Are young-adult sci-fi writers inventing a new genre?

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I recently finished Diana Wynne Jones's Hexwood, and was astonished by its format. When you think of young adult sci-fi/fantasy, you probably think of Harry Potter, right? I did too.

But Hexwood threw me a real curve ball. The story isn't just non-linear, it's multi-linear. The main character, Ann, experiences four separate events more or less

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Hey!

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Totally didn't realize you had a blog-- must bookmark.

I also have a blog, though one not nearly as intellectual as yours. Mine consists mostly of posts about poop explosions. Toddlers on laxatives are fun! Also my neurotic cats.

I hope we can get together the next time I'm in Austin-- or if you ever make it up to Seattle!

Off to spend the next two hours reading your archives.

~Jessie M.

Re: Hey!

[spicysaurus]

Oh no! You're in for quite a disappointment. I only have a couple of interesting posts, but there's quite a lot of garbage. Hope you didn't waste too much time!

Poop explosions sound awful... you have multiple occasions to talk about them?!

Hit me up if you're headed to Austin, and I'll certainly let you know if I'm up your way! Hope you and your family are well. :)

Re: Hey!

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Oh yes. I even write bad poetry about it: http://connorssong.blogspot.com/2009/05/warning-this-post-contains-bad-poetry.html

Lovely, no?

I haven't even met your husband! This is a sad state of affairs. We must catch up-- my cell number is on my facebook page. Call me sometime!

~Jess