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February 11, 2011
FF - More Leading Men
For bookish valentines... we continue celebrating the best of YA's leading men. Today's freebie will be your choice of one of the following books:
VAMPIRE ACADEMY, book 1 by Richelle Mead
Favorite leading man - Dimitri Belikov. What's not to love about his Russian accent and love of western novels?
HUSH HUSH, by Becca Fitzpatrick
Favorite leading man - Patch Cipriano. Patch is a fallen angel who could become human by offering Nora as a sacrifice - which would be so much easier if he wasn't f...
VAMPIRE ACADEMY, book 1 by Richelle MeadFavorite leading man - Dimitri Belikov. What's not to love about his Russian accent and love of western novels?
HUSH HUSH, by Becca FitzpatrickFavorite leading man - Patch Cipriano. Patch is a fallen angel who could become human by offering Nora as a sacrifice - which would be so much easier if he wasn't f...
February 9, 2011
Winner and Brian Jacques
The winner of this week's double header freebie is:
Helen R-S
Please send your mailing instructions to gerb (@) lindagerber (.) com and we'll get those books sent out to you.
In lieu of the regular What's up post today, I want to take a moment to remember a great story teller, Brian Jacques. Mr. Jacques passed on Saturday from a heart attack, and the world of children's literature lost a special spark of light.
I first started reading the REDWALL series with my oldest son when he was in elementar...
Helen R-S
Please send your mailing instructions to gerb (@) lindagerber (.) com and we'll get those books sent out to you.
In lieu of the regular What's up post today, I want to take a moment to remember a great story teller, Brian Jacques. Mr. Jacques passed on Saturday from a heart attack, and the world of children's literature lost a special spark of light.
I first started reading the REDWALL series with my oldest son when he was in elementar...
February 8, 2011
For Writers - Historical Writing with Marsha Skrypuch
This week's tip is from Marsha Skrypuch, multi-award-winning author of books for children and teens, including STOLEN CHILD, CALL ME ARAM, and DAUGHTER OF WAR. Marsha is known for encouraging other writers. I actually met her online through her gig as the leader of the kidcrit group on the Compuserv Books and Writers' Community. She's been a friend, crit partner, and mentor ever since. Marsha also teaches workshops in her home town of Brantford and all over Canada.You can find Marsha online...
February 4, 2011
FF- Leading Men Double Header
In honor of Valentine's month... leading men!
The Guys:
S
eth Mulo (represented here by Tyler Posey), leading man in THE DEATH BY BIKINI MYSTERIES, was a regular high school student in his former life. He played football and served on the student council. Now he and his family are on the run.
Jake Anderson (represented here by Darren
Criss), leading man in TRANCE, works at a boring music store in the mall, but he'd rather be out riding his classic Indian motorcycle or playing his guitar.
The...
The Guys:
S
eth Mulo (represented here by Tyler Posey), leading man in THE DEATH BY BIKINI MYSTERIES, was a regular high school student in his former life. He played football and served on the student council. Now he and his family are on the run.Jake Anderson (represented here by Darren
Criss), leading man in TRANCE, works at a boring music store in the mall, but he'd rather be out riding his classic Indian motorcycle or playing his guitar.The...
February 3, 2011
Winner and What's Up This Week
The winner of HEAD GAMES by Keri Mikulski is:
Cherie J
Please send your mailing instructions to gerb (@) lindagerber (.) com and we'll get that sent out to you. Everyone else, come on back tomorrow for a doubleheader freebie!
What else is going on today?
Snowpocalypse (Chicago Tribune) Here in Ohio, we're recovering from winter's one two punch - first an ice storm, then snow and high winds that knocked out power to over 10,000 of us. Not fun, but even though my driveway's been converted into an...
Cherie J
Please send your mailing instructions to gerb (@) lindagerber (.) com and we'll get that sent out to you. Everyone else, come on back tomorrow for a doubleheader freebie!
What else is going on today?
Snowpocalypse (Chicago Tribune) Here in Ohio, we're recovering from winter's one two punch - first an ice storm, then snow and high winds that knocked out power to over 10,000 of us. Not fun, but even though my driveway's been converted into an...
February 1, 2011
For Writers - Reasons for Not Quitting with Joanne Levy
Shhhh.... Today is another snow day and the kids are sleeping in. The longer they sleep, the more uninterrupted writing time I have.I'm happy to welcome - very quietly - online pal Joanne Levy to the blog... and to congratulate her on her recent sale, SMALL MEDIUM AT LARGE to Bloomsbury Kids! **Soundlessly happy dancing!**
Here's the book blurb:
Lilah Bloom is just an average twelve year old. Or she was, until her regular life becomes not-so-regular when she gets hit by lightning and can...
January 28, 2011
FF - HEAD GAMES by Keri Mikulski
The Author:
Keri Mikulski writes about female athletes from an insider's perspective. She was a three-sport athlete in high school and two-sport athlete in college. Her experience brings authenticity to her YA novels, including her latest release, HEAD GAMES, a PRETTY TOUGH novel. Besides writing books, Keri teaches middle school, high school, and college level creative writing courses and workshops. She lives at the Jersey Shore with her family.
You can find Keri online at her website, on f...
Keri Mikulski writes about female athletes from an insider's perspective. She was a three-sport athlete in high school and two-sport athlete in college. Her experience brings authenticity to her YA novels, including her latest release, HEAD GAMES, a PRETTY TOUGH novel. Besides writing books, Keri teaches middle school, high school, and college level creative writing courses and workshops. She lives at the Jersey Shore with her family.
You can find Keri online at her website, on f...
January 26, 2011
I'm here!
My sincere apologies. I've had this account and haven't dropped in often enough. To all of you who sent messages and friend requests that sat ignored for months, I am very sorry. I have answered everything to date now and I promise to check in more often!
Happy reading!
Happy reading!
Winner and What's Up This Week
Th
e winner of JIMMY STONE'S GHOST TOWN are:
Meredith
Joanne
Congratulations! The e-book link will be emailed to you directly.
Everyone, be sure to check back on Friday for another Freebie Friday giveaway, featuring HEAD GAMES: A PRETTY TOUGH NOVEL by Keri Mikulski.
What's up this week?
In honor of the Digital Book World 2011 conference, a continuing discussion about e-books and e-readers...
"What e-reader should I buy?" (PC World) compares the specs for the Amazon Kindle and NookColor
Or no e-reader ...
e winner of JIMMY STONE'S GHOST TOWN are:Meredith
Joanne
Congratulations! The e-book link will be emailed to you directly.
Everyone, be sure to check back on Friday for another Freebie Friday giveaway, featuring HEAD GAMES: A PRETTY TOUGH NOVEL by Keri Mikulski.
What's up this week?
In honor of the Digital Book World 2011 conference, a continuing discussion about e-books and e-readers...
"What e-reader should I buy?" (PC World) compares the specs for the Amazon Kindle and NookColor
Or no e-reader ...
January 25, 2011
For Writers - Ruthless Revising with Gwen Roman
Our tip this week comes from Gwen Roman, the super hero identity of mild-mannered New Yorker Jen McAndrews. Jen has been one of my critique
partners for ten years and is one of the writers whose work I admire most. Though currently working hard on her next full-length romance, she also writes mystery and young adult fiction, works full time, is obsessed with hockey, and wishes she had more time to read... or sleep.Gwen's first book, TRAIL OF THE TUDOR BLUE, makes its debut tomorrow. Woot!...
