Read this book: SHRINKING VIOLET

So who hasn't fantasized about being a radio DJ? Well, Danielle Joseph actually did it--and now she's written debut YA title SHRINKING VIOLET, which is all about a girl who becomes a radio DJ.

I remember hearing the first few pages of this book being read out loud during a Florida SCBWI conference (they put on an outstanding conference!) and knowing it would be pubbed. And indeed... it is. Congratulations Danielle! So read the scoopage below and grab your copy of SHRINKING VIOLET today.

ABOUT THE BOOK
For high school senior Teresa Adams, every day is an ordeal. She’s so painfully shy that she lives in dread of having to speak to anyone in the hallways or answer questions in class. But after school, in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks—doing mock broadcasts for Miami’s hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up, Tere surprises herself by working up the nerve to ask her stepfather to give her a chance—and finds herself The SLAM’s newest intern on one of the station’s most popular shows. Behind the mike she’s Sweet T, her sexy, confident on-air persona. To everyone’s shock—especially her mother’s—Sweet T is a hit. Even Gavin, the only guy in school who she dares to talk to, raves about the mysterious DJ’s awesome taste in music, making Tere wonder if it’s possible to be jealous of yourself. But when The SLAM announces a songwriting contest—and a prom date with “Sweet T” is the grand prize--Sweet T’s dream could turn into Tere’s worst nightmare. . . .

MY FAVE TRIO OF QUESTIONS...
I think teen books can, and should, be read by grown-ups. Tell my grandma Grace why she should read your book.
This is a book for the everyday girl that struggled with the social politics of high school, that didn't give in and stayed true to herself.

--What would your 16-year-old self say if she read your book?
Wow, i wrote this--lol! She would probably find a lot of solace in the book!

--I am fascinated by writers' inspirations. Tell me about a real-life setting that found its way into your book.
My book is set in Miami so I drew from my everyday settings. The copy editor for my book questioned the peacocks crossing the road but that is the norm where I live:)!

THE STATIC ON DANIELLE

Danielle Joseph was a college DJ for five years on the Gyroscope, a world music show. She also interned at several top Boston radio stations while earning her BFA in Creative Writing and an MA in Marketing Communications and Advertising from Emerson College. She has taught Creative Writing and English to Middle school students.

 

Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Danielle now lives in Miami, Florida with her husband and two young sons. These days you can find her cruising around with the tunes blaring and her internal DJ hard at work.