Stuff
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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My life in 8 words: "Trying to uncover life's mysteries with a smile"
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 21stNov 15, 2009
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Workshop at the Library Connection@Adams in GlendaleNov 08, 2009
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Echo Park Reading + Inspiring Young VoicesNov 08, 2009
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Investigating Character WorkshopOct 25, 2009
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Before I WriteOct 17, 2009
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Portia Reading In Echo ParkOct 06, 2009
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Writing Workshop at 826LAAug 18, 2009
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A Message from TaraAug 17, 2009
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Fiona’s Comments on the new Portia BookJun 25, 2009
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Pizza and Book Party at Vroman’s - Sat. June 20thJun 17, 2009
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Big Fun at Juvie!May 27, 2009
Author Voices:
Just Outside My WindowMay 19, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
Name of your favorite composer or music artist?May 05, 2009
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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's Books
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Portia's Exclusive and Confidential Rules on True FriendshipJust when Portia thinks life will never change in her small town, a mysterious new girl named Misty Longfellow enters the halls of Palmville Middle...Read More
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Portia's Ultra Mysterious Double LifeI look at the clock: 4:23 a.m. In approximately three hours I have to wake up again to go to school, and I haven't even gone to sleep yet. How can I...Read More
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Anna Hays Revealed
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...
