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Anna Hays

Anna Hays
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Anna Hays

Anna Hays is a writer and producer for a variety of formats and media including books, toys, theme parks, film, and television. Anna lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and their twin sons.

Author Revealed:
Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
A. Fixing my own car (I live in LA)
Learn more about Anna Hays
My life in 8 words: "Trying to uncover life's mysteries with a smile"
October 16, 2009
Before I write, I make sure the house is clean, the lawn is watered, the laundry is done, I've figured out everything I'm doing...
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May 18, 2009
There is a secret world that I share every time I sit down to write. It's just outside my window. And it's wild. I mean, I have...
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January 5, 2009
Happy New Year! This author portal-thing is so exciting to me. I'd love to hear what you're thinking and get some feedback. I...
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Portia Avatar's Blog:
LAYApalooza at CSLA on November 21st
Nov 15, 2009
Nov 08, 2009
Nov 08, 2009
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Investigating Character Workshop
Oct 25, 2009
Author Voices:
Before I Write
Oct 17, 2009
Portia Avatar's Blog:
Portia Reading In Echo Park
Oct 06, 2009
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Writing Workshop at 826LA
Aug 18, 2009
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A Message from Tara
Aug 17, 2009
Jun 25, 2009
Jun 17, 2009
Portia Avatar's Blog:
Big Fun at Juvie!
May 27, 2009
Author Voices:
Just Outside My Window
May 19, 2009
May 05, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What’s your greatest flaw?
May 05, 2009
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What’s your best quality?
May 05, 2009
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Who is your favorite fictional hero?
May 05, 2009

Anna Hays Revealed

Anna Hays Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Less is Always More Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Dreaming Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. Um Q. What’s your best quality? A. I'm an optimist Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Honesty, Integrity, Humor Learn more about Anna Hays

Authors on the Web

Tennessean, January 11, 2012
...t the first time the library used this technology to bring in an author for a book discussion. Anna Hays, who lives in California and is the author of the Portia children’s book series, also used Skype to visit with the library’s Mother-Daughter Book...
Westwood-Century City Patch, November 7, 2011
...Stars (ASAS-LA). Featured children's authors include: Derek Taylor Kent, Scary School; Carolyn Cohagan, The Lost Children; and Anna Hays, Portia's Ultra Mysterious Double Life. * Free movie swag items from Paramount's upcoming film Hugo will be...
Eventful, October 27, 2011
...Carolyn Cohagan, The Lost Children, "A captivating fantasy about loss, determination and hope." –– Publisher's Weekly Anna Hays, Portia's Ultramysterious Double Life, "Portia is an interesting and brilliant amateur detective." –– Curled Up Kids...