One of the coolest additions was a movable scene board (see picture). I recently remodeled my study to better fit my writing needs. What’s the view like from your favorite writing space? It will be published by Scholastic and Egmont in 2014. It’s a contemporary story set in my home state of Texas about a girl who dreams of being a singer, but is held back by her negative, self-critical inner voice she calls “Skinny.” I’m currently working on my second book, SENSATIONAL, a contemporary set in the same Texas town.

My debut novel, SKINNY, was published by Scholastic last October and in the UK (Egmont) in February, 2013. Tell us a bit about your book(s), published and/or in progress! I moved to Colorado about fifteen years ago and feel very fortunate to be able to live where Texans go to vacation! Most of my family is still in Texas, but I don’t think I’ll ever move back. Let’s get to know her!įirst things first: Colorado native or transplant? Today, I am thrilled to welcome young adult author Donna Cooner!ĭonna’s widely praised debut YA novel SKINNYwas a finalist for the Colorado Book Award, and she has another novel on the way. Welcome back to the Colorado is for Writers interview series! Every other Tuesday, I talk to different Colorado-based authors about their work and their connections to this beautiful state. Posted Septem& filed under Interview, Writing. She has also written children’s television shows for PBS and textbooks for future teachers.Interview with Colorado author Donna Cooner! She’s also the author of over twenty picture books and was a founding member of the Brazos Valley Society of Children’s Bookwriters and Illustrators. She’s a big fan of chocolate and laughing (not necessarily in that order).ĭonna is the author of two novels for young adults, SKINNY and CAN’T LOOK AWAY. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with her two labs and a cat named Stu. A former teacher and school administrator, she now teaches teachers and principals at Colorado State University where she is the director of the School of Teacher Education and Principal Preparation. She is a three time graduate of Texas A&M University. She has also written children’s television shows for PBS and textbooks fo Donna Cooner was born and raised in Texas. Donna is the author of two novels for young adults, SKINNY and CAN’T LOOK AWAY. She’s a big fan of chocolate and laughing (not necessarily in that order).

Donna Cooner was born and raised in Texas.

Skinny by Donna Cooner