We're delighted to host Houglass author Myra McEntire today, with an exclusive guest blog. Thanks to Myra for taking time out of her busy schedule to share a bit with us here at Novel Novice! * * * If you look in the acknowledgement section of HOURGLASS, you’ll read mention of GeeGee Hillman. Mrs. Hillman... Continue Reading →
John Corey Whaley: “I Know YA Saves”
You've probably heard all the ruckus about #YAsaves recently (if not, we've got a recap here) -- and while most of the buzz has started to die down, we couldn't turn down the chance to share this fantastic response by debut author John Corey Whaley, whose book Where Things Come Back is one of our... Continue Reading →
Richard Newsome: “Writing & Travel”
Today, Richard Newsome - author of The Billionaire's Curse and The Emerald Casket stops by to guest blog, as we celebrate some of the best books in middle grade for your summer reading. Both of his books are now available, and offer some great adventurous reading! So check them out today! And now, here's Richard... Continue Reading →
Rebecca Lim: “On Writing Mercy”
Today, we have Rebecca Lim -- author of Mercy -- guest blogging about her book, and how it came to be. Many thanks to Rebecca for stopping by. And don't forget -- Mercy is in stores now, so pick up your copy today! Mercy came about through a combination of factors. I was researching a... Continue Reading →
Rebecca Lim: “On Writing Mercy“
Today, we have Rebecca Lim -- author of Mercy -- guest blogging about her book, and how it came to be. Many thanks to Rebecca for stopping by. And don't forget -- Mercy is in stores now, so pick up your copy today! Mercy came about through a combination of factors. I was researching a... Continue Reading →
Katie Kacvinsky: “Welcome to the World of Awaken”
Today, author Katie Kacvinsky is guest blogging, in honor of the upcoming release of her new novel, Awaken -- an exciting new book that takes place in the future, but explores issues that you might find rather relevant today. And actually, I should clarify. Katie isn't guest blogging, per se ... her character, Madeline is!... Continue Reading →
Katie Kacvinsky: “Welcome to the World of Awaken“
Today, author Katie Kacvinsky is guest blogging, in honor of the upcoming release of her new novel, Awaken -- an exciting new book that takes place in the future, but explores issues that you might find rather relevant today. And actually, I should clarify. Katie isn't guest blogging, per se ... her character, Madeline is!... Continue Reading →
Lauren DeStefano: “The Stories You Won’t See”
Today, Wither author Lauren DeStefano is stopping by to guest blog. Today, she's sharing a post previously written on her blog. In it, Lauren talks about the stories she's written that we won't see, and how these unseen stories have shaped her as writer. Some excellent thoughts, and food for thought for any of you... Continue Reading →
Lisa & Laura Roecker: “The Best & Worst Parts of Being a Writer”
Today, we're taking part in the official blog tour for The Liar Society by Lisa & Laura Roecker -- a cool, Nancy Drew-esque mystery that is a very fun read (though it does have some creep-out potential, so take heed fellow late-night readers!) You can see our review of The Liar Society here, but today... Continue Reading →
Kimberly Derting: “The Good Old Days”
Kimberly Derting, author extraordinare behind THE BODY FINDER and DESIRES OF THE DEAD, is guest blogging here today about her writing process, and how it's changed. Thanks for stopping by (yet again), Kim! THE GOOD OLD DAYS… When I first wrote THE BODY FINDER, my plan was simple: Sit down and write. That was it. ... Continue Reading →
