Debra J. Edwards's Blog, page 7
March 15, 2015
What am I reading at the moment?
As an author, I like to make sure that I keep up to date with books in my writing genre of children's/YA. I read quite quickly so I do manage to get through a lot of books. The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare has had me gripped from book one, City of Bones. I love the world of shadowhunters that she has created. I quite fancy myself dressed all in black, fighting alongside Clary, Jace, Izzy and Alex as they track down the demons of the world. Added to the mix is Clary's best friend, Simon - a mundane - and the mysterious warlock Magnus, amongst others. It all forms a rich tapestry set in a world which you just can't help being sucked in to.
March 13, 2015
'A marvellous book full of unexpected twists, turns and ...
'A marvellous book full of unexpected twists, turns and high imagination.' Herbie Brennan, international best selling author of Faerie Wars.
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March 12, 2015
One of my favourite discworld books by the now late Terry...
One of my favourite discworld books by the now late Terry Pratchett which includes this wonderfully written section:
The night was as black as the inside of a cat. It was the kind of night, you could believe, on which the gods moved men as though they were pawns on the chessboard of fate. In the middle of the elemental storm a fire gleamed among the dripping furze bushes like the madness in a weasel’s eye. It illuminated three hunched figures. As the cauldron bubbled an eldritch voice shrieked: ‘When shall we three meet again?’
There was a pause.
Finally another voice said in far more ordinary tones: ‘Well I can do next Tuesday.’
Blurb
Things like crowns had a troublesome effect on clever folks; it was best to leave all the reigning to the kind of people whose eyebrows met in the middle.
Three witches gathered on a lonely heath. A king cruelly murdered, his throne usurped by his ambitious cousin. A child heir and the crown of the kingdom, both missing…
Witches don't have these kind of dynastic problems themselves – in fact, they don’t have leaders. Granny Weatherwax was the most highly-regarded of the leaders they didn't have. But even she found that meddling in royal politics was a lot more complicated than certain playwrights would have you believe, particularly when the blood on your hands just won't wash off and you're facing a future with knives in it...
The night was as black as the inside of a cat. It was the kind of night, you could believe, on which the gods moved men as though they were pawns on the chessboard of fate. In the middle of the elemental storm a fire gleamed among the dripping furze bushes like the madness in a weasel’s eye. It illuminated three hunched figures. As the cauldron bubbled an eldritch voice shrieked: ‘When shall we three meet again?’
There was a pause.
Finally another voice said in far more ordinary tones: ‘Well I can do next Tuesday.’
Blurb
Things like crowns had a troublesome effect on clever folks; it was best to leave all the reigning to the kind of people whose eyebrows met in the middle.
Three witches gathered on a lonely heath. A king cruelly murdered, his throne usurped by his ambitious cousin. A child heir and the crown of the kingdom, both missing…
Witches don't have these kind of dynastic problems themselves – in fact, they don’t have leaders. Granny Weatherwax was the most highly-regarded of the leaders they didn't have. But even she found that meddling in royal politics was a lot more complicated than certain playwrights would have you believe, particularly when the blood on your hands just won't wash off and you're facing a future with knives in it...
March 10, 2015
The eye of the dragon
Searching for dragon pictures I came across this one. It reminds me of the wonderful dragon books by Chris D'Lacey, The Last Dragon Chronicles. Equally, it could be the eye of Smaug, the gold-hoarding dragon in the Hobbit. I love the way the shades of blue work and the shape of the pupil as a diamond.
March 9, 2015
Dragon artwork
Beautiful dragon artwork. So inspiring.
March 8, 2015
Marvin's Curse ebook now reduced to 99p/99c
'A marvellous book full of unexpected twists...'
Marvin's Curse
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Marvin's Curse
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