This one was hot off the press when I snapped it up, eager to read the rest of Tris Prior's story begun in Veronica Roth's first two books, Divergent and Insurgent. Wow! Roth finished what she started and finished it well. Taking up Tris' tale and adding in a new perspective from Tobias, she continued… Continue reading Thursday Titles: Allegiant
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Tuesday Critique: Eliora Arrives at the Harem
In this second excerpt from my Nanowrimo novel, Enter, the main character Eliora arrives in the harem of King Xerxes in Susa. Please feel free to let me know what you think. 🙂 The first glimpse of a future home is always fraught with meaning. Which room would be mine? What would become my new… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: Eliora Arrives at the Harem
Thursday Titles: World Without End
So a few years ago I read Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. I thought it was pretty good and decided it was about time I picked up the sequel, World Without End. Here's what I thought. World Without End is a rarity in a sequel, in that it continues the story begun in… Continue reading Thursday Titles: World Without End
Tuesday Critique: Enter
This is a little peek at my Nanowrimo novel, entitled Enter. Hope you enjoy. Feel free to let me know what you think in the comments. 🙂 When the sun rises on my night’s vigil, I know I am not alone. It doesn’t matter that Ethan is sleeping in his rumpled bed across the tiny,… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: Enter
Nanowrimo wrap up
So, I'm back to blogging now that Nanowrimo is wrapped, and I thought I'd take a minute to reflect on my second experience with the great novel writing mayhem. Being my second time attempting this challenge, I went into it with the confidence of knowing I can do this. I knew it was going to… Continue reading Nanowrimo wrap up
Writer Wednesday: Building Blocks of Plot
It's been a long time since grade school story writing, and since nanowrimo is coming up soon, I think it's time to brush up on plot. First of all, where does a story come from? Where do you get that seed from that starts a book? What are the building blocks that go into making… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: Building Blocks of Plot
Writer Wednesday: 10 Reasons to Nanowrimo
It's almost time to start Nanowrimo again. What is it, you ask? National Novel Writing Month. During November, over 300,000 people undertake to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Here's why I think anyone who's ever thought about writing a novel should do this. 1. It's a great reminder to write daily. 2.… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: 10 Reasons to Nanowrimo
Thursday Titles: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
I've been eyeing this book by Cassandra Clare for a long time, even before the movie came out. I seem to see it everywhere and I was wondering what all the hype was about. Unfortunately, though it seemed like it had all the ingredients for a novel I would like, this one fell flat for… Continue reading Thursday Titles: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Thursday Titles: Insurgent
Last week I gave a rave review for Divergent by Veronica Roth, and already I'm finished the second book in the series, Insurgent. Wow! What a stellar book! This is the kind of book I'm jealous of as an author, and the kind I devour as a reader. Just fantastic! The story follows Tris Prior… Continue reading Thursday Titles: Insurgent
Writer Wednesday: 3 Ways to Build Suspense
Ever read a book that kept you hanging on till the last page, unable to put it down? Ever read one that didn't? What made the difference? Why did you lose interest in that one book? Why did you forget about everything else while you read the other? Suspense. Even if it isn't a "suspense"… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: 3 Ways to Build Suspense
Erin E. M. Hatton 