Intro: Welcome to #MondayBlogs! Every Monday, a guest blogger will be covering a topic revolving around reading and writing, and today's topic can be found on the more ominous side of literature. SiameseMayhem is a sassy reader and the writer behind Pirate Kitties: Musings on YA Novels and Pop Culture - a quirky and intelligent blog I… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Writing Complex Female Villains
Tag: Twilight
When Reading is a “Fad”
Announcements: During my latest interview, I had to fight a blush when The Random Book Blogger asked me which Take Me Tomorrow character I would marry if I had to chose one. Read my answer by clicking here, or read her book review by clicking here. The Random Book Blogger shared a favorite quote from… Continue reading When Reading is a “Fad”
The Top 10 Seriously Awkward Conversations I’ve Had When People Hear I’m a Writer
Two announcements before I share my awkward conversations: The book trailer for Seconds Before Sunrise released. Check it out on YouTube by clicking here. Remember: the eBook releases June 12th! AEC Stellar Publishing, Inc. is throwing a VIRTUAL launch party on June 12th from 7 – 9 p.m. (CDT) to celebrate, and you can win… Continue reading The Top 10 Seriously Awkward Conversations I’ve Had When People Hear I’m a Writer
Why I Am Most Nervous About the Second Book of a Trilogy
Before I start today, I wanted to thank Press Pause, Fast Forward for reading and reviewing Seconds Before Sunrise, which you can read by clicking here. We’re getting closer - only 23 days left – which, by the way, The Timely Death Trilogy broke a new record last month, hence the photo on the right.… Continue reading Why I Am Most Nervous About the Second Book of a Trilogy
Readers Hating Other Readers
We live in an era of hate. Instead of praising our favorite singers, we are tearing down one that doesn’t even matter to us. Instead of leaving a 5-star review on one of our favorite books, we are leaving a 1-star review on the recently highlighted one. Instead of looking up neat dance videos, we… Continue reading Readers Hating Other Readers
Relax & Read: The Host
Happy Doomsday. I hope we're all still alive, unlike the Mayan calendar predicted (which isn't true if you've researched, but that's not the point...Right?) However, since the end of the world is supposedly today's main event, I thought I would share a novel with that concept. "The Host" by Stephanie Meyer takes place on earth… Continue reading Relax & Read: The Host
Movie Mention: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2
So last week I went out to this YA movie--I am not huge on bashing authors, so I will not give an opinion on the Twilight debate--but I have to admit how much I enjoyed this movie. I have read all of the books, so I know the original ending and the alternate ending. Breaking… Continue reading Movie Mention: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2
