Our exclusive Q&A with This Dark Endeavor author Kenneth Oppel continues today. If you missed part 1, check it out here -- otherwise, read on! In THIS DARK ENDEAVOR, we can already see Victor's flaws as a character -- the same flaws that eventually lead to his troubles in FRANKENSTEIN. What are the challenges of... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at today's exciting new releases in YA (and one adult book from YA goddess Ellen Hopkins): The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some... Continue Reading →
We've talked about character; now let's talk plot and structure. It's hard to talk about outlining without overlapping into structure, so some of the links are a repeat. Again, how much planning for plot and structure you do ahead of time will depend on your personal preference. Outliners like me will feel better about having... Continue Reading →
Fans of Maggie Stiefvater's elegant writing style and slowly-building narratives will find plenty to enjoy in her latest standalone novel, The Scorpio Races. It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live.... Continue Reading →
Fans of Maggie Stiefvater's elegant writing style and slowly-building narratives will find plenty to enjoy in her latest standalone novel, The Scorpio Races. It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live.... Continue Reading →
Swear by Nina Malkin will be in stores TOMORROW, but first we bring you the fourth & final part of Nina’s official playlist for the book! “Crow Song” — Girls Dead Monster http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02rIuMtYQHA As in Edgar Allan Crow… “Spoonful” — Howlin’ Wolf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyfgb9sDT1I Getting’ giggy with it... “White Wedding” — Billy Idol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgFh4RHgn0A It is... Continue Reading →
Swear by Nina Malkin will be in stores TOMORROW, but first we bring you the fourth & final part of Nina’s official playlist for the book! “Crow Song” — Girls Dead Monster http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02rIuMtYQHA As in Edgar Allan Crow… “Spoonful” — Howlin’ Wolf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyfgb9sDT1I Getting’ giggy with it... “White Wedding” — Billy Idol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgFh4RHgn0A It is... Continue Reading →
Today, I am delighted to kick-off our week-long feature on Virtuosity by Jessica Martinez, a really brilliant debut novel about the scary-competitive world of classical music, family turmoil, new love, and addiction. This book pretty much rocked my socks off (full review coming tomorrow), and I'm thrilled to be featuring it all this week here... Continue Reading →
Today, I am delighted to kick-off our week-long feature on Virtuosity by Jessica Martinez, a really brilliant debut novel about the scary-competitive world of classical music, family turmoil, new love, and addiction. This book pretty much rocked my socks off (full review coming tomorrow), and I'm thrilled to be featuring it all this week here... Continue Reading →
Today, we share part 1 of our three-part interview with This Dark Endeavor author Kenneth Oppel! I really enjoyed picking his brain a bit about his clever prequel to Frankenstein -- so many thanks to Chrissy at S&S for arranging this interview, and to Ken for answering all my bizarre questions! And now, on with... Continue Reading →
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