C.J. Milbrandt's Blog, page 52
December 11, 2017
BYWAYS: Illustrations
Every one of the Byways Books includes beautiful full-color art by my illustrator, Hannah Christenson. Here’s a sampling from Book #2, Aboard the Train: A Ewan Johns Adventure.
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December 8, 2017
Across the Line
Hurlock!” Ganix rushed to the man’s side and slipped his fingers under the collar. It wasn’t too tight, but it was ugly and awful.
—ACROSS THE LINE: A GANIX JOHNS ADVENTURE
December 4, 2017
BYWAYS: Behind the Header
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On Your Marks. I love the Byways header, which features some of the magical, mythical creatures inhabiting Libery’s wild places. It adapts its hues to suit the setting. It shifts like a Changer to show which brother’s story you’re holding. (You noticed that, right?) AND, it blocks a good portion of Hannah Christenson’s cover illustrations. So I thought you might enjoy a peek at unseen things. Over the next several weeks, I’ll show you what’s going on behind the scenes.
Byways Book #1, On You...
December 1, 2017
Meadowsweet
There are only twelve of these mountains the whole world over, sprat. You’ve lived in the shadow of a legend your whole young life.”
—MEADOWSWEET by C. J. Milbrandt
November 27, 2017
BYWAYS: Creatures
Firebirds. While many of the creatures found in the Wilds will be familiar to readers (unicorns, griffins, etc.), many more are unique to the Byways Books. Like firebirds…
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Zane walked into the middle of a bird powwow. Long necks. Knobby knees. Pointed beaks. Firebirds stood as tall as a grown man. From their high crests to their trailing tail feathers, the firebirds burned with an eerie blue light. Jovan noticed that the great blue birds dipped their heads to Zane, as if bowing to a prince.
...November 24, 2017
Through the Notches
Jovan liked straightforward people. Three of his favorite things were honesty, loyalty, and books that ended well.
—THROUGH THE NOTCHES: A ZANE JOHNS ADVENTURE
November 20, 2017
BYWAYS: In Print
For your Bookshelf. Nothing encourages kids to read and reread a series like having copies on your home bookshelves. The award-winning Byways Books are available as both paperbacks and hardcover library editions. (Contact CJ via email if you’re interested in ordering author-signed copies.)
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November 17, 2017
Meadowsweet
No matter how many times he witnessed the miracle, he felt that when a sculptor combined stone, shape, and seal, something was born.
—MEADOWSWEET by C. J. Milbrandt
November 13, 2017
BYWAYS: Illustrations
Every one of the Byways Books includes beautiful full-color art by my illustrator, Hannah Christenson. Here’s a sampling from Book #9, Through the Notches: A Zane Johns Adventure.
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November 10, 2017
Back on Track
Dress well, stand tall, smile often,” Virginia advised. “If you act free, people will assume you are free.”
—BACK ON TRACK: A GANIX JOHNS ADVENTURE
