Today, we've got a cool little treat for you. One of our long-time blog followers -- and frequent entrant in our writing contests -- has self-published her first book. Writing under the pen name Parker Stevens, the book is Shades of Darkness: Anna and Donovan have loved each other since they were children in Ireland.... Continue Reading →
Parker Stevens: “When the Titanic met Ireland”
Today, we've got a cool little treat for you. One of our long-time blog followers -- and frequent entrant in our writing contests -- has self-published her first book. Writing under the pen name Parker Stevens, the book is Shades of Darkness: Anna and Donovan have loved each other since they were children in Ireland.... Continue Reading →
The Best of Poison by Bridget Zinn
Today marks the final day in our March Book of the Month feature celebrating Poison by Bridget Zinn. But before we bid farewell, we want to take a look back at highlights from this month's posts: Fantasy Writing Contest You've got until Sunday to submit your entries in our fantasy writing contest for a chance... Continue Reading →
The Best of Poison by Bridget Zinn
Today marks the final day in our March Book of the Month feature celebrating Poison by Bridget Zinn. But before we bid farewell, we want to take a look back at highlights from this month's posts: Fantasy Writing Contest You've got until Sunday to submit your entries in our fantasy writing contest for a chance... Continue Reading →
Poison by Bridget Zinn: Essay & Project Ideas
Today we're bringing you some essay and project ideas for using Poison by Bridget Zinn in the classroom. Be sure to add your own suggestions in the comments below! Essay Topics: Study the elements of a classic fairy tale, and examine how these elements are used throughout Poison Discuss how Poison uses elements of a... Continue Reading →
Poison by Bridget Zinn: Essay & Project Ideas
Today we're bringing you some essay and project ideas for using Poison by Bridget Zinn in the classroom. Be sure to add your own suggestions in the comments below! Essay Topics: Study the elements of a classic fairy tale, and examine how these elements are used throughout Poison Discuss how Poison uses elements of a... Continue Reading →
Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt
There are lots of things to love about Lindsey Leavitt's Going Vintage. And much like main character Mallory loves her lists, so do I. So let me list the ways I love Going Vintage: 1. Sixties style. When Mallory decides to "go vintage," she goes all the way -- including her wardrobe. And there's nothing... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt
There are lots of things to love about Lindsey Leavitt's Going Vintage. And much like main character Mallory loves her lists, so do I. So let me list the ways I love Going Vintage: 1. Sixties style. When Mallory decides to "go vintage," she goes all the way -- including her wardrobe. And there's nothing... Continue Reading →
New YA Releases: March 26, 2013
Here's a look at some of today's new YA releases: Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt When Mallory’s boyfriend, Jeremy, cheats on her with an online girlfriend, Mallory decides the best way to de-Jeremy her life is to de-modernize things too. Inspired by a list of goals her grandmother made in1962, Mallory swears off technology and... Continue Reading →
Poison by Bridget Zinn: Fantasy & Fairy Tales
Poison by Bridget Zinn, our March book of the month, is a charming and witty story that incorporates many elements of the fantasy genre and classic fairy tales. So today, we want to take a closer look at the genre and how it relates to Poison. Once Upon A Time It’s hard to trace the... Continue Reading →
