“Summer and Bird” : exquisite cover and book!
The book I’m featuring today is Summer and Bird, by Katherine Catmull, published in 2012. I picked it up because of its cover.
What? Yes! Who made that saying up, anyway? “Don’t judge a book by its […]
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“Summer and Bird” : exquisite cover and book! The book I’m featuring today is Summer and Bird, by Katherine Catmull, published in 2012. I picked it up because of its cover. What? Yes! Who made that saying up, anyway? “Don’t judge a book by its […] In saying weirdos unite, I’m pointing out that when we become friends with another outsider, those parts of ourselves that are ostracized, can become a source of bonding. One of the strong themes in my books is friendship and its transformational power. Friendship adds to an individual’s life in at least two […] I’ve been exploring the different ways authors create suspense; ways they grab a reader’s attention and hold it throughout the telling of their tale. So far I’ve brought you examples of action and adventure, mystique and intrigue—today I’ve got a beautiful example of connection and conflict. In this case, connection and conflict […] Paperback now available on Amazon
I’ve been exploring and sharing different ways authors engage their readers. Today let’s bring in mystique and intrigue. Fantasy is a genre perfectly situated for mystique and intrigue. Magical beings, other worlds, magical powers—they all have that unique draw that I’m calling “intrigue.” The Curse of the […]
One of the challenges a writer faces is how to gain the attention of her reader and hold it throughout an entire story. It sounds easy enough, but it’s no easy feat. I’ve been learning, as I read other authors, about different ways this can be effectively done. Today’s reading recommendations highlight […] One of the details of my real life that influences my storytelling is a history of moving a lot as a child, and an exposure to cultures other than my own. I attended first grade at an American school in Kabul, Afghanistan (during a peaceful era), and I spent my senior year in high school […] In writing, like in any journey, there’s always another challenge coming down the pike. Which makes it extra important to celebrate the wins. I’ve got one tonight I just had to share: It’s here! The Curse of the Neverland, (second edition) is now available in paperback on Amazon! Click […] Calling a book “fantasy” often evokes in the mind of the listener something like The Hobbit, Watership Down, The Dragons of Pern, or Star Wars—imaginary worlds populated with non-humans who have heroic adventures that may or may not be human-like. For some people, that’s a real turn-off. They prefer gritty reality. The truth is, “fantasy” […] |
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