Some people start their stories with a plot ideas. Others start with a character in mind. I'm going to talk about character first, simply because that's the way I write. Next week we'll talk about plot. Even if you don't plan on outlining for NaNoWriMo, you'll need at least a main character to start with.... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, we shared more about the original classic novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley -- as part of our feature on This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel, which is a new prequel to the original book. So today, we want to talk a bit more about the original creator of Victor Frankenstein: Mary Shelley herself! Mary... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, we shared more about the original classic novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley -- as part of our feature on This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel, which is a new prequel to the original book. So today, we want to talk a bit more about the original creator of Victor Frankenstein: Mary Shelley herself! Mary... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at today's new YA releases: Tris & Izzie by Mette Ivie Harrison A modern retelling of the German fairytale "Tristan and Isolde", Tris and Izzie is about a young witch named Izzie who is dating Mark King, the captain of the basketball team and thinks her life is going swimmingly well. Until... Continue Reading →
Today we continue our countdown to Swear by Nina Malkin with part 3 of Nina’s official playlist! “Blood and Roses” — Smithereens http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqML7WbOun8 Antonia’s tune… “Unchain My Heart” — Ray Charles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA_s3VbSHLA “Set Your Head on Fire” — Black Box Revelation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyoJRD1nnHE Dice gets burned… “When I Dance” — Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers... Continue Reading →
Today we continue our countdown to Swear by Nina Malkin with part 3 of Nina’s official playlist! “Blood and Roses” — Smithereens http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqML7WbOun8 Antonia’s tune… “Unchain My Heart” — Ray Charles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA_s3VbSHLA “Set Your Head on Fire” — Black Box Revelation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyoJRD1nnHE Dice gets burned… “When I Dance” — Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers... Continue Reading →
One of the things I enjoyed most about This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel is the new layers of context it gave to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein -- even giving me new appreciation for a book I hadn't really liked much before. Reading This Dark Endeavor actually got me digging out my old copy of Frankenstein... Continue Reading →
One of the things I enjoyed most about This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel is the new layers of context it gave to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein -- even giving me new appreciation for a book I hadn't really liked much before. Reading This Dark Endeavor actually got me digging out my old copy of Frankenstein... Continue Reading →
Really? Really? *sigh* Tyra Banks' new YA novel, Modelland lands at no. 2 this week, the only new entrant. However, classic children's author Shel Silverstein remains no. 1 with Every Thing On It and Ellen Hopkins' Perfect is no. 8. Matched by Ally Condie is no. 7 on the paperback list. This Week Children's Chapter Books... Continue Reading →
* First things first ... this weekend is WORDSTOCK FESTIVAL. If you're anywhere in the Pacific Northwest, get your butt up to Portland today & tomorrow for the region's largest book festival. It's only $10 for the whole weekend!!! * One of our favorite authors here at Novel Novice, John Corey Whaley, was just named... Continue Reading →
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