All this week we've been featuring The Coming of the Dragon by Dr. Rebecca Barnhouse-- and today, as we wrap-up all our goodies, we present you a desktop wallpaper. Just click to view full-size, then right-click to save: Be sure to check out all of our posts on The Coming of the Dragon, and go... Continue Reading →
Novel Novice Feature: The Coming of the Dragon wallpaper
All this week we've been featuring The Coming of the Dragon by Dr. Rebecca Barnhouse-- and today, as we wrap-up all our goodies, we present you a desktop wallpaper. Just click to view full-size, then right-click to save: Be sure to check out all of our posts on The Coming of the Dragon, and go... Continue Reading →
The Best of The Mermaid’s Mirror by L.K. Madigan
Today marks the end of our October Book of the Month feature on The Mermaid's Mirror by L.K. Madigan ... and while we're a little sad that it's all coming to an end, we're excited to look back at all the fun we've had this month! Special thanks once again to the lovely & fabulous... Continue Reading →
The Best of The Mermaid’s Mirror by L.K. Madigan
Today marks the end of our October Book of the Month feature on The Mermaid's Mirror by L.K. Madigan ... and while we're a little sad that it's all coming to an end, we're excited to look back at all the fun we've had this month! Special thanks once again to the lovely & fabulous... Continue Reading →
Zombies vs. Unicorns: Choose Your Side!
Back in September, we spent a week gushing over how much we loved the new short story anthology Zombies vs. Unicorns edited by Holly Black & Justine Larbalestier. Well, now we want to gush some more ... and insist you CHOOSE A SIDE! There's now neutral territory in this debate. No "Team Switzerland." It's Zombies.... Continue Reading →
Zombies vs. Unicorns: Choose Your Side!
Back in September, we spent a week gushing over how much we loved the new short story anthology Zombies vs. Unicorns edited by Holly Black & Justine Larbalestier. Well, now we want to gush some more ... and insist you CHOOSE A SIDE! There's now neutral territory in this debate. No "Team Switzerland." It's Zombies.... Continue Reading →
Novel Novice Feature: Dragon, Beowulf & mythology in YA
Our featured book this week is steeped in mythology, but you don't have to be an expert to understand it. Actually, there are many types of mythology, but The Coming of the Dragon focuses on Scandinavian/Nordic mythology. Below, you'll find a primer on some of the figures and concepts you'll find mentioned in The Coming... Continue Reading →
Novel Novice Feature: Dragon, Beowulf & mythology in YA
Our featured book this week is steeped in mythology, but you don't have to be an expert to understand it. Actually, there are many types of mythology, but The Coming of the Dragon focuses on Scandinavian/Nordic mythology. Below, you'll find a primer on some of the figures and concepts you'll find mentioned in The Coming... Continue Reading →
Flash Burnout by L.K. Madigan: A lesson in photography
The Mermaid's Mirror isn't the only novel to bear L.K. Madigan's name: She also wrote a contemporary novel called Flash Burnout. It's one of my favorite YA books of all time. Part of this is because much of it centers around two of the main characters' photography class and assignments. "Flash burnout" actually refers to overexposing... Continue Reading →
Flash Burnout by L.K. Madigan: A lesson in photography
The Mermaid's Mirror isn't the only novel to bear L.K. Madigan's name: She also wrote a contemporary novel called Flash Burnout. It's one of my favorite YA books of all time. Part of this is because much of it centers around two of the main characters' photography class and assignments. "Flash burnout" actually refers to overexposing... Continue Reading →
