Today, we are delighted to host Stasia Ward Kehoe's Audition blog tour -- a book that we truly think is fab-u-lous! As part of our stop, Stasia stopped by for a short Q&A: I used to be so intimidated by verse novels, but thanks to authors like you and Lisa Schroeder, I've really come to... Continue Reading →
We're nearing the end of our countdown to Dark Eden by Patrick Carman, but we still have a few tricks (and treats!) up our sleeve. Since Halloween weekend is upon us, and Halloween is on Monday (the same day Dark Eden hits stores) -- we asked Patrick to share his spooky playlist. After you check... Continue Reading →
We're nearing the end of our countdown to Dark Eden by Patrick Carman, but we still have a few tricks (and treats!) up our sleeve. Since Halloween weekend is upon us, and Halloween is on Monday (the same day Dark Eden hits stores) -- we asked Patrick to share his spooky playlist. After you check... Continue Reading →
In The Chronicles of Harris Burdick, 14 authors write short stories based on illustrations and captions featured in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. This concept has been used by teachers and writers for years -- and now we're inviting you to do the same ... with a very cool prize at stake!... Continue Reading →
In The Chronicles of Harris Burdick, 14 authors write short stories based on illustrations and captions featured in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. This concept has been used by teachers and writers for years -- and now we're inviting you to do the same ... with a very cool prize at stake!... Continue Reading →
You can have a horror novel without gothic elements, but it's impossible to have a gothic novel without horror. This Dark Endeavor has both in spades. On Novel Novice we've talked before about what elements make a gothic novel (here and here) but Kenneth Oppel captures them so well, it's worth revisiting. Like horror, the... Continue Reading →
You can have a horror novel without gothic elements, but it's impossible to have a gothic novel without horror. This Dark Endeavor has both in spades. On Novel Novice we've talked before about what elements make a gothic novel (here and here) but Kenneth Oppel captures them so well, it's worth revisiting. Like horror, the... Continue Reading →
A new movie hits theaters today, and the topic is stirring up a bit of a debate in the literary community. Anonymous addresses the hotly debated conspiracy theory that William Shakespeare did not actually write any of his beloved plays and sonnets: Set in the political snake-pit of Elizabethan England, Anonymous speculates on an issue... Continue Reading →
A new movie hits theaters today, and the topic is stirring up a bit of a debate in the literary community. Anonymous addresses the hotly debated conspiracy theory that William Shakespeare did not actually write any of his beloved plays and sonnets: Set in the political snake-pit of Elizabethan England, Anonymous speculates on an issue... Continue Reading →
Today, Lionsgate released *eight* new character posters for The Hunger Games movie -- and we thought they were so cool, we had to whip up a few desktop wallpapers for you. Feel free to download & use these for personal use - but PLEASE, do not repost these on other websites. Rather, we ask that... Continue Reading →
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