Author of Young Adult Fiction
There was no benefit to sneaking out where Nick Green lived, as the only things within walking distance were fields and a playground. But one night he did go out to investigate a blood-curdling cry, like a monstrous caterwaul. Rumour had it that one of …
A little different post from me, today … a book review … of another sort! I received Sweet Mercy as an ARC from BethanyHouse for my review. If you don’t already know what an ARC is, well, it’s a not-yet-finished books and the book is …
The Tale of Mally Biddle by M.L. LeGette When Mally Biddle agreed to spy upon the King of Lenzar and his overbearing knights she knew she was heading into danger. She didn’t know she’d find a family unlike any other. Posing as a servant in …
I can’t say thank you enough to all these awesome bloggers for supporting me in the release of Day After, book 2 in the 19th Year Trilogy. May 6 J. Taylor Publishing Have You Heard My Book Review May 7 Parajunkee’s View Cloud Nine Girl …
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Captive Spirits Aztar is a planet where no one remembers a time of peace. Fear of those who wield a mystical cruelty holds people as CAPTIVE SPIRITS. All that remains is the waning belief in a savior who will someday come to restore peace …
Hey guys! I’m S. M. Boyce (call me Boyce)—fantasy author of the young adult Grimoire Saga. I’ve been invited over to chat about unique names in novels, particularly young adult. This is an open discussion, so I definitely want to hear your thoughts on this …
Today’s A to Z challenge is brought to you by the letter L! One of my favorite things about writing for the younger crowd is that I sometimes have to relearn a topic. I know because I’m ‘old’ but my teenage characters would have experienced …
Did you ever watch the movie How to Train a Dragon? It’s actually one of my favorite movies. BUT! I have a big problem in how it was ‘cast’. Cast? you ask. Yes, let me explain. How to Train your Dragon is set on the …
Ever read a book, open the pages and feel like the narrator is telling you HIS or HER story? That’s the first person perspective in writing. If you open a book and read he said and she said and instead of where you might find …
There are four letters in the word hung. There are four letters in the word cool. They have never changed. But the meaning certainly has. At least if you’re between the ages of oh … 14 – 25? For the oldies, let’s check … Per …
Goddess Girls #10 – Pheme the Gossip Get to know Goddess Girl Pheme…the original “gossip girl”! As the goddess girl of rumor and gossip, Pheme prides herself on being “in the know” and having the most up-to-date info on anyone and everyone at Mount Olympus …
F is for … well what other than the F word? Yes, yes, I’m talking about that word. That word. And since we’re talking about YA novels, let’s talk about that word. Appropriate or not? Real or not? I have to say, as a teen, …
You’ve heard the expression “the elephant in the room, right?” According to Wikipedia, this means: “Elephant in the room” is an English metaphorical idiom for an obvious truth that is either being ignored or going unaddressed. The idiomatic expression also applies to an obvious problem …
More on the A to Z challenge today! There’s nothing like a good dog right? Loads of movies feature dogs as ‘man’s best friend’ and that applies to YA fiction, too. I’ve read books with cats. Books with guinea pigs. You name it, some animal …
Right? Isn’t that the old saying? Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Examples in young adult literature: – drugs – swearing – sex – violence One could argue those are the realities of teen life though, right? They cuss, they have sex and …
So as I said, this is post #2 in the A to Z Challenge. This one though, is more a philosophical question about young adult books. I know there’s been tons of talk about sex in YA novels, but I’m asking about those girls that …
Today begins the 26 day, A to Z challenge. What is this? It’s a 26 day blog challenge. That means, for 26 days, in April, I will be blogging. I’ve chosen the Young Adult genre (in general) as my theme for the month, so you’ll …
Thank you, up front, to “I Am A Reader, Not A Writer” and Good Choice Reading for hosting this awesome hop! What makes a kick butt character? Let me tell you. 🙂 First off, they don’t do nothing BUT kicking butt. They are well rounded …
Thank you, up front, to “I Am A Reader, Not A Writer” for hosting this awesome hop! I have a SUPER SPECIAL paperback to give away to you today! Oh yes, yes, I do! In fact, it’s so special, there’s only ever going to be …