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Valerie Tejeda

Freelance Writer

What's your favorite Teen Vogue moment?
Hands down, interviewing and writing a story about Lois Lowry author of The Giver. She was just so intelligent and all around lovely. I was starstruck!What beauty product are you loving right now?
Nars velvet lip gloss pencil! Its the perfect gloss/lipstick hybrid and I can't get enough of them!What is your goal for the rest of the year?
To write more young adult books! My debut novel Hollywood Witch Hunter came out in July and I'm working on another YA novel as we speak. I'm addicted to storytelling. It's a problem.What's the best advice you've ever received?
Don't be so concerned about what other people are doing. Keep your eyes on your own life and focus on what's best for you!
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