Newsy Bits About Writing and Writers

Inkling, by Kenneth Oppel, for MMGM

11FebruarySuzanne12 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, Newsy Bits About Writing and Writers, The Bookshelf

I’m so happy to have emerged from my deadline den and be able to share today’s spotlight with you all! It’s been a bit since I got to post, but Saturday I sent my middle grade urban fantasy back to my agent, which is always a great relief. And I hope you’ll forgive me for

A WriteOnCon Wrap-up of Talking Points

5MarchSuzanne8 CommentsNewsy Bits About Writing and Writers, Writing

Writing conferences…an energy rush from new ideas, the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, the chance to workshop and get feedback…they’re wonderful, right? But it can be challenging to get away, and they’re often rather hard on the bank account, too! A few years ago I discovered WriteOnCon– –and have found it to be a

A Swampy Update and GIVEAWAY sneak peek

21MarchSuzanne4 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, Newsy Bits About Writing and Writers

I still plan to hop around and see everyone’s MMGM blogs today–I owe you guys, from last week–but will be spending half my week at the Dismal Swamp, so I’m feeling a bit below water and will have to get my own post up next week. However–a heads up! Â Over the next couple Mondays I’ll

Happy Leap Day! Plus, a shout-out for Nanny X Returns, for MMGM

29FebruarySuzanne11 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, Newsy Bits About Writing and Writers, The Bookshelf, Writing

It’s that magical day that we all get to time travel forward an extra day! Â None of this mundane aging stuff for us today. Â Thanks to a bit of creative calendaring, Â on February 29th we leap through the day, glide through time, and zing through space on a giant floating ball that suddenly feels younger.

Shout out for Septimus Heap, preview of goals for 2016, and winner announced!

14DecemberSuzanne9 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, Newsy Bits About Writing and Writers, The Bookshelf, Writing

Since this is my last post of the year, it has to do the work of three–but that’s alright. Â Tis the season to multi-task, even if you’re just a humble blog post. First up, I’d like to announce the winner of The Goblin’s Puzzle! Â The prize is a hardcover copy that will be signed by

Interview with Andrew S. Chilton and GIVEAWAY of The Goblin’s Puzzle!

30NovemberSuzanne13 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, Newsy Bits About Writing and Writers, The Bookshelf

I am thrilled to have Andrew S. Chilton on the blog today, in a double-win interview and giveaway of his book! Â The Goblin’s Puzzle is his debut novel, and will launch in January, but it’s already making a name for itself and has received starredÂ reviews from Publisher’s Weekly AND School Library Journal! Â Here’s a little

What I Wish I’d Known for my First Nano

2NovemberSuzanne3 CommentsNewsy Bits About Writing and Writers, Writing

It’s November 2nd, and all around the world writers and their families have divided emotions. Â On the one hand, they’re sure to feel excitement, the thrill of the adventure in writing tingling through their veins. Â The clean white pages await, and the month’s potential is limitless. On the other hand, they may feel a sense

Happy Bday to Obsidian Threads!

5DecemberSuzanneNewsy Bits About Writing and Writers, Writing

Today, as a Friday special, we have a guest post by Charlie Pulsipher, who has just released book 2 in his Lost Shards series, Obsidian Threads. After that teaser of a cover, here’s the blurb for the book:Â Â Rho has awakened. Its acolytes will tear worlds apart to release their deity from its prison. Any hope

Live From the Red Planet–interview with Children of Mars creator, Steve Stewart

24NovemberSuzanne4 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, Newsy Bits About Writing and Writers, The Bookshelf

Well…okay, maybe by ‘live’ I mean that we’re all alive, and by ‘from the red planet’ I mean that our thoughts are circling round the red planet. Â But, it makes for a catchy headline, don’t you think? Â And also makes you wonder if any of us will live to see a broadcast from Mars. Â Wouldn’t

Bone, by Jeff Smith

3NovemberSuzanne7 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, Newsy Bits About Writing and Writers, The Bookshelf, Uncategorized

I’m dedicating my month of November (and perhaps even some of December) to graphic novels, comics, and manga…specifically those you can put in the hands of your nearest Avenger and super hero crazed middle schooler! Â These are books which I feel tend to get under-utilized, and sometimes even entirely overlooked. Â My super secret evil plan

Suzanne Warr

Narrative designer, game designer, author

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