Posts about books

MG fantasy or not?

No one can read every book out there, especially people who are extremely busy. One can try, though–hence my trying to make a list of[…]

Booklist update

Let’s take a look at what we have so far for our middle-grade fantasy book list. I’ve actually put it in alphabetical order at this[…]

In the middle of the middle–and a question

First the question: Can anyone point me to where to find the middle grade children’s literature listserv, equivalent to Child_Lit but for older books? I[…]

Are there handbaskets in children’s literature?

Today Editorial Anonymous both opened a can of worms and used a tag I only remember seeing on Read Roger, “I’m so going to hell,” which[…]

Braaaains

Totally AWESOME zombie movie on SciFi right now. As I watch them devour braaains on mute, because yeah, gross, and I’m too tired to change[…]

Congrats to Tiffany, thanks to Dave!

Over at Fantasy Book Critic, Dave Farland was recently asked what his favorite reads of 2008 were. He listed Hallowmere volume one, In the Serpent’s[…]

On buying books: hardcover vs. paperback

Cherie Priest posted today about her new release–happy book birthday, ! Her post relates to several things I’ve been hearing lately, so I thought I’d[…]

Let’s talk about marketing your book online

I was at an SCBWI conference a couple weeks ago at which they had a panel of newly published authors do a panel chat about[…]

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I’m back from my trip to New York City. It was really nice to see everyone, and those of you I missed, I’m sure I’ll catch[…]

Howl’s Castle and the House of Many Ways

For fans of Howl’s Moving Castle, have you read House of Many Ways yet? It’s the sequel to Howl and I must say a right[…]