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Have You Been to Middle Earth Lately?

16NovemberSuzanne2 CommentsHome in the Rookery

Today was supposed to be a spotlight day–I have books lined up, waiting in the wings, and they surely deserved their moment in the light! Â However, I haven’t caught up on the actual writing of the posts that will feature these books, having fallen behind when I was finishing up my wip before sending it

Zack Files (#9) The Volcano Goddess Will See You Now (plus giveaway announced!)

9NovemberSuzanne6 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

This series is a little dated, but I’m finding that boys and girls of a certain age and interest are still looking for a story like this. Â So, I decided to swing the spotlight around and shine it on The Zack Files, specifically number nine–The Volcano Goddess Will See You Now. Why this one? Â Well,

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

The Amulet of Samarkand, for MMGM

26OctoberSuzanne9 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

I’ve realized that I need a new description, for books that I read and enjoy, but don’t precisely like. Â And the word I’ve decided on is–compelling. Â So, that is the official word I am hereby designating for this kind of book. Â Also, the best descriptive word I can come up with for The Amulet of

Five Little Peppers and How They Grew, for MMGM

19OctoberSuzanne8 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

This is going to be the most backwards spotlight I’ve ever done, but before I get to that, I’ve got a link to share. Â Here, on Forever Writers aka Author’s Think Tank, you’ll find a guest post I wrote last week. Â Called ‘An Editor’s RAP Sheet’ it touches on a few of the most common

Where Will Life Take You?

12OctoberSuzanne4 CommentsExploring (travel), Writing

I was recently chatting with a friend, discussing wander lust, and wondering why mine isn’t quite as bad as it used to be. Â Then it hit me–I live vicariously through my characters, and so get to explore fantastic worlds and enjoy far off adventures on a regular basis! Â Such is the joy of being a

Is There a Cinder-Ella In You?

5OctoberSuzanne7 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

This past Saturday night several friends and I got together for a girl’s night, complete with the new Cinderella movie and plenty of pumpkin treats. Â I was initially a bit skeptical, when the live action Cinderella was announced, but found myself loving it! Â They did a fabulous job of reinventing the story while paying tribute

The Stars of Summer, for MMGM

28SeptemberSuzanne7 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

I was so pleased to see the sequel to All Four Stars had come out, and this book did not disappoint. Â Tween foodie Gladys is back, reviewing her way through the summer and cooking up a storm. Â And, just like the first book…you might want to make sure the pantry’s stocked before digging in to

When to Tell a Character Enough is Enough

21SeptemberSuzanne7 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, Writing

I’m a fan of realistic characters, that are capable of taking on a life of their own and steering the story in wild new directions. Â Sometimes, I’ve had a character that was meant to by a wallflower show up and make friends with my main character, and the two of them become such best buds

Thor’s Wedding Day, by Bruce Coville

14SeptemberSuzanne6 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

Hello all! Â Hope you had a great week. Â This MMGM’s spotlight is on Thor’s Wedding Day by Bruce Coville. Â And, in case that fails to pique your interest, take a look at this cover! Yes, it’s a bit strange. Â However, just as the cover promises, it IS good for a laugh! Â An odd tale, in

Suzanne Warr

Narrative designer, game designer, author

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