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August 1, 2014
Lesson #300 of Being a Newbie Writer: Never Doubt Yourself
Why do I say that?
Because Feather Bound has just been nominated for the Compton Crook Award!!! ;____;
Like seriously I’m so touched and ;___; about the whole thing because you know, when people put you down or tell you your book sucks or you suck you start to believe it… but stuff like this really helps you remember: YOU DON’T SUCK! PEOPLE LIKE YOUR WORK! YOUR WORK MIGHT ACTUALLY BE GOOD ENOUGH TO WIN AN AWARD FROM LEGIT PEOPLE! How about that :D
This is a wonderful honour from the Baltimore Sc...
June 20, 2014
Cover Reveal: Waistcoats & Weaponry by Gail Carriger
Oh my god why have I not seen this? This is glorious!
Originally posted on hoot reads books:
Ladies and gentlemen!
I bring you the cover reveal for Gail Carriger’s next book in her FInishing School series for YA:Waistcoats & Weaponry.Class is in session as Sophronia and her friends are up to no good in their new term at Mademoiselle’s Geraldine’s School for Young Ladies of Quality. Here’s the synopsis from Goodreads:
Sophronia continues her second year at finishing school in style–...
The Myth of the Strong Heroine in YA Novels
This is great. I think we need to rethink how we understand strength, weakness and potential for growth when it comes to YA heroines!
Originally posted on The Book Wars:
The success of Katniss Everdeen, the protagonist of the much loved and much laudedHunger Gamestrilogy,gave rise toa brand of heroines that many were quick to tout as “strong female protagonists” that are rarely (if ever) seen in books meant for children.
These heroines (or protagonists, the words are interchangeab...
May 8, 2014
FEATHER BOUND IS OUT INTO THE WORLD!! <3
When Deanna’s missing friend Hyde turns up at his father’s funeral to claim his corporate empire and inheritance, she is swept into his glittering world of paparazzi and wealth.
But re-kindling her friendship and the dizzying new emotions along for the ride are the least of her concerns. Because Deanna has a secret – and somebody knows. Someone who is out to get Hyde. And if she doesn’t play along, and help the enemy destroy him…she will be sold to the highest bidder in the black market for hu...
May 5, 2014
So I Wrote a Thing for Diversity in YA
A very personal thing about what it’s like to be a POC writer. I was really inspired by the #WeNeedDiverseBooks twitter campaign. —->Check it out here!
Oh and guess what?
*~*~*~FEATHER BOUND officially launches tomorrow!~*~*~*
FEATHER BOUND comes out tomorrow. Hm. I’m of two minds on this:
YES MY BOOK IS FINALLY LAUNCHING
OH GOD PEOPLE WILL HATE IT
I mean I’m happy that I’ve gotten some really great reviews along with the expected ‘thisbooksucksDNFdon’tcarenoworldbuildingewew’ type r...
April 22, 2014
This is THAT Post where a YA Author Talks about Getting Bad Reviews
Hee hee heee…..yeah. Reviews.
Where do I start?
It’s a weird and wonderful thing, having strangers review your book and all.
I mean, I started off basically only writing stories for myself. Every once and a while, I’d show one or both of my older brothers, or a friend here and there. And I think there was that one creative writing class where we’d workshop each other’s short stories, but having strangers review your first novel? Experiencing that for the first time is…how do I even describe that...
March 27, 2014
Kpop Group TINT use Sailor Moon Heart Rod in “Wolf is Stupid”
This is adorable. I love TINT though right now they’re kind of flopping at a kpop group. I guess APink already have the market cornered on cute. Still A+++ for the Sailor Moon reference!
Originally posted on Read, Play, Review.:
Have you heard of Kpop girl group TINT before? No? Me either, but apparently this is their comeback track, who knew?
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March 14, 2014
OMG THE NEW SAILOR MOON ANIME IS COMING
AND WE HAVE OUR FIRST IMAGE
Things I’ve noticed:
1) I can tell that the animation is going to look a little glossy. This is to be expected with current technology and how it’s affected the look of anime (I mean, it’s not the 90s anymore much to my infinite sadness). But I still hope it’s not too computer-y and clean and slick.
2) The art style at first glance looks like it might be trying to get closer to Naoko’s art (Naoko Takeuchi being the mangaka and high priestess of Sailor Moon). I always...
March 11, 2014
March 5, 2014
Updates!
ZOMG I’m updated this site! Lol
I am so, so sorry that I am usually MIA from wordpress. To be honest, I know blogging is something writers should probably do, but it’s never really been my forte! Plus I feel like if I did blog, I’d end up flooding this place with posts upon posts about needing sleep, freaking out about my dissertation, needing sleep, etc etc.
But I will do my best! My new year’s resolution (is it too late for that) is definitely to keep this place posted, especially as I contin...
