Zinn blogged throughout her cancer battle, from the time she was diagnosed in March 2009 through May 2011, when she passed away. Bridget was very open and honest about what she was going through and she saw the world in a way that not many people did." "She was very authentic in her joy and positivity. "Her brightness drew people to her," he says. She was a writer and a reader but, above all, a true friend of good books and readers everywhere."ĭowell is touched, though not particularly astonished by the outpouring of support for his late wife's work. "We, her family and friends, are so grateful for the kindness of readers to help share her work with the world. "If you're the parent of a teen who might like 'Poison,' take them to the library to check it out, put it on hold or buy them a copy," Scott implored. "If you're doing an event, consider giving a piece of your time to the story of Bridget and 'Poison.' If you're a librarian, spread the word about 'Poison.' If you're a reader who loves 'Poison,' please post a review. "If you're an author, consider mentioning 'Poison,'" Scott wrote.
Young adult fiction author Inara Scott last month blogged a host of ideas for getting the word out, a post that quickly spread to other authors' social media feeds. I really hope people, in a way, get to meet her through her words." "Her book has that same perfect blend of charm and romance and humor. "Bridget was so kind and gentle, and yet she was so smart and witty," says Young. "When she passed away, everyone immediately said, 'We want to support this book and we want everyone to be able to read it,'" says Suzanne Young, author of "A Need So Beautiful," who met Zinn through a writers group in Portland.
They've urged Twitter users to tweet about #Poison and Facebook folks to post pictures of themselves holding "Poison." They're urging bloggers to write about their own firsts - first novel, first post, first anything, really - in honor of Zinn's debut.
Her fellow authors and Dowell have coordinated an all-out "Poison" fest to get the book in front of as many readers as possible. Now that same literary community, the one she spent years studying and celebrating, is rallying around "Poison," determined to have its reception live up to Zinn's legacy. Bridget understood that it's a great responsibility, and part of that responsibility is knowing what's gone before you and fitting your story into kind of a larger story. "People think they can write for kids because it's easier.
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