I had a sort of fortuitous, unexpected meeting with Scott Westerfeld earlier this year at BEA in New York City. I'd missed getting a ticket to his signing for ARCs of Goliath, so I didn't expect to see him. Later that day, I swung by the S&S booth to meet with some of their marketing... Continue Reading →
The passengers aboard the Titanic formed a social microcosm of sorts, with representatives from almost every socio-economic class. Today -- in honor of Fateful by Claudia Gray -- we'll highlight some of the celebrities who sailed first class on that doomed voyage. Millionaire John Jacob Astor IV and his wife Madeleine Force AstorĀ (who was pregnant... Continue Reading →
The passengers aboard the Titanic formed a social microcosm of sorts, with representatives from almost every socio-economic class. Today -- in honor of Fateful by Claudia Gray -- we'll highlight some of the celebrities who sailed first class on that doomed voyage. Millionaire John Jacob Astor IV and his wife Madeleine Force AstorĀ (who was pregnant... Continue Reading →
As you dive into reading Fateful by Claudia Gray (now in stores!), you might find yourself wondering a bit about the real-life history of the RMS Titanic, since most of the book takes place on the ship. Here's a brief look at the history of the Titanic. Just the Facts There's a lot of information... Continue Reading →
As you dive into reading Fateful by Claudia Gray (now in stores!), you might find yourself wondering a bit about the real-life history of the RMS Titanic, since most of the book takes place on the ship. Here's a brief look at the history of the Titanic. Just the Facts There's a lot of information... Continue Reading →
This week, we've talked about about the Titanic and the role it plays in Claudia Gray's Fateful -- but her new standalone novel also mixes historical fiction with paranormal romance, so today we want to focus a bit on werewolf lore and legend, to help set the stage before Fateful hits stores on September 13th!... Continue Reading →
This week, we've talked about about the Titanic and the role it plays in Claudia Gray's Fateful -- but her new standalone novel also mixes historical fiction with paranormal romance, so today we want to focus a bit on werewolf lore and legend, to help set the stage before Fateful hits stores on September 13th!... Continue Reading →
Before Fateful by Claudia Gray hits stores on September 13th, we wanted to share some great resources where you can learn more about the Titanic -- especially as we approach the 100th anniversary of the infamous voyage. (The ship sank in April 1912.) RMS Titanic This group is exclusively in charge of preserving the history... Continue Reading →
Before Fateful by Claudia Gray hits stores on September 13th, we wanted to share some great resources where you can learn more about the Titanic -- especially as we approach the 100th anniversary of the infamous voyage. (The ship sank in April 1912.) RMS Titanic This group is exclusively in charge of preserving the history... Continue Reading →
Because it weaves in historical fiction with other literary elements, The Jewel & the Key is the perfect type of YA book to bring into the classroom. And lucky for us, author Louise Spiegler is a teacher herself -- and already had some ideas! She's been putting together a classroom guide that will eventually find... Continue Reading →
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