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August 2, 2013
Review - Master of all Desires by Judith Merkle Riley
So I'm finally getting back on top of my NetGalleys with my pending trip to Australia, I'm hoping to get a lot of reading done while I take time off writing, as I'm expecting two books to be ready for edits after (or soon after) I get back.
So today I'm going to tell you about Master of all Desires.
This book is set during the reign of Henry II of France. You start by meeting his slighted queen, who is understandably upset about him blowing her off for his elderly mistress. The history of this story revolves mostly around these royals and their children. I have to admit, I really wanted to see his manipulative mistress get hers all the way through.
The "main" plot revolves around Sibille. I loved Sibille all the way through. She lived a life of unfortunate events, but had a good nature. So every time people tried to scheme against her, or use her, I just felt bad for her. Especially when she managed to acquire the mystical "Master of all Desires". Despite resisting the horrible mummified head in a box, she seemed to have one bad thing after another thrown at her. Luckily she had her insanely rich Aunt looking out for her!
All in all, the book is an interesting read. It taught me about the time period, especially the horrid royal families, and the famous Nostradamus.
The beginning felt jumbled, as there are many perspective swaps through this book, but once I had it figured out, I didn't struggle so much. There were slow parts, and parts that made my blood boil.
If you up for a historical read with a hint of darkness and supernatural, this is your read.
Thank you to Sourcebook for sharing this galley with me.
4/5 stars
So today I'm going to tell you about Master of all Desires.
This book is set during the reign of Henry II of France. You start by meeting his slighted queen, who is understandably upset about him blowing her off for his elderly mistress. The history of this story revolves mostly around these royals and their children. I have to admit, I really wanted to see his manipulative mistress get hers all the way through.
The "main" plot revolves around Sibille. I loved Sibille all the way through. She lived a life of unfortunate events, but had a good nature. So every time people tried to scheme against her, or use her, I just felt bad for her. Especially when she managed to acquire the mystical "Master of all Desires". Despite resisting the horrible mummified head in a box, she seemed to have one bad thing after another thrown at her. Luckily she had her insanely rich Aunt looking out for her!
All in all, the book is an interesting read. It taught me about the time period, especially the horrid royal families, and the famous Nostradamus.
The beginning felt jumbled, as there are many perspective swaps through this book, but once I had it figured out, I didn't struggle so much. There were slow parts, and parts that made my blood boil.
If you up for a historical read with a hint of darkness and supernatural, this is your read.
Thank you to Sourcebook for sharing this galley with me.
4/5 stars
August 1, 2013
Blog Tour: Awakenings by J.E. Shannon
Buy Links: Amazon | Kobo | Smashwords Add to Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17786348-awakenings
Blurb:
Evie Shepard awakens to a nightmare. She's been buried alive and has no idea how or why. As she struggles to remember what happened, she begins to notice changes -- heightened senses, as well as increased speed, agility, and strength. And her heart no longer beats. She soon makes a disturbing discovery: she wasn't buried alive; she was murdered. Somehow, she has come back...and she wants revenge.
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Giveaway:
To celebrate her new release, JE Shannon is giving away a Kindle with an ecopy of Awakenings (US only). One runner-up will win an ecopy of Awakenings (open internationally). You can enter here: http://bit.ly/13v1u59
About the Author:
J. E. Shannon currently lives in Florida, but is a Missouri native. She spends most of her time reading, writing, and taking care of her small child and two crazy dogs. Visit her at www.jeshannonbooks.com.
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Excerpt:
I have no idea where I am, or how I got here. I want to move, but don’t know where to go. My thoughts are spiraling out of control, and they are so fractured I can’t seem to stop them. Dizzy, I slump back to the ground and rest my head on my knees. I cover my ears with my hands, trying to drown out my inner voice. I force myself to focus on one thing: How do I get out of here? The dizziness seems to have passed, so I get back on my feet and try to figure out where I might be.
The trees are large, growing so close together that their canopies touch, so I must be in a wooded area. Leaves are scattered at my feet, rustling as the wind blows. It’s night, but the full moon gives just enough light that I can make out my surroundings. The longer I’m out in the darkness, the clearer everything becomes. Soft forest sounds reach me — the rustling of small animals scurrying around, the constant chirping of crickets, and the flutter of wings, possibly a bat. I never realized before how loud a forest could be. The woods seem to thin out in the distance off to my left, so I head in that direction. I walk for a short while in the silvery moonlight that falls between the leaves, to a small paved road that curves away to the south. Looking back to where I was buried, I am shocked to find it so far away already. I don’t understand. How could I possibly have gotten from there to here so quickly? I wonder briefly if I am having blackouts. But that explanation doesn’t feel right. What’s stranger is that I can see so clearly. Every detail is so crisp and clear that it might as well be daytime. This is more than just my eyes adjusting to the night. The more I look around, the sharper everything becomes.I close my eyes and try to regain my senses. Shaking, I rest my hand against the rough bark of a nearby tree. A distant bang makes me jump. I shove myself away from the tree and to my amazement the trunk of the tree now bears my handprint embedded a good three inches in. I stare at it, mouth open in disbelief. Oh God. What’s happening to me? This can’t be real. I shake my head in denial. I just want this nightmare to end.
Pressing my face into my hands, I try to make sense of what is going on. When I take a deep, calming breath, nothing happens. I’m not breathing. Not at all. The hollow feeling in my chest reminds me that something is still absent. I raise my hand to my chest and find more nothing. Still no beat, no pulsing of blood through my veins. Black spots appear in front of me as coldness seeps into my chest. The forest begins to spin, and I know I’m on the verge of passing out. A memory comes back to me so sharply that it drives me to my knees. A cold cell. A flash of pain. Lying on the freezing concrete, unable to move, in a pool of warm blood. Before I can make any sense of it, it’s gone again. But one thing is perfectly clear: I wasn’t buried alive. I was buried dead. And somehow I have come back.
July 30, 2013
Just a Thought Inspired by a Kid's Show
This morning before work, I played an episode of Arthur for my daughter while I got myself and her ready. In this episode, the characters enter a reading challenge to win prizes. One of the characters wants to win a skateboard, so to win more points he reads a book one of the girls received a high score for and loved. But he didn't like the book. So he gave up on reading completely. His mother came to him and handed him a manuscript from a co-worker. Immediately he was hooked and couldn't stop reading. It went everywhere with him. But, when he asked his teacher about it, he learned he couldn't earn points on the quizzes because it wasn't listed. Desperate to win a skateboard, he tried reading the book he didn't like again. But he still wanted to read the other book. In the end he reads the book he likes because he realizes reading isn't about what you can win, but it's for your enjoyment.
Considering I'm a writer, this kid's show struck a chord with me. My book is out there for people to love or hate. As writers, that's the risk we take. I know not everyone will love Kiya and any other book I put out there, but you know what? I don't love every book out there either! I feel that as long as we seek out books we do enjoy, everyone will be happy. When people actively trash talk books, it breaks my heart. I know how much heart and soul goes into these works, so just because I don't like it, doesn't mean someone else won't love it.
Anyone who knows me, knows I'm not a Twilight fan. But, I know Twilight has an insanely huge following. Does that mean I call them stupid or ignorant? No. Does that mean I pick apart Ms. Meyers ability to story tell? No. Her books don't suit me, so I move on to books I do enjoy.
Arthur taught a great lesson to kids which I think adults forget. Everyone is different and like different things. Binkey couldn't stand the bestseller, but he loved the cyborg! There are so many books out there that if you don't like one, you can easily find ten you love. I like to think we are all smart enough to make good judgments on what we know we like, and be kind enough to not say cruel things about those we don't.
Considering I'm a writer, this kid's show struck a chord with me. My book is out there for people to love or hate. As writers, that's the risk we take. I know not everyone will love Kiya and any other book I put out there, but you know what? I don't love every book out there either! I feel that as long as we seek out books we do enjoy, everyone will be happy. When people actively trash talk books, it breaks my heart. I know how much heart and soul goes into these works, so just because I don't like it, doesn't mean someone else won't love it.
Anyone who knows me, knows I'm not a Twilight fan. But, I know Twilight has an insanely huge following. Does that mean I call them stupid or ignorant? No. Does that mean I pick apart Ms. Meyers ability to story tell? No. Her books don't suit me, so I move on to books I do enjoy.
Arthur taught a great lesson to kids which I think adults forget. Everyone is different and like different things. Binkey couldn't stand the bestseller, but he loved the cyborg! There are so many books out there that if you don't like one, you can easily find ten you love. I like to think we are all smart enough to make good judgments on what we know we like, and be kind enough to not say cruel things about those we don't.
July 23, 2013
Query Critique - Driven by Kelly Heinen
Thank you, Kelly for sending this in! I hope this helps.
Please feel free to add any suggestions below.
Life’s strange: one minute you’re a drummer in a huge rock band, the next you’re knockin’ on death’s door. Jimmy Rickliefs figured he’d go out with a bang; that bang just turned into a whimper.
This is pretty good, I'd just shuffle it up a little bit. Clean the hook up by cutting the "Life's strange" and start by saying "One minute, Jimmy Rickliefs is a drummer..." then for the second sentence say, "He figured he would go out..."
Jimmy always thought he’d go out the rock star way:
Because you have just said "go out with" I'd change this statement somehow, or the one before to avoid repetition.
an overdose, or alcoholism would get him. But a car accident? Not in the cards.
Try to avoid asking questions in a query. You don't want the reader to ask the question for themselves and answer negatively. Try saying "But a car accident wasn't on the card."
And thanks to the town drunk, the blue-haired, outgoing drummer might never walk again. On top of that, he’s battling seizures which would make being a drummer nearly impossible.
Nearly impossible is passive. Just say difficult or something like that.
Faced with the possible end of his career, Jimmy has to make a tough decision: give up on the band, knowing that his family could face financial ruin(comma) or work his ass off to walk again and return to the only job he’s ever known. Jimmy’s options are limited. (cut) The stage that he loves has become the most dangerous place he could be. But he’s determined to provide for his growing family… (cut the ... and make it just a comma) and being a rock star is the only way he knows to do it.
DRIVEN is commercial fiction complete at 85,000 words with series potential. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Please feel free to add any suggestions below.
Life’s strange: one minute you’re a drummer in a huge rock band, the next you’re knockin’ on death’s door. Jimmy Rickliefs figured he’d go out with a bang; that bang just turned into a whimper.
This is pretty good, I'd just shuffle it up a little bit. Clean the hook up by cutting the "Life's strange" and start by saying "One minute, Jimmy Rickliefs is a drummer..." then for the second sentence say, "He figured he would go out..."
Jimmy always thought he’d go out the rock star way:
Because you have just said "go out with" I'd change this statement somehow, or the one before to avoid repetition.
an overdose, or alcoholism would get him. But a car accident? Not in the cards.
Try to avoid asking questions in a query. You don't want the reader to ask the question for themselves and answer negatively. Try saying "But a car accident wasn't on the card."
And thanks to the town drunk, the blue-haired, outgoing drummer might never walk again. On top of that, he’s battling seizures which would make being a drummer nearly impossible.
Nearly impossible is passive. Just say difficult or something like that.
Faced with the possible end of his career, Jimmy has to make a tough decision: give up on the band, knowing that his family could face financial ruin(comma) or work his ass off to walk again and return to the only job he’s ever known. Jimmy’s options are limited. (cut) The stage that he loves has become the most dangerous place he could be. But he’s determined to provide for his growing family… (cut the ... and make it just a comma) and being a rock star is the only way he knows to do it.
DRIVEN is commercial fiction complete at 85,000 words with series potential. Thank you for your time and consideration.
July 22, 2013
Tag
I've been tagged so now it's my turn! Thanks for the tag, Stacey Nash!
Now, for the rules... Go to Page 7, 70, or 170 of a current Work in Progress or recently published work and choose 7 lines of dialogue to share.
This is from page 7 of Dancing in the Athenian rain, which is about Donna, who is sent back in time to Athens and she is bought as a wife. She is talking to the scientist who sends her.
“It’s stable enough, but I’m just not sure if I could do an immediate round trip. Eventually, but not right away.”“Uh huh.”“Donna.” He set the bowl down and grasped my elbows. “I need someone to go through to tell me if it worked. Don’t you see? You’re perfect for this. You’re adaptable, empathetic, and it would give you a chance to test all those things you learned in your history classes.”“Ah… no.”He stared fervently into my eyes. “How about giving you a chance to escape? To start over and be free of your so-called friends?”
Now, for the rules... Go to Page 7, 70, or 170 of a current Work in Progress or recently published work and choose 7 lines of dialogue to share.
This is from page 7 of Dancing in the Athenian rain, which is about Donna, who is sent back in time to Athens and she is bought as a wife. She is talking to the scientist who sends her.
“It’s stable enough, but I’m just not sure if I could do an immediate round trip. Eventually, but not right away.”“Uh huh.”“Donna.” He set the bowl down and grasped my elbows. “I need someone to go through to tell me if it worked. Don’t you see? You’re perfect for this. You’re adaptable, empathetic, and it would give you a chance to test all those things you learned in your history classes.”“Ah… no.”He stared fervently into my eyes. “How about giving you a chance to escape? To start over and be free of your so-called friends?”
July 19, 2013
Looking For Blog Reviewers
With book 2 of the Kiya trilogy due for release late October, I'm looking to do a review tour for Kiya: Hope of the Pharaoh for the month leading up to the release. If you are interested in helping out, please leave a comment for me so I can include you on my list.
I will be having a draw of a galley for book 2 for those who do participate.
Facebook event link - https://www.facebook.com/events/597635960276923/?fref=ts
Thank you in advance!
I will be having a draw of a galley for book 2 for those who do participate.
Facebook event link - https://www.facebook.com/events/597635960276923/?fref=ts
Thank you in advance!
July 16, 2013
Query Critique - Crossing Lau Dai La by Hong Tran
Here is this week's query critique. A big thank you to Hong Tran for sending this through for me to look at. Again, leave comments and suggests for her to help out!
I’m seeking representation for CROSSING LAU DAI LA, a MG fantasy that blends Vietnamese folklore and Western mythical creatures.
So this should be at the end. You need your hook to be first. I would also cut "I'm seeking representation for" and say, "CROSSING LAU DAI LA is a MG...." But looking down, you seem to have information in your last paragraph, I'd blend it together there.
Eleven-year-old Linh Briggston loves Vietnamese fairy tales. She even daydreams about them that she almost never listens to her mother.
So, these two sentences would be a stronger hook as one. Try something like this: Eleven-year-old Linh Briggston daydreams about Vietnamese fairy tales so much that she rarely listens her mother. You could make it stronger in your own words. And drop the almost never, for rarely as almost never is weak.
Linh’s dreams come true when a winged horse whisks her away from Ireland to the parallel world of Lau Dai La.
Okay, this should be your hook. This is what makes your story unique and interesting. You should find a way to incorporate this into your first sentence.
There, she meets the power-hungry Kerai who have destroyed that land with their dark magic.
When the Kerai learn that Linh is a human, they capture her and force her to retrieve a crossbow that will allow them to bridge their land to Earth. Linh refuses until they deliver her an ultimatum: locate the weapon or her mother will die. During her imprisonment, Linh encounters a fairy named Tombo who promises that he can help locate the crossbow if she takes him back to Earth.
But he’s one magical creature whose friendship doesn’t come easy.
This sentence feels a bit sloppy. Maybe just "But Tombo's friendship doesn't come easily." We know he's magical because he's a fairy :-)Linh must work with him to find the crossbow for the Kerai and save her mother before it’s too late. (Cut)
Complete at 44,000 words, CROSSING LAU DAI LA will appeal to fans of Rick Riordan’s PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS series and Grace Lin's WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON. The complete novel stands alone, but has series potential.
As I said said earlier, bring the info about the book at the beginning and incorporate it here.
I’m seeking representation for CROSSING LAU DAI LA, a MG fantasy that blends Vietnamese folklore and Western mythical creatures.
So this should be at the end. You need your hook to be first. I would also cut "I'm seeking representation for" and say, "CROSSING LAU DAI LA is a MG...." But looking down, you seem to have information in your last paragraph, I'd blend it together there.
Eleven-year-old Linh Briggston loves Vietnamese fairy tales. She even daydreams about them that she almost never listens to her mother.
So, these two sentences would be a stronger hook as one. Try something like this: Eleven-year-old Linh Briggston daydreams about Vietnamese fairy tales so much that she rarely listens her mother. You could make it stronger in your own words. And drop the almost never, for rarely as almost never is weak.
Linh’s dreams come true when a winged horse whisks her away from Ireland to the parallel world of Lau Dai La.
Okay, this should be your hook. This is what makes your story unique and interesting. You should find a way to incorporate this into your first sentence.
There, she meets the power-hungry Kerai who have destroyed that land with their dark magic.
When the Kerai learn that Linh is a human, they capture her and force her to retrieve a crossbow that will allow them to bridge their land to Earth. Linh refuses until they deliver her an ultimatum: locate the weapon or her mother will die. During her imprisonment, Linh encounters a fairy named Tombo who promises that he can help locate the crossbow if she takes him back to Earth.
But he’s one magical creature whose friendship doesn’t come easy.
This sentence feels a bit sloppy. Maybe just "But Tombo's friendship doesn't come easily." We know he's magical because he's a fairy :-)Linh must work with him to find the crossbow for the Kerai and save her mother before it’s too late. (Cut)
Complete at 44,000 words, CROSSING LAU DAI LA will appeal to fans of Rick Riordan’s PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS series and Grace Lin's WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON. The complete novel stands alone, but has series potential.
As I said said earlier, bring the info about the book at the beginning and incorporate it here.
July 15, 2013
Cover Reveal - Stay With Me by Elyssa Patrick
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It's a Cover Reveal today! It's for Stay With Me by Elyssa Patrick.
Blurb: With one look, I’m his . . .With one touch, he’s mine . . . With one kiss, it changes everything between us . . . I’ve been famous since I can remember. Singing, acting, dancing—I’ve done it all. The tabloids cover my every move, but I don’t want that anymore. I want to be normal, whatever that is. When I leave Hollywood for college in Vermont, I’m on my own for the first time in my life. This is my chance to figure out who I am and what I want in life. But it’s a lot harder than I expected. I can’t escape my image. Classes are hard, and I’m struggling. And then there’s Caleb Fox. Sexy, intriguing Caleb Fox. Caleb is the one man who doesn’t want to use me. He breaks down my walls. He challenges me. He wants me. And I just don’t know if I can give him the same—or if he’ll stick around when he finds out my shameful secret that the tabloids haven’t managed to uncover. Dating him is risky enough, but loving him could break me.
Here's the cover!
Stay With Me, a sexy New Adult releasing 8/30/13!
Exclusive excerpt:
I give him a look. “You’re not really expecting me to introduce myself, are you?”“Why not?” “Because . . . because . . .” I look up at the sky; no answers are there among the few stars that have now broken free of the clouds. “Because it seems silly. We already know each other’s names.” “Let’s pretend we don’t. Here. I’ll start.” He holds out his right hand to me. “Hi, I’m Caleb Fox.” I stare at his hand. “This is—” “I’m sorry. I don’t talk to strangers.” “Funny.” But then I decide to play along—I tell myself that it’s not to feel Caleb’s hand around mine once again. “Hi, Caleb. I’m Hailey Bloom.” I like saying his name. “Hi, Hailey.” I like it even more when he says mine. His hand grasps mine in a firm, no-nonsense grip. It should be an ordinary handshake. Something brief and impersonal, and something easily forgotten. This handshake is anything but ordinary, and I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. His slightly rough skin is still cool against mine, and his thumb sweeps the inside of my wrist. I gasp out loud and his fingers briefly tighten. The handshake should be over by now. He doesn’t let go. Neither do I. “Now we’ve met,” he finally says. “Yes,” My mouth feels dry, and I lick my lips. “We have.”
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Blurb: With one look, I’m his . . .With one touch, he’s mine . . . With one kiss, it changes everything between us . . . I’ve been famous since I can remember. Singing, acting, dancing—I’ve done it all. The tabloids cover my every move, but I don’t want that anymore. I want to be normal, whatever that is. When I leave Hollywood for college in Vermont, I’m on my own for the first time in my life. This is my chance to figure out who I am and what I want in life. But it’s a lot harder than I expected. I can’t escape my image. Classes are hard, and I’m struggling. And then there’s Caleb Fox. Sexy, intriguing Caleb Fox. Caleb is the one man who doesn’t want to use me. He breaks down my walls. He challenges me. He wants me. And I just don’t know if I can give him the same—or if he’ll stick around when he finds out my shameful secret that the tabloids haven’t managed to uncover. Dating him is risky enough, but loving him could break me.
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Stay With Me, a sexy New Adult releasing 8/30/13!
Exclusive excerpt:
I give him a look. “You’re not really expecting me to introduce myself, are you?”“Why not?” “Because . . . because . . .” I look up at the sky; no answers are there among the few stars that have now broken free of the clouds. “Because it seems silly. We already know each other’s names.” “Let’s pretend we don’t. Here. I’ll start.” He holds out his right hand to me. “Hi, I’m Caleb Fox.” I stare at his hand. “This is—” “I’m sorry. I don’t talk to strangers.” “Funny.” But then I decide to play along—I tell myself that it’s not to feel Caleb’s hand around mine once again. “Hi, Caleb. I’m Hailey Bloom.” I like saying his name. “Hi, Hailey.” I like it even more when he says mine. His hand grasps mine in a firm, no-nonsense grip. It should be an ordinary handshake. Something brief and impersonal, and something easily forgotten. This handshake is anything but ordinary, and I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. His slightly rough skin is still cool against mine, and his thumb sweeps the inside of my wrist. I gasp out loud and his fingers briefly tighten. The handshake should be over by now. He doesn’t let go. Neither do I. “Now we’ve met,” he finally says. “Yes,” My mouth feels dry, and I lick my lips. “We have.”
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Author bio: Elyssa Patrick writes sexy, emotional contemporary romances and New Adult. She is currently working on her next novel.
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Twitter: @elyssapatrick
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NAmazing Adventure Stop
Welcome to my stop on the NAmazing Adventure, a blog hop featuring over 60 New Adult authors, and prize packs that include ARCs, signed books, gift cards, swag, and more! If you're not sure what the NAmazing Adventure is, please click HERE to start from the beginning and read the complete rules on the NA Alley website. Now let's get this journey on the road!
When Naomi’s sisters are snatched up to be taken to be wives of the erratic Pharaoh, Akhenaten, she knows they won’t survive the palace, so she offers herself in their place. The fearsome Commander Horemheb sees her courage, and knows she is exactly what he is looking for…
The Great Queen Nefertiti despises Naomi instantly, and strips her of her Hebrew lineage, including her name, which is changed to Kiya. Kiya allies herself with Horemheb, who pushes her to greatness and encourages her to make the Pharaoh fall in love with her. When Akhenaten declares Kiya will be the mother of his heir, Nefertiti, furious with jealousy, schemes to destroy Kiya.
Kiya must play the deadly game carefully. She is in a silent battle of wills, and a struggle for who will one day inherit the crown. If she does bear an heir, she knows she will need to fight to protect him, as well as herself, from Nefertiti who is out for blood.
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July 12, 2013
Like a Virgin Blog Hop
So I'm jumping in on this one with an old MS I've had sitting around since I was seventeen! I've just done rewrites to clean it up and make less... childish, I guess, and I want to see how it goes in the big bad world. But anyway! Here's the Q&A's for the blog hop.
How do you remember your first kiss?2000, I lived in Sydney and I was at my 8th grade boyfriend's house for the Sydney Olympics opening ceremony. I remember it being kind of slobbery...
What was your first favorite love song?First ever? A Whole New World from Aladdin. I was like... eight.
What’s the first thing you do when you begin writing for the day?Check my emails lol. I always read the last little bit I wrote to make sure I get the flow.
Who’s the first writer who truly inspired you to become a writer?Either John Marsden of Melinda Marchetta, and JK Rowling's style I want to emulate; great story and characters, but written in a way anyone can enjoy.
Did the final revision of your first book have the same first chapter it started with?I never rewrote the first book I wrote. I wrote it when I was twelve and I think it's cute! Ha ha ha! But my first published book, Kiya? Pretty much. I removed some info dumping but that's it.
For your first book, which came first: major characters, plot or setting?Characters. Characters are my priority. In my opinion, you can build a fabulous world, but without the reactions of the people in it the story can't come alive.
What’s the first word you want to roll off the tip of someone’s tongue when they think of your writing?Wow.
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How do you remember your first kiss?2000, I lived in Sydney and I was at my 8th grade boyfriend's house for the Sydney Olympics opening ceremony. I remember it being kind of slobbery...
What was your first favorite love song?First ever? A Whole New World from Aladdin. I was like... eight.
What’s the first thing you do when you begin writing for the day?Check my emails lol. I always read the last little bit I wrote to make sure I get the flow.
Who’s the first writer who truly inspired you to become a writer?Either John Marsden of Melinda Marchetta, and JK Rowling's style I want to emulate; great story and characters, but written in a way anyone can enjoy.
Did the final revision of your first book have the same first chapter it started with?I never rewrote the first book I wrote. I wrote it when I was twelve and I think it's cute! Ha ha ha! But my first published book, Kiya? Pretty much. I removed some info dumping but that's it.
For your first book, which came first: major characters, plot or setting?Characters. Characters are my priority. In my opinion, you can build a fabulous world, but without the reactions of the people in it the story can't come alive.
What’s the first word you want to roll off the tip of someone’s tongue when they think of your writing?Wow.
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