Did you read ghost stories as a child? Is there a book that influenced your writing the most? MGM: You describe yourself as a lover of all things creepy. There were many more twists, turns, and pitfalls leading to this wonderful place and though the road is still far from smooth I have come to expect the bumps and just try my best to keep moving forward. At long last, I received my first contract with a small publisher that has since closed their doors. I joined a critique group, learned a great deal about the craft of writing, and how to properly submit a manuscript to publishers. After countless rejections I began networking with other writers. I wrote another manuscript without success. I wrote my first manuscript knowing little about writing or the business of writing and was rejected far and wide. Unfortunately, my path to publication was more of a long and winding road-a road riddled with obstacles and paved with tears. Marina Cohen: It was always my dream to be a published author. Middle Grade Mafia: How did you decide to become a writer and what was your path to publication? Her novel The Doll’s Eye releases in February of 2017. Her spine-chilling middle-grade novel The Inn Between was released in March of 2016. She is an author of numerous books for children and young adults. Today we are honored to have Marina Cohen with us.
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