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April 1, 2016 by Karen Jensen, MLS

The Twitter Chat with E. K. Johnston, author of EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR

April 1, 2016 by Karen Jensen, MLS   Leave a Comment

Here's What Happened When We Had a Twitter Chat with EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR Author E. K. Johnston//


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  1. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    So @ek_johnston, how did this story come to you? #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:06:01

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  2. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    In a few pieces! I wanted framework for contemporary, and Shakespeare seemed like a good start. #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/TLT16/status/715676551958831105 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:07:24

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  3. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    Then I got angry at a local politician, and, well, I was off to the races. #TLTExitBear ????????????

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:08:08

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  4. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @andrewkarre this books come to you, what do you do? #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:08:54

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  5. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    There has been a lot to be angry about in the news lately regarding sexual violence for sure! #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/ek_johnston/status/715677086908813313 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:09:46

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  6. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    .@TLT16 It was 2012! #TLTExitBear ???????????? And specifically, it was about abortion.

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:10:28

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  7. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    I really appreciated the way this topic is discussed in Exit. Very bold for ya. #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/ek_johnston/status/715677671536128000 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:11:34

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  8. librarianishly

    Dayna D@librarianishly
    @ek_johnston When I got to the end I wondered if you considered an ending where Hermione never finds out who her attacker was. #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:11:39

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  9. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    Nope. I am almost always in fiction for justice. #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/librarianishly/status/715677971550371841 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:12:32

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  10. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @ek_johnston Victims don't often get a lot of justice, in real world or in lit. This ending is hopeful I feel. #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:13:51

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  11. librarianishly

    Dayna D@librarianishly
    @ek_johnston I was v glad to have resolution in the bk, but so frustrated to think how many ppl don't get justice in real life #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:15:11

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  12. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    @TLT16 I'm something of a chronic optimist. #TLTExitBear ????????????

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:15:22

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  13. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    Let's talk about Hermione & Polly. Best BFFs ever. How did they come to you? #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:15:32

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  14. kris_morahan

    Kris Morahan@kris_morahan
    @TLT16 @ek_johnston Have you gotten an criticism for having a main character get an abortion? #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:15:51

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  15. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    Not yet, but it's still early! #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/kris_morahan/status/715679026384211968 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:16:46

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  16. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    Some have said that H is unlikeable because the abortion doesn't wreck her emotionally, which, well, I obviously disagree. #TLTExitBear ????????????

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:17:38

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  17. librarianishly

    Dayna D@librarianishly
    @TLT16 One of the most affecting scenes for me when Polly cries after they call Officer Plummer abt the pregnancy #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:18:35

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  18. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @ek_johnston So, are they like the abortion should wreck her more than being raped? #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:18:42

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  19. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    I stole them! Hermione & Paulina are queen/handmaiden in the play. P keeps H alive for almost 20yrs. #TLTExitBear????????????  https://twitter.com/TLT16/status/715678947338375169 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:18:44

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  20. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    .@TLT16 Yup! #TLTExitBear ????????????

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:19:31

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  21. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    Officer Plummer is also a great character. So. Great. #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/librarianishly/status/715679716158509056 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:19:31

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  22. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    .@TLT16 I also get a lot of "That's really unrealistic" which, to be fair, is the entire point. #TLTExitBear ????????????

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:20:22

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  23. andrewkarre

    andrewkarre@andrewkarre
    @TLT16 @ek_johnston I've seen that critique on goodreads, yes. #tltexitbear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:20:28

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  24. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    Police departments should read this book & learn how to talk with sexual violence victims IMHO #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/librarianishly/status/715679716158509056 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:20:39

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  25. sashikaufman

    Sashi Kaufman@sashikaufman
    Why cheerleaders? Why not soccer players or field hockey? #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:22:10

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  26. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @TLT16 And parents and friends . . . that is one of the strengths of this book. How H is supported by many #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:22:29

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  27. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    I wanted the most stereo-typical girls possible, so I could readers on their heads. :) #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/sashikaufman/status/715680615337758721 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:23:50

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  28. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    That she can deal with what has happened to her privately. I found that profound. @ek_johnston #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:23:56

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  29. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    I loved how respectful you were to cheerleaders, how you demonstrated the sport of cheerleading #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/ek_johnston/status/715681037821591552 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:25:00

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  30. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    Also, they parallel royalty well. #TLTExitBear ????????????

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:25:10

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  31. librarianishly

    Dayna D@librarianishly
    @TLT16 and pastors. Rev Rob felt like a revelation. #TLTExitBear @ek_johnston

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:25:32

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  32. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    Yes. #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/kris_morahan/status/715681379833384960 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:25:43

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  33. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    Oh he was indeed a revelation! Such a great character. #TLTExitBear #FSYALit  https://twitter.com/librarianishly/status/715681463702663168 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:26:28

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  34. andrewkarre

    andrewkarre@andrewkarre
    @TLT16 @ek_johnston there was an entire day of competitive cheer videos during one of my editorial passes. It was great. #tltexitbear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:26:45

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  35. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    .@andrewkarre @TLT16 Whereas I watched one episode of LEVERAGE a lot, and went from there. #TLTExitBear ????????????

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:27:23

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  36. kris_morahan

    Kris Morahan@kris_morahan
    He listened to H & didn't lecture or talk down to her #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/librarianishly/status/715681463702663168 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:27:39

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  37. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    I know what episode you are talking about!!! #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/ek_johnston/status/715681928196833281 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:27:45

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  38. katieEcarson

    Katie Carson@katieEcarson
    Ah, this makes me really want to read it now. #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/TLT16/status/715680910381699072 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:27:59

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  39. andrewkarre

    andrewkarre@andrewkarre
    @TLT16 @librarianishly @ek_johnston Agreed. Troubling though that a pastor doing solid pastoral care is so unusual. #tltexitbear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:28:21

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  40. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @andrewkarre @librarianishly @ek_johnston 1) I have stories and 2) lots of stereotypes in #yalit #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:29:03

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  41. librarianishly

    Dayna D@librarianishly
    @kris_morahan Yes, and he just treated her with compassion above all else. #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:29:11

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  42. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @andrewkarre @librarianishly @ek_johnston & of course many pastors would have diff reaction to that topic #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:29:28

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  43. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    .@katieEcarson The scene with the Minister was one of my "deal breakers". If I couldn't have it, I didn't want the book. #TLTExitBear ????????????

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:29:30

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  44. andrewkarre

    andrewkarre@andrewkarre
    #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/tlt16/status/715680910381699072 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:29:32

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  45. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    I'm reading and discussing WITH myd daughter because it's so good and important #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/ShelfieTalk/status/715682222804705285 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:30:04

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  46. brownekr

    Katelyn Browne@brownekr
    @TLT16 Yes, this was something that stood out to me--acknowledgment that religious actions are still community participation #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:31:33

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  47. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    I've been lucky to grow up with a lot of really great Anglicans, so I put them in as good guys. #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/librarianishly/status/715682383995908096 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:32:07

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  48. katieEcarson

    Katie Carson@katieEcarson
    @andrewkarre @ek_johnston That support is so invaluable! So glad you guys were able to bring this book to life. ^^ #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:32:10

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  49. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    That's what I love about this book - it's about supporting victims. Spot on. #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/katieEcarson/status/715683134444929028 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:32:56

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  50. anniecardi

    annie cardi@anniecardi
    @TLT16 @ek_johnston Also BEARS!!!! #TLTExitBear #THISBOOK

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:33:41

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  51. booksthathook

    Amanda F@booksthathook
    Why did you choose "Exit, Pursued by a Bear"? Other than the Shakespeare reference? Were their other contenders for the title? #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:33:53

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  52. librarianishly

    Dayna D@librarianishly
    I have an amazing bff, wondering if Polly was inspired by anyone in RL. Love this depiction of female friendship @ek_johnston #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:34:48

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  53. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    Nope! I had a title before I had a book, and then it stuck the whole way through. #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/booksthathook/status/715683565082710016 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:35:02

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  54. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    I picked it because I thought it sounds cool, and because I knew the mascot was a bear. #TLTExitBear ????????????

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:35:50

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  55. andrewkarre

    andrewkarre@andrewkarre
    @ek_johnston @booksthathook Whereas I always have title anxiety. Fortunately @jsgabel told me not to be an idiot. #tltexitbear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:37:04

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  56. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    And because we are also doing #MHYALIt, I want to make sure we give a shout out to the therapist as well #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:37:09

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  57. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    Polly isn't anyone from RL. Well, not exactly. I have a lot of great friends. #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/librarianishly/status/715683795400151040 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:37:40

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  58. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @andrewkarre @ek_johnston @booksthathook @jsgabel It's a great title! #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:37:42

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  59. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    I LOVE DOCTOR HUTT SO MUCH. He's played by Canadian Actor William Hutt in my head. #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/TLT16/status/715684386557964288 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:38:29

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  60. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @ek_johnston Do therapists really go to people's homes? #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:39:09

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  61. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    No. But he's close to retirement & wants the job & doesn't mind the drive as much as he pretends. #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/TLT16/status/715684891430522882 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:40:22

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  62. librarianishly

    Dayna D@librarianishly
    Time is moving too quickly - we haven't talked about so many interesting characters/dynamics - Tig, Amy, Dion, LEO! #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:40:23

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  63. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @librarianishly Her parents! Arguably the best parents in #yalit. Though possibly maybe the only ones (I kid). #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:41:06

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  64. librarianishly

    Dayna D@librarianishly
    @ek_johnston Follow up question - are there towns left in Canada without a Tims? (j/k I grew up in rural Northern Ontario) #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:42:11

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  65. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    @TLT16 @librarianishly Hey, there were SIX great parents in OWEN. #neveragain #TLTExitBear ????????????

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:42:20

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  66. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @ek_johnston @librarianishly True, true! (I said I was kidding) #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:42:45

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  67. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    When I wrote the book, my town did not have one. When the book was published, we did! #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/librarianishly/status/715685654022193153 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:43:01

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  68. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @ek_johnston And I just realized what they meant by Tim's - not so prevalent in America #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:43:54

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  69. jen_cyr

    Jen@jen_cyr
    I think I read @ek_johnston said this title is more fantasy than any of her fantasy titles. Was your goal to provide more hope? #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:45:16

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  70. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    Weird as it is to say, I wanted to write a book about rape that didn't trigger me too badly. So...yes. #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/jen_cyr/status/715686428999610368 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:46:21

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  71. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    Always such an interesting comment when she says it. And a sad commentary IMHO #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/jen_cyr/status/715686428999610368 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:46:26

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  72. booksthathook

    Amanda F@booksthathook
    "Exit" is quite different from A Thousand Nights. Do you prefer writing contemp? Was the writing process different at all? #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:46:45

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  73. librarianishly

    Dayna D@librarianishly
    Can you talk a bit about how you developed the character of Leo and his role in the story? @ek_johnston #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:47:25

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  74. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    But also: the politician who made me angry didn't get re-elected last October. So. Hope works out. #TLTExitBear ????????????

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:47:46

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  75. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    It's hard because you can't use dragons as plot points! But at the same time, you can use contractions. #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/booksthathook/status/715686802875629569 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:48:25

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  76. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    He was a direct lift from the play as well! Very Entitled (White) Guy who is a jerk. #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/librarianishly/status/715686969963982850 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:49:07

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  77. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    I like them both, though. I have no idea if I'll ever write another contemp, but it was fun to try! #TLTExitBear ????????????

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:50:04

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  78. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @ek_johnston In my head, I just call him the condom asshole tbh #TLTExitBear (he was the boyfriend, right?)

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:50:25

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  79. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    He was! Leontes is the king in the play. He tells H to be nice to his friends, accuses her of cheating. #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/TLT16/status/715687728461914112 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:51:31

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  80. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    When did you read the play? How long had you been wanting to write something inspired by it? @ek_johnston #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:53:13

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  81. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    Very much! In his head, he could've kept her "safe", only she strayed. He really needs to dial back. #TLTExitBear  https://twitter.com/kris_morahan/status/715687559980933121 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:53:20

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  82. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    I think I was six or seven the first time? But I've wanted to "book" it since 2009. #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/TLT16/status/715688429749538817 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:53:59

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  83. librarianishly

    Dayna D@librarianishly
    I keep thinking abt H after the book. So many stories lately abt victims being revictimized by media/social media during trial #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:55:56

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  84. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    Both. Also, he's mostly a dick. #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/kris_morahan/status/715689125572009984 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:57:29

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  85. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @jen_cyr @ek_johnston I view it as all the support H gets from everyone is the fantasy compared to what we know happens IRL #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:57:31

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  86. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    That too! #TLTExitBear ????????????  https://twitter.com/andrewkarre/status/715689341385703425 …

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:57:58

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  87. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    You guys, I'm so glad you joined us! Great questions. And again, I am so thankful to @ek_johnston for her time! #TLTExitBear

    Thu, Mar 31 2016 23:59:56

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  88. ek_johnston

    Emily Kate Johnston@ek_johnston
    Leo's main problem is that he constantly underestimates how important Polly is. #TLTExitBear ????????????

    Fri, Apr 01 2016 00:00:08

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  89. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    Basically, I think everyone everyone everyone should read EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR by @ek_johnston #TLTExitBear

    Fri, Apr 01 2016 00:00:41

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  90. r_bittner

    Robert Bittner@r_bittner
    @librarianishly @andrewkarre @ek_johnston I wondered the same thing, actually! #TLTExitBear

    Fri, Apr 01 2016 00:02:02

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  91. kris_morahan

    Kris Morahan@kris_morahan
    @ek_johnston Lots of males don't understand how important a girl's BFF is to her! #TLTExitBear

    Fri, Apr 01 2016 00:02:47

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  92. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @kris_morahan @ek_johnston Or how important self can be or her passions (in this case, cheerleading) #TLTExitBear

    Fri, Apr 01 2016 00:03:44

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  93. booksthathook

    Amanda F@booksthathook
    Thanks for the chat @ek_johnston ???? And thank you for writing such a compelling, powerful novel! I look forward to your SW book! #TLTExitBear

    Fri, Apr 01 2016 00:04:33

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  94. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    @kris_morahan @ek_johnston So it's nice to have media that sends a different message #TLTExitBear

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About Karen Jensen, MLS

Karen Jensen has been a Teen Services Librarian for almost 30 years. She created TLT in 2011 and is the co-editor of The Whole Library Handbook: Teen Services with Heather Booth (ALA Editions, 2014).

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