Author Interview: Lynda Mullaly Hunt

I am an author of MG books for children--which means I have the best job in the world! My debut novel is being released from Nancy Paulsen Books (Penguin Group for Young Readers) on May 10, 2012. I am also the director of the annual SCBWI Whispering Pines Retreat. I live with my husband, two teenagers, impetuous beagle and beagle-loathing cat.

*Bio taken from Lynda's blog

I'm very excited to be hosting Lynda Mullaly Hunt, author of One For the Murphys, today. She has been very generous and is participating in the fun new interview feature, Three Words With...(nifty banner still to come)

A little about One For the Murphys

Description (Taken from Goodreads):

A moving debut novel about a foster child learning to open her heart to a family's love

Carley uses humor and street smarts to keep her emotional walls high and thick. But the day she becomes a foster child, and moves in with the Murphys, she's blindsided. This loving, bustling family shows Carley the stable family life she never thought existed, and she feels like an alien in their cookie-cutter-perfect household. Despite her resistance, the Murphys eventually show her what it feels like to belong--until her mother wants her back and Carley has to decide where and how to live. She's not really a Murphy, but the gifts they've given her have opened up a new future.

Now Three Little Words With...Lynda Mullaly Hunt

In which I torment you by asking you to use ONLY three words to describe the following:

One For the Murphys - Tale of resilience

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Carley Connors - She feels real

I definitely agree here!

Boston Red Sox - Bring Tito back

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It still makes me sad to know Tito is gone...and to see how bad we play :(

Wicked (the play, the word, whatever) - Sox Defy Gravity???

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I really loved how Wicked plays into the story throughout...so good!

Foster kid -- Full of potential

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This story made me really feel what it must be like for some foster children

Mrs. Murphy - Maker of miracles (acronym: Mom)

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So true! And fitting, for the day after Mother's Day.

New York Yankees (I’m hoping – and expecting – only negative words) - Toni should reconsider

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Die-hard Yankee hater, right here!! I think I'd get along splendidly with Mr. Murphy. I'd probably get a little frustrated with Toni though.

Family -- Sometimes in unexpected

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These three words could not be truer.

Thank you sooooo much for stopping by and sharing your words, Lynda. 

And to everyone out there, you MUST pick up One For the Murphys!!

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Find Lynda Mullaly Hunt online:

Website | Blog | Twitter

Buy it online:

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | The Book Depository | Indiebound