The Marbury Lens, by Andrew Smith, is perfect if you're looking for something a little bit dark, a little bit literary, and a little bit fantasy.
Book recommendation: The Marbury Lens, by Andrew Smith
Wednesday links: Critique groups and writing monsters
I love regularly reading tips and advice articles in certain subjects — particularly writing and publishing. I don’t always need the information right then, but I know that it’ll eventually come in handy. Or at least, I hope it will. I know there are a lot of other people out there who feel the same... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: It, by Stephen King
I'm not a big fan of horror movies; they tend to put me too on-edge, make me too jumpy. And yet, I'm somehow pulled to them. I want to know what they're about and how they turn out. Especially if they have a really great trailer. IT is one of the most recent examples. The... Continue Reading →
Author of influence: Stephen King
Welcome to the third in my series of Author of Influence posts. I've told you a bit about how each Meg Cabot and Christopher Moore have influenced my writing style. Today, I'm here to talk about Stephen King. King, one of the most well-known names in horror, has written more than 50 books, several of... Continue Reading →
Updated book recommendation: Haunted, by Chuck Palahniuk
(Note: This recommendation was first published in December of 2013. You can see the original version here.) Alright, I want to kick this updated recommendation off with a warning: I love Haunted, by Chuck Palahniuk, and I highly recommend it... just not for everybody. Why? Because it's one of the weirdest books I've ever read.... Continue Reading →
Miranda Burski 