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October 31, 2012
In Charlotte, NC: Park Road Books, 4 p.m.
In Charlotte, NC today to do a reading/signing at Park Road Books with Kristen-Paige Madonia (FINGERPRINTS OF YOU). If you're in the area, stop by and say hi. Fun starts at 4 p.m.
October 28, 2012
Upcoming NC events--Oct. 31-Nov. 1
I'll be at Park Road Books in Charlotte, NC and Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, NC next week for reading/signings with Kristen-Paige Madonia (FINGERPRINTS OF YOU). If you live in either areas, I hope you'll join us!
Details:
Wednesday, October 31:
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Park Road Books
Address: 4139 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209
Thursday, November 1:
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Flyleaf Books
Address: 752 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Details:
Wednesday, October 31:
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Park Road Books
Address: 4139 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209
Thursday, November 1:
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Flyleaf Books
Address: 752 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
October 24, 2012
Reading/Book Signing Tomorrow in Glendale, CA!
I'll be at the B&N in Glendale tomorrow for a YA panel with two other rocking YA writers (Hilary Weisman Graham, REUNITED, and Suzanne Lazear, INNOCENT DARKNESS). We'll discuss contemporary and steam-punk young adult literature. Hope you can make it!
Date: Thurs., October 25
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Barnes & Noble in the Glendale Americana
Address: 210 Americana Way Glendale, CA 91210
Date: Thurs., October 25
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Barnes & Noble in the Glendale Americana
Address: 210 Americana Way Glendale, CA 91210
October 16, 2012
Want more of 34 PIECES OF YOU?
Wonder what song Ellie is listening to the last time she sees Jess?
OR
What Doors song Sarah references when she gives that poster to Jake?
All this and more on the FB page!
www.facebook.com/34PiecesOfYou
OR
What Doors song Sarah references when she gives that poster to Jake?
All this and more on the FB page!
www.facebook.com/34PiecesOfYou
October 4, 2012
Online YA Workshop: A few spaces still available.
Hi, Goodreads!
I'm teaching an online YA workshop, and a few spaces in the class are still available. Here are the details:
First books (YA Contemporary) | Online | October 7-28, 2012
This course offers a critical exploration of the craft techniques found in the commercially successful and award-winning first novels of John Green, Deb Caletti, and Stephen Chbosky.
Location.
Private Google group.
Class size.
Each session is limited to 6 students.
Fee.
$175. (Receive $25 off for referrals. Maximum of $50 off.)
Registration will be paid online via PayPal. See below for details. Please note that this is a nonrefundable fee.
Reading Materials.
--The Queen of Everything by Deb Caletti
--Looking for Alaska by John Green
--The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
We will read short passages from each of these books to complete our assignments, so please have access to each title.
How this works.
Each week, you will be assigned close readings of one or two passages from our selected titles. The purpose of these readings is to identify and analyze, from a craft perspective, the four key components of a successful contemporary YA novel. Following the readings, you will complete a short writing assignment (1-2 pages), demonstrating your ability to incorporate that component into your own work-in-progress.
Weekly assignments.
Week 1. (The Perks of Being a Wallflower/Looking for Alaska) | Establishing your main character’s voice and identity.
Week 2. (The Queen of Everything) | Populating your fictional world.
Week 3. (All) | The passage of time, particularly the delicate art of weaving in flashbacks.
Week 4. (All) | Building Tension
You’ll have seven days to complete each writing assignment. I’ll respond to all work individually. You’ll also have the option of sharing your work with your classmates by posting your assignments on an in-class board. Guidelines will be supplied for peer responses.
Also...
Reading/Critical analysis | While reading the selected passages, we’ll participate in a group discussion of each author's craft techniques. These discussions are designed to develop a deeper understanding of the tools and tricks available to us as writers. I’ll set up the discussion prompts and eagerly await your responses.
Supplemental Materials | For fun, I’ll supply links to articles and essays on writing that will help inspire and motivate you. I’ll also post cheat sheets designed to help you outline your plot, analyze your characters, etc. These can be used while class is in session or afterward.
Registration Deadline.
Saturday, October 6.
Interested?
Email me at carmen@carmenrodrigues.com to reserve your space.
I'm teaching an online YA workshop, and a few spaces in the class are still available. Here are the details:
First books (YA Contemporary) | Online | October 7-28, 2012
This course offers a critical exploration of the craft techniques found in the commercially successful and award-winning first novels of John Green, Deb Caletti, and Stephen Chbosky.
Location.
Private Google group.
Class size.
Each session is limited to 6 students.
Fee.
$175. (Receive $25 off for referrals. Maximum of $50 off.)
Registration will be paid online via PayPal. See below for details. Please note that this is a nonrefundable fee.
Reading Materials.
--The Queen of Everything by Deb Caletti
--Looking for Alaska by John Green
--The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
We will read short passages from each of these books to complete our assignments, so please have access to each title.
How this works.
Each week, you will be assigned close readings of one or two passages from our selected titles. The purpose of these readings is to identify and analyze, from a craft perspective, the four key components of a successful contemporary YA novel. Following the readings, you will complete a short writing assignment (1-2 pages), demonstrating your ability to incorporate that component into your own work-in-progress.
Weekly assignments.
Week 1. (The Perks of Being a Wallflower/Looking for Alaska) | Establishing your main character’s voice and identity.
Week 2. (The Queen of Everything) | Populating your fictional world.
Week 3. (All) | The passage of time, particularly the delicate art of weaving in flashbacks.
Week 4. (All) | Building Tension
You’ll have seven days to complete each writing assignment. I’ll respond to all work individually. You’ll also have the option of sharing your work with your classmates by posting your assignments on an in-class board. Guidelines will be supplied for peer responses.
Also...
Reading/Critical analysis | While reading the selected passages, we’ll participate in a group discussion of each author's craft techniques. These discussions are designed to develop a deeper understanding of the tools and tricks available to us as writers. I’ll set up the discussion prompts and eagerly await your responses.
Supplemental Materials | For fun, I’ll supply links to articles and essays on writing that will help inspire and motivate you. I’ll also post cheat sheets designed to help you outline your plot, analyze your characters, etc. These can be used while class is in session or afterward.
Registration Deadline.
Saturday, October 6.
Interested?
Email me at carmen@carmenrodrigues.com to reserve your space.
September 23, 2012
Crash Course in YA Contemporary Writing
Hey, friends!
This October, I'm teaching an online workshop in YA contemporary writing. During the class, we'll examine four key components of successful YA novels--characterization, movement of time, populating a fictional world, and raising the stakes.
Space is limited. For more information, visit:
http://www.carmenrodrigues.com/classes.
Hope to see you online!
Carmen
This October, I'm teaching an online workshop in YA contemporary writing. During the class, we'll examine four key components of successful YA novels--characterization, movement of time, populating a fictional world, and raising the stakes.
Space is limited. For more information, visit:
http://www.carmenrodrigues.com/classes.
Hope to see you online!
Carmen
July 12, 2012
34 PIECES OF YOU: SNEAK PREVIEW
Friends!
You can now read the first 36 pages of 34 PIECES OF YOU online! Just click here:
http://www.shelf-awareness.com/booktr...
And don't forget to enter the contest to win an ARC. Contest details are on the book's Goodreads page.
Let me know what you think!
CR
You can now read the first 36 pages of 34 PIECES OF YOU online! Just click here:
http://www.shelf-awareness.com/booktr...
And don't forget to enter the contest to win an ARC. Contest details are on the book's Goodreads page.
Let me know what you think!
CR
July 10, 2012
Book 3 in the 34 PIECES OF YOU: 34 Book Giveaway
Hi, all--
So pleased to announce that the 34 PIECES OF YOU: 34 Book Giveaway continues with book #3: ORIGIN by Jessica Khoury.
I'll be giving away a signed ARC of her novel on Friday, July 13. All you have to do to enter to win is:
1. Become a twitter follower @ThisIsMyHndStnd
2. Live in the U.S.
3. Retweet this giveaway!
Good luck!
Carmen
So pleased to announce that the 34 PIECES OF YOU: 34 Book Giveaway continues with book #3: ORIGIN by Jessica Khoury.
I'll be giving away a signed ARC of her novel on Friday, July 13. All you have to do to enter to win is:
1. Become a twitter follower @ThisIsMyHndStnd
2. Live in the U.S.
3. Retweet this giveaway!
Good luck!
Carmen
July 7, 2012
The '34 Pieces of You' 34 Book Giveaway!
Hey, friends,
So to celebrate the upcoming release of my next novel, 34 PIECES OF YOU, I'm giving away 34 books in the next 8 weeks!
To be eligible to win, you must follow me on Twitter AND have a U.S. mailing address.
Twitter address: @ThisIsMyHndStnd.
This Monday, I'm giving away book #2, an ARC of Level 2 by Lenore Alpenhans. I just started reading this book, and it is surprising in a really AWESOME way!
Hope to see you on Twitter!
Carmen
So to celebrate the upcoming release of my next novel, 34 PIECES OF YOU, I'm giving away 34 books in the next 8 weeks!
To be eligible to win, you must follow me on Twitter AND have a U.S. mailing address.
Twitter address: @ThisIsMyHndStnd.
This Monday, I'm giving away book #2, an ARC of Level 2 by Lenore Alpenhans. I just started reading this book, and it is surprising in a really AWESOME way!
Hope to see you on Twitter!
Carmen
