YA Book Review: The Good Sister by Jamie Kain

November 20, 2015

The Good Sister by Jamie Kain St. Martin’s Griffin Publication date: available in paperback December 8, 2015 Target Audience: ages 13 and up (Young Adult) Full Disclosure: I received a copy from St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review. . I love a book that begins with a mystery. The Good Sister lets … More YA Book Review: The Good Sister by Jamie Kain

Writers! Stay Creative and Connected during the Holiday Madness

November 1, 2015

The stretch of time between Halloween and New Year’s is usually jammed packed with places to go and things to do. Make sure you dedicate some time for books — whether it’s reading, writing, or both. Here are some ideas for infusing writing time into your holiday time: New Moon Girls has a brilliant post: … More Writers! Stay Creative and Connected during the Holiday Madness

YA Book Review: Romancing the Dark in the City of Light by Ann Jacobus

September 25, 2015

Romancing the Dark in the City of Light by Ann Jacobus Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin’s Griffin Publication date: October 6, 2015 Target Audience: ages 14 and up (Young Adult) Full Disclosure: I received an ARC from St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review. Paris! What a perfect setting for a novel … More YA Book Review: Romancing the Dark in the City of Light by Ann Jacobus

From Beginning to End — Some Writing Prompts

August 30, 2015

Last week, I talked about exploring the last lines in novels — and how much can be learned from some of the classic novelists, often ending their stories with impact. How do those last lines linger? Make you think? Make you feel? A fun and alternate exercise can lead to some creative and thought-provoking writing … More From Beginning to End — Some Writing Prompts

What to Say in the End — Last Lines can Speak Volumes

August 23, 2015

There is often much talk — for good reason — about the opening lines in novels. After all, a good first line can hook a reader and immediately pull them into your story. The writer’s job, of course, is to keep the story interesting, so the reader stays invested long after the first page. Beyond … More What to Say in the End — Last Lines can Speak Volumes