaymward Yay! Thank you, Lindsay and #mglitchat -7:59 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel #Mglitchat Next week we kick off our second year of chats with Duologies, Trilogies, Series! -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @LindaEpstein I'm much chattier sans eye contact #MGLitChat -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Agent chat would be great. #mglitchat -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis Congrats @kellandrewsPA! I heart @lindsaymward and her amazing illustrations! Did you see the link today? I'll send it. #mglitchat -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @mikegrinti I agree! I couldn't find anything scary enough when I was a kid! #mglitchat -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @KarenB_Schwartz Eye contact is weird anyway. All the emotion is in the mouth. #MGLitChat -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

miralsattar On that note, if anyone needs help with #selfpub! I can def help! Check out http://t.co/UPBY3ljh #mglitchat -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @mikegrinti Or maybe just scary MG -- have we done that topic? #mglitchat -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

StephanieRuble RT @rachelnseigel: #Mglitchat Next week we kick off our second year of chats with Duologies, Trilogies, Series! #mglitchat -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @stefwass Hm, one sec! #mglitchat -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa Perfect! RT @rachelnseigel: #Mglitchat Next week we kick off our second year of chats with Duologies, Trilogies, Series! #mglitchat -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson RT @rachelnseigel: #Mglitchat Next week we kick off our second year of chats with Duologies, Trilogies, Series! -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating @mikegrinti Great, that will be a nightmare night for sure. :P #mglitchat -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mimicross @WriterRoss I kind of like the tiptoe dance when it comes to sorrow & kids . . . #mglitchat @stevenmalk @laurelsnyder -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein #mglitchat @rhondasaunders Um, where're the drinks at this party, anyway? *pretends to wave to someone I know* -8:00 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @miralsattar Indeed! ANd our kidlit world is growing in leaps and bounds. #mglitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gailecn There is a secret to seeing all the #mglitchat tweets. Must figure it out before next week... (off to research how to become TwitterSmart). -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @kellandrewsPA If not, we should! #mglitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @KarenB_Schwartz @LindaEpstein My eyes are SORE. This #mglitchat is crazy fast. -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket @rachelnseigel @mikegrinti scary is good. :) #mglitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @SpencerToday Ah...that's why you're so polite! #IheartCanadians #mglitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @LindaEpstein I'm here! You look stunning and confident. No worries. Thanks for giving away crits, too! #mglitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @MLConklin: @KarenB_Schwartz @LindaEpstein My eyes are SORE. This #mglitchat is crazy fast. -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry @LaurelSnyder exactly because if you're not going to really give it your all every time why bother? exhausting to do though #mglitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf RT @rachelnseigel: #Mglitchat Next week we kick off our second year of chats with Duologies, Trilogies, Series! #MGLitChat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @mikegrinti Mouth contact is something totally different though. Not much in MG (see romance topic) #mglitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @mimicross You should see me in dance class. {} #MGlitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @gailecn Indeed there is. You must SLOW DOWN TIME. With your MIND. #ninjapowers #mglitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa What I find at every chat: Awesome books and awesome tweeps to follow #mglitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @LindaEpstein @rhondasaunders Drinks on the house from @JenniferCEstes. Watch out for the bugs in the icecubes. #mglitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @kellandrewsPA LOL! #mglitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

nikkiloftin @Jess_Keating @mikegrinti I think I'll need to be there for the horror talk. #writescarysuff #mglitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @ilanawaters Sorry… ;) #MGLitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

PBWorkshop Happy first anniversary, and thanks to all the hosts. Wonderful resource and gathering place for great folks and their ideas.Bye! #mglitchat -8:01 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @rachelgrinti Getting excited over here! #mglitchat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone I think my brain just ate my eyes. Ugh. #mglitchat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MojoFingers @heatherzundel I'll put it on my list! #mglitchat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @gailecn I use tweetchat #mglitchat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rebeccazdunn #mglitchat I'm out! Lovely chatting books with you all! Happy anniversary! -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk @PBWorkshop Thanks for coming!!! #mglitchat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

rhondasaunders @lindaepstein Anyway, the party's almost over, then we can go to the bar. #mglitchat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman Another topic idea: Disabilities in MG #mglitchat WONDERSTRUCK , OUT OF MY MIND. How are disabilities represented? -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS So did all the prizes get given away? #MGLitChat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein @KDuBayGillis @rhondasaunders @JenniferCEstes Nice thing about virtual drinks are the lack of hangover! #mglitchat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes RT @mikegrinti: @kellandrewsPA LOL! #mglitchat Hmm. I have no idea what you're talking about! #mglitchat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz Gosh, time flew! Prizes flew! Thank you, everyone, for celebrating our 1-year anniversary. #MGlitchat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti @elliefalcone Let's hope it doesn't get indEYEgestion hur hur hur #mglitchat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

    

rhondasaunders @KDuBayGillis Hehe! #mglitchat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz topic idea: Functional families in MG #MGLitChat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AnshaKotyk RT @elissacruz: Gosh, time flew! Prizes flew! Thank you, everyone, for celebrating our 1-year anniversary. #MGlitchat -8:02 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Love being here, but I'm itching to read more of So B.It! *stares at book* #mglitchat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters Well, folks I must run. It's been a blast. I'll just leave the remaining cupcakes on the table--STOP FIGHTING OVER THEM!! #mglitchat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Thank YOU, and all the hosts for AWESOME! RT @mikegrinti: @elliefalcone Let's hope it doesn't get indEYEgestion hur hur hur #mglitchat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @rebeccazdunn Thanks for stopping by! See you next week! #mglitchat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @RosanneParry Well, I think sometimes we shoot for clever, because we're afraid to go past that, into TRUE. #mglitchat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein @rhondasaunders #mglitchat Wouldn't that be fun? I mean like in real life?! Get me invited to a Florida SCBWI conference or something! -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @KarenninaPosa @gailecn Never heard of tweetchat. Looking it up later. #mglitchat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Loving these virtual drinks! Cheers to MG! #mglitchat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Shelby_Bach Thank you for the lovely #mglitchat anniversary party!! It was SO fast and SO fantastic! :-D -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket #mglitchat topic: did you guys discuss kissing vs no kissing in MG already? -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @KarenB_Schwartz Is there any such thing? #mglitchat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone LOL!! RT @mikegrinti: @elliefalcone Lets hope it doesnt get indEYEgestion hur hur hur #mglitchat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @Bec_AS I think we have one more....@rachelgrinti? #MGlitchat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @LaurelSnyder Hi! Your tweet won Guys Read pack (THRILLER, FUNNY BUSINESS, and THE SPORTS PAGE)-donated by @WaldenPondPress #mglitchat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LM_Preston Goodnight ya'll...#mglitchat I should get to #amwriting -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz Thanks all, this was awesome! #MGLitChat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

StephanieRuble Thanks to the hosts for a great chat, and happy anniversary! Night everyone! #mglitchat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes I hate when I click on "reply" and I'm not fast enough so it gets attached to someone else! #mglitchat #confusing -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @elissacruz SECOND SIGHT still doesn't have a home. Both winners already have copies. #mglitchat -8:03 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @LindaEpstein Would love to! #mglitchat -8:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf MG poetry! MG poetry! #MGLitChat -8:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @elissacruz @rachelgrinti pick me, pick me! #MGLitChat -8:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @SpencerToday @gailecn Tweetchat is the magic wand that slows down time (or at least captures tweets for you) #mglitchat -8:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti Okay, I'm going to throw out another question to win SECOND SIGHT! .... #mglitchat -8:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket @ilanawaters cupcakes!!!!! Omnomnom. #mglitchat thanks for a great chat. -8:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Thank YOU, and all the hosts, for awesome! RT @elissacruz: Thank you, everyone, for celebrating our 1-year anniversary. #MGlitchat -8:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman #mglitchat is more stressful than a real party. Need to chill out before I can sleep. -8:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Take my SECOND SIGHT copy! It's chock full of fantabulous advice! #mglitchat -8:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @akossket We did romance a couple of weeks ago, which included kissing and crushing... #mglitchat -8:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

SpencerToday @KarenninaPosa @gailecn Thanks for the info. #MGLitchat -8:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz @JenniferCEstes doesn't have Second Sight #MGLitChat -8:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder @rachelgrinti @WaldenPondPress Seriously??? That's awesome. #mglitchat -8:04 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti FOR SECOND SIGHT: Name a middle grade author whose last name begins with Y! #mglitchat -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein @rhondasaunders #mglitchat We can do an agent/author panel together. Would be brilliant! @smozer is teaching me how. We would be hysterical. -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @KDuBayGillis Does @stefwass want to choose a home for it? #MGlitchat -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @rachelgrinti Someone's gotta win that book! It's a great resource! #mglitchat -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Yes, thanks to the hosts. Great to give MG the spotlight it deserves. #mglitchat -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @SpencerToday Tweetchat is an extension of Twitter that allows you to focus exclusively on one hashtag for a chat. #mglitchat -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf Yolen! #MGLitChat -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mimicross @WriterRoss Yes, def rather see you dance at a Bruce show, with me! #mglitchat -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @elissacruz I'm gonna talk to @stefwass about a prize she can use, no worries! #mglitchat -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @rachelgrinti Yolen #mglitchat -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis RT @rachelgrinti: FOR SECOND SIGHT: Name a middle grade author whose last name begins with Y! #mglitchat -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @LindaEpstein Right on! #mglitchat -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes DANG IT!!!! RT @AniProf: Yolen! #MGLitChat -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @Bec_AS Aw, shucks. It went somewhere else. But I hear @stefwass already has her win, maybe you could beg it off her? #MGlitchat -8:05 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin @AniProf you have to reply to them!#mglitchat -8:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa @SpencerToday You're welcome! #mglitchat -8:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

whbeck @KDuBayGillis Paul Yee. #mglitchat -8:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @AniProf You beat me! I had it queued up and all #mglitchat -8:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass @rachelgrinti. Really?! OMG! Hyperventilating. #mglitchat -8:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @elissacruz Always a bridesmaid.... #MGLitChat -8:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel RT @KarenninaPosa: What I find at every chat: Awesome books and awesome tweeps to follow #mglitchat -8:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

vickijohnson Fun party! Thank you for giving this new writer a home! #mglitchat -8:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @mimicross Dance with me, partner. {} #MGlitchat -8:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry @LaurelSnyder Or afraid that someone will confuse book TRUE w/ personal true and assume it's autobio. or personal attack. yuck! #mglitchat -8:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Thanks for that -- I would've had to beg....RT @KarenB_Schwartz: @JenniferCEstes doesn't have Second Sight #MGLitChat -8:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket @rachelnseigel I must hunt down the link then. Thanks. #mglitchat -8:06 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mimicross @elissacruz Great job with #mglitchat Happy Anniversary! Hope to catch the chat more often in the near future . . . -8:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Randy_Sexton RT @gailecn: There is a secret to seeing all the #mglitchat tweets. Must figure it out before next week... (off to research how to become TwitterSmart). -8:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein @KDuBayGillis #mglitchat Please tell me you'll e-mail me who won my query critique cause my eyes are bleeding from how fast this is going. -8:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elliefalcone Must rest my eyes. Night, all. #mglitchat -8:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenB_Schwartz Did anyone say Lisa Yee? #MGLitChat -8:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

AniProf Jane Yolen is also a fabulous poet! #MGLitChat -8:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes DANG IT AGAIN!!! RT @KarenB_Schwartz: Did anyone say Lisa Yee? #MGLitChat -8:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Sounds like @JenniferEstes doesn't own SECOND SIGHT #mglitchat -8:07 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

ilanawaters @akossket Yes, thanks everyone, esp. the hosts! Enjoy your prizes, guys! #mglitchat -8:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Jess_Keating A big thank you to our gracious hostesses - we'd be lost without you! #mglitchat -8:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz @Bec_AS You and me both, sister. I'm always the one giving them away, never getting them.;) #MGlitchat -8:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS MGLitChat has a LOT to live up to for next week! #MGLitChat -8:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @akossket All transcripts are available on our blog- http://t.co/883pKnk4 #mglitchat -8:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

RosanneParry @rachelgrinti Lisa Yee #mglitchat -8:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz Okay, I think we have officially given everything away. Thanks again, everyone, for a great year. Many more years to come! #MGlitchat -8:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti @kellandrewsPA You're the first to @ me with the answer, congrats! #mglitchat -8:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelnseigel @Bec_AS The pressure! ;-) #MGLitChat -8:08 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss Can we breathe now? #MGlitchat -8:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein @rhondasaunders #mglitchat You're the only other person besides ME who says "right on" (& Mark Ruffalo in The Kids are Alright) Hee hee. -8:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @LindaEpstein Yes, winners emailing us. I'll let you know who it is coming from. Thanks again!! #mglitchat -8:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket @rachelnseigel thank you <3 #mglitchat -8:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Holy cow. Most fun Thursday night ever! I feel like I need to stretch... #mglitchat -8:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders RT @rachelnseigel: @akossket All transcripts are available on our blog- http://t.co/3ICjFPUM #mglitchat -8:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman Indeed. RT @Jess_Keating: A big thank you to our gracious hostesses - we'd be lost without you! #mglitchat -8:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz Winners, don't forget to send an email to mglitchat@gmail.com with contact info, so we can get your prizes to you. #MGlitchat -8:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

mikegrinti Thanks to everyone who makes #MGLitchat happen!!! Can't wait for another year of awesome chatty goodness! -8:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

kellandrewsPA @rachelgrinti Awesome! Thank you. #mglitchat -8:09 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

stefwass Thanks for a great chat! Will definitely return next week! #mglitchat -8:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

MLConklin RT @mikegrinti: Thanks to everyone who makes #MGLitchat happen!!! Can't wait for another year of awesome chatty goodness! -8:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis One lesson we all have to learn in this biz, follow the submission rules to win! LOL! #mglitchat -8:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes Wow, such thanks to all the hosts for the past year of MG awesome. I promise to someday deliver chocolate! #mglitchat -8:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

akossket #mglitchat many thank you to the hostesses! This was a blast!! -8:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa What a great party! Thanks for the cupcakes, wine, chocolate, and more! #mglitchat -8:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @LindaEpstein Really? Are we total squares? Or is it the rest of the world? #mglitchat -8:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

jjhoutman RT @KDuBayGillis: One lesson we all have to learn in this biz, follow the submission rules to win! LOL! #mglitchat -8:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @rachelgrinti @kellandrewsPA Yahoo! I'll bundle print and book. And a funny note. Maybe some Oreos, too. #mglitchat -8:10 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

elissacruz Thanks to all who came! I now have to go back and read the transcript. I missed so much with those winner posts. ;) #MGlitchat -8:11 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein @rhondasaunders #mglitchat I'm hopelessly (happily) stuck in the 70s. What's your excuse? Yes, we're total squares. Who still says squares?! -8:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders Good night and thanks again. I'm leaving before the lights come on and expose my crow's feet. #mglitchat -8:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss A loud cheer a wonderful year. Nothing middle-of-the-road will do. ;> #MGlitchat -8:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis SUPER HUGE Thanks to our awesome hostesses @elissacruz and @rachelgrinti. What a challenging #mglitchat. Great job!!! -8:12 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LaurelSnyder And now I'm off to read.... IVAN! Hope you've all got something awesome on your bedside tables. #mglitchat -8:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @LindaEpstein Thank you for setting a good example- they left #kidlitchat a pigsty on Tuesday with all this party stuff! #MGLitChat -8:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @gailecn But hey! You've figured out tweetchat--so we'll see you next week? #mglitchat -8:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @LindaEpstein Easy. No tongue. No wandering hands. Done. #mglitchat -8:16 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @KDuBayGillis Now you're making me feel bad. <gg> I'm sorry. I'm sorry! #MGlitchat -8:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @gailecn Sorry you only get the bitty chips at the bottom of the bowl. Some of us are still around cleaning up. #mglitchat -8:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rhondasaunders @LindaEpstein Hahahaha #mglitchat -8:17 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein @KDuBayGillis #mglitchat Not necessarily so. Full body contact? Anything throbbing? Even language? -8:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gailecn .@rhondasaunders Yes! Will try to be on time... :) #mglitchat -8:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein @Bec_AS It's so easy to be helpful with cleanup when it's virtual help! #mglitchat -8:18 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @LindaEpstein Poor @rhondasaunders...I can tell nothing is going to slip by you, Linda!! : ) #mglitchat -8:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis @WriterRoss I was never good about watching kids open their presents at parties. : ) #mglitchat -8:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KarenninaPosa Whew. I'm tired. My eyes are sore. What a great night. #mglitchat -8:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

rachelgrinti Just a reminder for winners to please send an email with your contact information to mglitchat@gmail.com! Thanks! #mglitchat -8:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein @KDuBayGillis @rhondasaunders #mglitchat It's perfect because my mind's already in the gutter, as is my mouth, so I'm super attentive! -8:19 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

Bec_AS @LindaEpstein Yeah, that's the kind my kids give me, too... #MGLitChat -8:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gailecn @KDuBayGillis I don't think I'm that hungry! But will pitch in with a broom. #mglitchat -8:20 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

thebestjasmine @stevenmalk @LaurelSnyder Lots of sad to the end of When You Reach Me, and it was perfect. #mglitchat -8:21 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

gailecn @mikegrinti But Im helping clean up. That has to count for something! #mglitchat -8:21 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

WriterRoss @KDuBayGillis I was the kid who always wanted to write the names down of the gift-givers/what they gave. Anal from day one. ;> #MGlitchat -8:23 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

KDuBayGillis So, while whooping it up at #mglitchat, my kiddos were too wound up about vacay to sleep. Still awake partying upstairs. Oy. -8:24 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein @MLConklin @KDuBayGillis #mglitchat That sounds like a horror story! Throbbing bed, quivering walls. Yikes! What's sexy about that? -8:25 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

JenniferCEstes @KDuBayGillis Oy, mine too. Just went up to say goodnight. #dadfail #mglitchat -8:26 PM Jul 19th, 2012

   

LindaEpstein #mglitchat Ok bye everyone who's left! Looking forward to the critiques. Maybe next week I can figure out how to actually follow the convo. -8:27 PM Jul 19th, 2012