My new book ANNA K is a modern day reimagining of Anna Karenina set in NYC and Greenwich. Anna is a half-Korean sixteen year old who experiences the highs and lows of grand passion and true love! There are actually 3 love stories to follow! #TweetBookCon #annak

I have HUGE respect for my source material as it is one of my favorite books. I never thought of it as “rewriting Tolstoy” (as if I could ever!)I used the same beginning to set up 4 my story, and eventually it took on a life of its own that was character based! #TweetBookCon

I had this one glorious sugar free Red Bull fueled night when drafting Anna K in early 2017 where I stayed up writing until 5AM. It was near the end and I was inspired (ie: desperate) to get my first draft done! #TweetBookCon TeenBookCon

My title character Anna K would be playing with her two giant Newfoundland show dogs named Gemma and Jon Snow! I know this because I’m relying on my Newfoundland dog Gemma for entertainment during this stressful time! #TweetBookCon Blue Willow Bookshop TeenBookCon

I’m having a smidgen of writers block right now! (I blame stress) But normally if I’m working on a specific project and hit a roadblock I question if perhaps I’m stuck for a reason... like I’m headed down the wrong plot path. Switch to a new project to break it. #TweetBookCon

I have always wanted to be a writer since I was a little kid. The hard part was convincing my strict Korean parents that it was a viable career path. Haha. Also I love reading books SO MUCH I wanted to join in the fun. #TweetBookCon

I am working on the pilot episode of Anna K right now (it’s in development with HBO MAX!) My fav thing is to to think about casting. Anna K would prob be an unknown. But I do think about a blonde Chalamet for Vronsky. Or Maisie Williams for Beatrice. #TweetBookCon

Read everything. Different genres, try new authors, and pick books you wouldn’t normally read. It really shows you how big the storytelling world can be and will inspire you to realize you have to find your own story that only you can tell. Write what obsesses you. #TweetBookCon

I worked in book publishing, online marketing, advertising, PR... many assistant jobs and many battles with mean xerox machines! A writer’s life has many ups and downs financially, but it’s worth it. I moved to LA to write for TV to support my author career! #TweetBookCon

I met Mackenzie Lee (no relation) at the North Texas Teen Book Festival in early March. So I’m reading and loving The Gentlemen’s Guide to Vice and Virtue! Next up for me is Brown Girls Ghosted by Mintie Das! #TweetBookCon

I feel I have had different cheerleaders for different books. For Anna K it was my husband who was the person who inspired me and encouraged me every single day during the process. I channeled my love for him into Anna’s feelings for Vronsky. I dedicated it to him! #TweetBookCon

My first 2 weeks at home were spent obsessively reading every article and eating poptarts! I am distracted and can’t focus on anything creative. But I am trying not to add extra stress to an already stressful time, so I’m okay with whatever I can do. #TweetBookCon

Writing from home with my giant dog asleep under my desk. I also love seeing pics of Anna K all over Instagram jennyleewrites , so fun! (Sorry, I’m mainly an Instagram author instead of Twitter. I have enough procrastination problems as it is so I can’t do both!) #TweetBookCon

Thank you so much! Am happy Anna K provided you with a little fun and frothy escapism during these strange days! I very much prefer my drama-drama to be fictional!! Please stay safe! 💖💙💖 #TweetBookCon

That’s a wrap on #TweetBookCon! We're so grateful that y'all could join us. If you'd like to support our bookshop, you can purchase TeenBookCon books from us here: bluewillowbookshop.com/event/teenbook… If you missed this, search the #TweetBookCon hashtag and read through the conversations!

I would say thank you for reading Anna K! Also, there’s a great power in everyone sharing the same experience around the globe. Yes, it’s scary, but we should empathize with one another and offer kindness and support during this time. My fav escape is with a book! #TweetBookCon

Thank you Blue Willow Bookshop (I bought American Royals from your store!) I wish I could have seen your store in person... but hopefully next year! 💖💙💖 thanks for this fun Twitter event! TeenBookCon #TweetBookCon

Thank you Vanity Fair (and Arimeta Diop!) for picking ANNA K as one of the 21 BEST BOOKS of 2020 to help you “tolerate” this year! Everyone needs a little escape these days, right?! I know I do!! Link in bio!!… instagram.com/p/CDAf4ToAX6u/…

Woke up to a super fun email from my friend Mel (we worked together on Season 3 of Brockmire) letting me know that ANNA K received a shoutout in Sam Sifton’s NYTimes “What to Cook” newsletter/column today! Thank you… instagram.com/p/CDz0trMg-FA/…

Week Three of #PlatformYABookClub! We're reading ANNA K. by jennyleewrites Find out how to join here: youtube.com/watch?v=rVf6xn…