That moment when you finish the final book in a beloved series, and it was everything you'd hope for and more, and then depression sets in as you realize it's all over? That's where I found myself upon finishing Black Heart by Holly Black, the third and final book in her Curse Workers series. Cassel... Continue Reading →
That moment when you finish the final book in a beloved series, and it was everything you'd hope for and more, and then depression sets in as you realize it's all over? That's where I found myself upon finishing Black Heart by Holly Black, the third and final book in her Curse Workers series. Cassel... Continue Reading →
Ready for another writing prompt?  This time we're going visual! We chose three images from WeHeartIt.  Your job is to write a story that incorporates all three of those images.  Let these photos inspire you in any way.  Just make sure you use all three somehow. Writing tip: Whenever possible, replace a weak verb + adverb... Continue Reading →
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (or OCD) is no laughing matter -- unless, of course, you're reading the new book Lexapros & Cons by Aaron Karo, a riotous look at the ups and downs of high school life made all the more difficult by having to deal with OCD. Lexapros & Cons follows high school senior Chuck... Continue Reading →
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (or OCD) is no laughing matter -- unless, of course, you're reading the new book Lexapros & Cons by Aaron Karo, a riotous look at the ups and downs of high school life made all the more difficult by having to deal with OCD. Lexapros & Cons follows high school senior Chuck... Continue Reading →
So you want to be a Curse Worker, eh? Okay, maybe not ... but that's the theme of our new writing contest, in honor of Black Heart by Holly Black -- which is IN STORES TODAY!!!! The Contest Use the premise of the Curse Workers series, and write your own piece of flash fiction that... Continue Reading →
So you want to be a Curse Worker, eh? Okay, maybe not ... but that's the theme of our new writing contest, in honor of Black Heart by Holly Black -- which is IN STORES TODAY!!!! The Contest Use the premise of the Curse Workers series, and write your own piece of flash fiction that... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some of today's new releases in YA: The Marked by Inara Scott In her second semester at a boarding school for teenagers with special powers, Dancia Lewis faces danger from both inside and outside of Delcroix Academy. All of her life, Dancia Lewis has wanted to use her powers for good.... Continue Reading →
Today, we are thrilled to announce we are part of a very fun & unique promotion with Harper Teen for Insurgent by Veronica Roth, the hotly anticipated sequel to Divergent. Today marks the "Choosing Ceremony," and we are proud to announce that we have chosen Candor! See who else is in Candor over at the... Continue Reading →
Today, we are thrilled to announce we are part of a very fun & unique promotion with Harper Teen for Insurgent by Veronica Roth, the hotly anticipated sequel to Divergent. Today marks the "Choosing Ceremony," and we are proud to announce that we have chosen Candor! See who else is in Candor over at the... Continue Reading →
Novel Novice 