Bookanista Review: CHOPSTICKS
Here is the official blurb from the publisher:
CHOPSTICKS
After her mother died, Glory retreated into herself and her music. Her single father raised her as a piano prodigy, with a rigid schedule and the goal of playing sold-out shows across the globe. Now, as a teenager, Glory has disappeared. As…
One Year After the Book Deal
First, I want to say that I know how lucky I am, and I try to never take it for granted. I’ve had more success in the last year than I know how to cope with on most days. I’ve sold four books, some with foreign and audio rights. I’m going to graduate with my MFA in July in Paris, and…
Class of 2k12: Facial Expressions
I have a post up over on the Class of 2k12 blog. It’s all about how to show what your characters are feeling through facial expressions. It includes some images that have helped me tremendously. Be sure to check it out!
http://classof2k12.com/?p=1244
Bookanista Review: MAY B.
Full disclosure: Caroline Starr Rose is a fellow Class of 2k12er.
Here is the official blurb from the publisher:
MAY B.
I’ve known it since last night:
It’s been too long to expect them to return.
Something’s happened.
May is helping out on a neighbor’s Kansas prairie homestead—just until Christmas, says Pa. She…
Sample Chapter and Other Stuff
I know, I know. I’ve been absent again. The sequel to TOUCHED is due to my editor at the end of this month, and my first pass pages on IF I LIE are due on 2/1. Add my MFA creative thesis due at the end of the month, too,…
Change Write Now: Week 1
ETA: I also lost 3 lbs this week. I’m sure it’s a lot due to all the water we’re drinking, but it’s a start!
On January 1 we began week one of the Change Write Now challenge. The game challenges the players to lead a healthier lifestyle. More details here. We have a shocking 92 players (a few dropped out…
Bookanista Review: THE MAPMAKER AND THE GHOST
Full disclosure: I picked up this ARC from the author as we are Class of 2k12 sibs, Sarvenaz Tash.
Here is the official blurb from the publisher:
THE MAPMAKER AND THE GHOST
Goldenrod Moram loves nothing better than a good quest. Intrepid, curious, and full of a well-honed sense of adventure, she…
Blog Circus 2011: Top 5 Favorite Books (Road Trip Wednesday)
Continuing on our week of lists, today we have my Top 5 Favorite Books of 2011. I read a lot of books this year. And I review all of my favorites for the Bookanistas. Here’s my list.
- WHERE SHE WENT by Gayle Forman (review)
- ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS…
Blog Circus 2011: Top 5 YA Girls/Top 5 YA Guys
Today’s blog – part of the week of the best of 2011 lists, a blog circus led by Sarah Enni - was difficult. We’re looking at the baddest or hottest YA Girls and Guys of 2011. Now these characters are not always in our most recommended books, or even from…
Blog Circus 2011: Top 5 Favorite Songs to Write to
We’re back again for a week of the best of 2011 lists, a blog circus led by Sarah Enni. Today we are listing the Top 5 Favorite Songs/Albums to Write to. Now, just like last year, I rarely purchase a whole album. The last two were Grace Potter…
