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September 9, 2014
Fantasy World Linguistics
Pages and pages of information could be given on linguistics in fantasy worlds (in fact, just goggling that phrase will keep you busy for days), so I will share my one best piece of fantasy world writing advice regarding linguistics to keep things short and sweet, as Tumblr loves:
Question the…
Hey look, I give advice-type things!
September 8, 2014
PW Review!
Things are heating up here in Winter…
Well, actually, we’d want them to be cooling down. Freezing up? Chilling? Eh, something like that. The point:
SNOW LIKE ASHES was reviewed by Publisher’s Weekly!!
In Raasch’s debut, an epic fantasy, the realm of Primoria is divided into eight countries sustained by magic governed by human political and social arrangements, accessible only by physical talismans. While this structure doesn’t promise much subtlety, Raasch builds an enjoyable adventure-romance around it. Meira is one of eight free Winterians—inhabitants of the Winter realm who survived the sacking of their capital by neighboring Spring. Other survivors are interned in work camps, while Meira’s group lives as a rebel band, seeking the two halves of their magical talisman, which will enable Winterians to tap their rightful powers and regain their kingdom. Diplomacy is as crucial to this quest as spycraft and battles. Though Meira loves Mather, heir to the Winterian throne, he offers her in alliance to the crown prince of Cordell, for whom Meira also feels a reluctant warmth. But it is her own place in this endlessly shifting world that is most important to Meira, and it’s through her slow realizations and lightning insights that Raasch’s emerging talent makes its greatest appeal. Ages 14–up. Agent: Mackenzie Brady, New Leaf Literary + Media. (Oct.)
*squishes this review*
In little more than one month, SNOW LIKE ASHES will grace bookshelves everywhere.
Want a sneak peek...
In little more than one month, SNOW LIKE ASHES will grace bookshelves everywhere.
Want a sneak peek inside the book?
Tune in this Wednesday, September 10, for a preview of the glorious, the epic, the so-beautiful-it-hurts-a-little MAP that will be inside each copy of SNOW LIKE ASHES!
Got to hang out with the awesome @anneblankman this weekend! We...
Got to hang out with the awesome @anneblankman this weekend! We raided a B&N so she could sign copies of her FABULOUS YA historical PRISONER OF NIGHT AND FOG.
If you couldn’t tell from our faces…WE LOVE THIS BOOK AND YOU SHOULD TOO.
September 7, 2014
hypable:
According to leaked documents from Toys R Us, we may...
According to leaked documents from Toys R Us, we may be seeing our first glimpse of Jurassic World at the Super Bowl.
According to JurassicWorld.org, an unofficial blog monitoring the latest news coming from Jurassic World, an internal Toys R Us memo has outlined some important dates and information regarding the highly anticipated fourth movie in the Jurassic Park franchise.
The memo says quite a few things, including that the first trailer will debut at the Super Bowl 2015.
Read more leaks at Hypable.com
DINOSAURS.
September 5, 2014
OCTOBER YA LAUNCH EVENTS
Books of Wonder will be hosting the Launch Events for WINTERSPELL by Claire Legrand (10/2), SNOW LIKE ASHES by Sara Raasch (10/2), EXQUISITE CAPTIVE by Heather Demetrios (10/6), THE YOUNG ELITES by Marie Lu (10/7), CLARIEL by Garth Nix (10/15), and IN THE AFTER LIGHT by Alexandra Bracken (10/28) this October!
Click on any one of the book covers to PRE-ORDER your signed copy today!
(And those are just some of the YA launches. Be sure to check our website for the rest!)
LOOK HOW FANCY.
Last night, @sjmaas stopped by DC for her HEIR OF FIRE...
Last night, @sjmaas stopped by DC for her HEIR OF FIRE tour!!
Top pic: the books, in all their glory.
Middle left: Sarah is DELIGHTFUL.
Middle right: @jodimeadows made me a gorgeous calligraphy quote from SNOW LIKE ASHES!! I love this woman.
Bottom: Some of the fabulous YADCers! These gals. It looks like I’m trying to eat them because I already adore them that much.
September 4, 2014
requested by anon
I love this show. I demand a fandom for this...
requested by anon
I love this show. I demand a fandom for this show. EVERYONE MUST WATCH LOST GIRL NOW PLEASE AND THANK YOU.
