What a fun column, Trish! I love seeing YA get more exposure in the greater sphere of romance. (As Twilight has proven, adults can love YA just as much–or more!–than teens.)

And, echoing what Tina and Rosemary already said, thanks for throwing the spotlight on the YA RITA finalists. I’m a gushing fangirl about both of their books, too, and couldn’t be happier with my nominated sisters.

I’ll have to pick up Ghostgirl. It sounds like something I’d really enjoy. I was leery of it’s kitchy cover, but obviously shouldn’t judge by that. (ha ha)

Nancy, you need to read some YA because you and another friend have finally gotten me to reading Lois McMaster Bujold. Granted, I’m on like Page 12 of the first of the three prequels, but at least I’ve started.

Maria, LOL. My sister and I aren’t twins, but sometimes we have the same thought and will type the same thing into instant messenger at the same time. We say, “You’re in my brain!”

Tina, congrats on your RITA nomination. That must be incredibly cool. I have seen If I Stay mentioned all over, and it’s getting good bookstore placement.

Patrice, I really enjoyed the Midnighters series.

Jan, I’m so glad Andi enjoyed Heartbreak River! Westerfeld’s Uglies series is also on my TBR. So many books, so little time!

Hey, PJ. Thanks for the welcome. I’m thrilled to be here. And hopefully once I get a car and get some early June deadlines behind me, I can come out to play here even more.

Esri, I’m curious about the story in Homecoming too.

Debra, thanks for stopping by and commenting.

Anna, you are so right. There is a breadth and depth to YA now that there wasn’t when I was a teen. Love it.

Vanessa! Golden Heart nominee in da house. I’m looking forward to reading Tera’s and Tina’s books. I think you’ll really enjoy Rosemary’s.

MJ, those are both on my TBR list.

GHOSTGIRL sounds great, and I’d like to offer up another YA paranormal for consideration that I just read and really enjoyed: IF I STAY by Gayle Forman. If you haven’t read it, check that out, too!