Move over "paranormal romance": Steampunk is about to replace you as the next big thing in Young Adult literature, starting with Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. You might be surprised to know that the idea behind steampunk has been around much longer, before the term was coined by author K.W. Jeter in 1987, when he wrote a... Continue Reading →
Clockwork Angel: Steampunk Writing Contest
Today, we're kicking of the first of TWO great contests we'll be holding all month for our August Book of the Month -- Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. And because Clockwork Angel is such a big deal, we're going all-out this month with our first writing contest. Are you ready? Here we go ... The... Continue Reading →
Clockwork Angel: Steampunk Writing Contest
Today, we're kicking of the first of TWO great contests we'll be holding all month for our August Book of the Month -- Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. And because Clockwork Angel is such a big deal, we're going all-out this month with our first writing contest. Are you ready? Here we go ... The... Continue Reading →
Introducing Clockwork Angel & The Mortal Instruments
Today, we're kicking off a really exciting Book of the Month here at Novel Novice -- Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, which hits stores August 31st. But we're not just previewing her new book. We're also talking about her original series, The Mortal Instruments, as well! We have a ton of really great things in... Continue Reading →
Introducing Clockwork Angel & The Mortal Instruments
Today, we're kicking off a really exciting Book of the Month here at Novel Novice -- Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, which hits stores August 31st. But we're not just previewing her new book. We're also talking about her original series, The Mortal Instruments, as well! We have a ton of really great things in... Continue Reading →
Book review: Dangerous Neighbors by Beth Kephart
Synopsis: It is 1876, the year of the Centennial in Philadelphia. Katherine has lost her twin sister Anna in a tragic skating accident. One wickedly hot September day, Katherine sets out for the exhibition grounds to cut short the haunted life she no longer wants to live. Review: Some books are fun, some are entertaining,... Continue Reading →
Deadlines extended for our two writing contests!
Good news! We're extending the deadlines for our two writing contests! First ... our Naughty List writing contest is now open until SUNDAY, August 1st at midnight (mostly due to myself not remembering the original deadline and putting out conflicting information). Prizes include signed copies of The Naughty List and So Many Boys by Suzanne... Continue Reading →
The Summer of Skinny Dipping: That’s a wrap!
Today, we wrap up our week-long feature on The Summer of Skinny Dipping by Amanda Howells. First, we want to remind you about our contest to win one of 5 copies of The Summer of Skinny Dipping -- it ends at midnight (PT) tonight! Next, we want to take a quick look back at all... Continue Reading →
The Summer of Skinny Dipping: That’s a wrap!
Today, we wrap up our week-long feature on The Summer of Skinny Dipping by Amanda Howells. First, we want to remind you about our contest to win one of 5 copies of The Summer of Skinny Dipping -- it ends at midnight (PT) tonight! Next, we want to take a quick look back at all... Continue Reading →
Amanda Howells: The Summer of Skinny Dipping Q&A Part 3
Today, we present part 3 of our 3-part interview with The Summer of Skinny Dipping author Amanda Howells (see part 1 & part 2)-- and today, she tackles the now-traditional Novel Novice flash questions! If you could trade places with one person for a single day, who would it be & why? Kristen Stewart—both on... Continue Reading →
