The Revenant by Sonia Gensler is a beautiful cross-breed of many genres, each one employed masterfully throughout the entire novel. Today, we're taking a look at two very crucial elements of the book -- which could help those of you participating in our The Revenant Ghost Story Writing Contest. Today, we're looking at the elements... Continue Reading →
The Revenant: Elements of the Ghost Story & Gothic Novel
The Revenant by Sonia Gensler is a beautiful cross-breed of many genres, each one employed masterfully throughout the entire novel. Today, we're taking a look at two very crucial elements of the book -- which could help those of you participating in our The Revenant Ghost Story Writing Contest. Today, we're looking at the elements... Continue Reading →
The Revenant by Sonia Gensler: Ghost Story Writing Contest
Our July Book of the Month, The Revenant by Sonia Gensler, crosses over many genres and themes -- but at the very heart of the plot is a ghost story. So for this month's writing contest, we want you to think creepy and spooky! Here are the details: The Contest: In 250-500 words, write a... Continue Reading →
The Revenant by Sonia Gensler: Ghost Story Writing Contest
Our July Book of the Month, The Revenant by Sonia Gensler, crosses over many genres and themes -- but at the very heart of the plot is a ghost story. So for this month's writing contest, we want you to think creepy and spooky! Here are the details: The Contest: In 250-500 words, write a... Continue Reading →
Writing Prompt: That Was Then…
Our That Was Then writing prompt is still going! Â Nearly every longer story has at least one flashback in order to give the reader insight to the character's past. Â The key to writing flashbacks is in the transitions. Our writing prompts are usually due on the 15th of every other month, however there will be... Continue Reading →
Ally & Ally: Carter and Condie land in top 10 this week
The sequel to Ally Carter's best-selling Heist Society, Uncommon Criminals, has landed at No. 3 this week, and Ally Condie's Matched rejoins the top 10 at No. 9. This Week Children's Chapter Books Weeks on List 1 THE THRONE OF FIRE, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion, $18.99.) The Kanes seek the sun god, Ra; Book 2 of... Continue Reading →
The Saturday Post: New books, Horcruxes, Hallows & More
* John Green has announced that he is signing *every* pre-order of his new book, The Fault in Our Stars. * Kimberly Derting unveiled the title, blurb & cover of the third book in The Body Finder series: The Last Echo Violet kept her morbid ability to sense dead bodies a secret from everyone except... Continue Reading →
Coming July 11, 2011 … THE POTTER GAMES
Are you a fan of The Hunger Games and Harry Potter? Then take note of The Potter Games -- a mysterious new website counting down to a big reveal on July 11th, 2011. What is it? I can't say -- but I can tell you, it's going to be amazing! I'm one of the people... Continue Reading →
The Day Before: Lisa Schroeder Wishlist Contest
To mark the final day in our week-long celebration of Lisa Schroeder's The Day Before, we're delighted to be teaming up with Simon Pulse to bring you a very cool contest. We call it the Lisa Schroeder Wishlist Contest. Why? Because not only can you win a copy of Lisa's new book, The Day Before,... Continue Reading →
The Day Before: Lisa Schroeder Wishlist Contest
To mark the final day in our week-long celebration of Lisa Schroeder's The Day Before, we're delighted to be teaming up with Simon Pulse to bring you a very cool contest. We call it the Lisa Schroeder Wishlist Contest. Why? Because not only can you win a copy of Lisa's new book, The Day Before,... Continue Reading →
