Reading Week

Synopsis:  With a steady boyfriend, the position of Student Council President, and a chance to go to an Ivy League college, high school life is just fine for Holland Jaeger. At least, it seems to be.  But when Cece Goddard comes to school, everything changes. Cece and Holland have undeniable feelings for each other, but how will others react to their developing relationship?

Monday Mood #4

Synopsis: Who were the three men the American and Soviet superpowers exchanged at Berlin's Glienicke Bridge and Checkpoint Charlie in the first and most legendary prisoner exchange between East and West? Bridge of Spies vividly traces their paths to that exchange on February 10, 1962, when their fate helped to define the conflicts and lethal undercurrents of the most dangerous years of the Cold War.

Best Way To Get Through That First Chapter

Hi, everyone! In this particular post I am focusing on writing the first draft of a book. That said, the advice listed can be re-purposed for any number of writing styles. This post is closely linked to my previous post on writers block, focusing more on the first chapter. It's said that the first line of a story is the most important sentence you will have to write. Now, I understand why someone might think this is true; you need to hook the reader. But how can a writer do this with just one line? In my experience the first line is not as important as you have been led to believe. A good hook is necessary, but don't try to put this into just one sentence!

Monday Mood #3

When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something frightening enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that got her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government “rehabilitation camp.”

Most Tragic Character Deaths

A well written death scene can really make or break a story. Just imagine, you're reading a book with a great plot, well developed characters... and suddenly there's a completely pointless and unrealistic death scene that taints the rest of the book. It's difficult to bring back readers after this mistake, so it's best to …

Monday Mood #2

Synopsis: Years before Dorothy and her dog crash-land, another little girl makes her presence known in Oz. This girl, Elphaba, is born with emerald green skin - no easy burden in a land as mean and poor as Oz, where superstition and magic are not strong enough to explain or to overcome the natural disasters of flood and famine. But Elphaba is smart, and by the time she enters the university in Shiz, she becomes a member of a charmed circle of Oz's most promising young citizens: her roommate Glinda, a dippy socialite with a knack for sorcery; Boq, the lovelorn Munchkin; Fiyero, a tribal prince from the primitive West of Oz; and Nessarose, Elphaba's beautiful, religiously witchy sister, who lacks nothing save two arms and the spirit of compassion.

Top 10 Solutions for Writers Block

You've set up your computer, fetched a nice cup of tea, everything is in order to finally start that story you hope will one day be published... only you have no idea what to write about. Never fret, dear readers, I've compiled my top ten tips for overcoming writers block and finally writing that story you've been dying to get started on.

The Ultimate Guide to a Book Hangover

I know for a fact every reader has experienced the dreaded book hangover. Unable to start a new book no matter how hard you try. Maybe friends have recommended their favorite book, but you just can't get your head out of another universe. Over the years I've come up with a simple guide to identifying …

Monday Mood #1

Hi everyone! This week I'll be starting Monday Mood, a weekly post to recommend books to those who haven't read them. If you have read them, by chance, you can recommend a similar book in the comments. I'll start this off with a book that is sure to gain even more popularity after the release …

Let’s get started

Over the past few days, I've noticed a pattern: those who study books don't often get the chance to read for themselves. Now, it is possible for students of literature to enjoy the books they're reading, but there isn't much choice in which books to read. This got me thinking; how can someone enjoy a …