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In 2008 I became the winner of the first-ever cellphone novel contest in the western world with my serial novel 13 TO LIFE. I like to believe I brought an American twist to the Japanese cellphone novel concept. My serial novel was a short, consumable read with a rebellious heart and layers of subtext. Unlike typical Asian cellphone novels written by young women in a semi-autobiographical fashion-- 13 TO LIFE is their energetic and dangerous teenage American cousin.
What started as a simple cellphone novel at Textnovel.com grew into a multi-book deal with St. Martin's Press for 13 TO LIFE. I've gotten some amazing reviews from bestselling authors and I recognize that I'm truly blessed. Book 1 in the 13 TO LIFE series comes out June 22, 2010 through St. Martin's Griffin.
I invite you to pick up a copy of 13 TO LIFE and see how a simple cellphone novel like the version still posted at Textnovel.com in its rough and ready form grew into a New York City-style series of traditional novels.