Wendy knows that the most responsible thing to do is to sell the cottage and return to Ohio, but the lure of the sea is hard to resist. The charming town, along with local craftsman Caleb Colton, pulls on both Wendy and Jackson, who even registers himself for school in a bid to get his mom to move them there permanently. She and her 12-year-old son Jackson move in-temporarily, she reminds him-in order to do the work themselves, even though Christmas is coming. But before it can be sold, the neglected property must be renovated. When Wendy Harper inherits her family's beachside cottage in Seaside, Maine, she sees it as a way to finally pay off the debts that have mounted since her husband died. Lock, Stock, and Over a Barrel, June 2013 Home, Hearth, and the Holidays, October 2015ĭating, Dining, and Desperation, February 2014 The Christmas Angel Project, September 2016
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SA Writers Centre will connect you with a mentor with four weeks of application. You will also need to identify at least one (maximum of three) goals for your mentorship and agree to the full terms and conditions. Karen Wyld Ruth Starke Rebekah Clarkson Cassandra Dean Anne Bartlett Carla CarusoĪnna Solding Scott Zarcinas Ben Stubbs Cameron Raynes Lauren Foley Jane Turner Goldsmith Tony Shillitoe Ray Tyndale Mentorship Application Form Please familiarise yourself with them and prepare a shortlist of preferred mentors. There are a number of mentors listed on our website. From writing craft, editing, pre publication, to marketing and publicity mentorships – and encompassing a wide range of genres – SA Writers Centre will assist you to identify the most appropriate mentor for your needs. The mentorship program is designed to connect our members with a suitable mentor, at any stage of their writing careers. 5/21/2023 0 Comments Halloween Night by Jolene HaleyAs the story unfolded, Rosalie learns to accept Red’s voice and becomes stronger. Based on the tale “Snow White and Rose Red”, the story explored someone with a voice in their head, one that certainly wasn’t real. One that received a place in an anthology, now out-of-print, and one that never became what it could be. With the theme announced last summer, I immediately thought of a story I wrote years ago. Through October, a new story or work of art will be posted to make the month more fabulous. This year’s theme was twisted fairy tales. Links to my stories are on my blog’s SHORT STORY ACHIEVEMENT page. This is the eighth year for the showcase and my seventh year participating. And we all read and enjoy and celebrate all the art. Every fall she sets a theme and invites authors and artists to write and draw anything they like and, throughout the month of October, Jolene posts them. Once again, it’s time for the Spooky Showcase on the wonderful Jolene Haley’s blog. 5/21/2023 0 Comments Mastiff by tamora pierceBeka is also the surrogate daughter of the Provost, having helped him capture a band of dangerous criminals when she was only 8 years old. The story is told in the form of a series of journal entries made by Beka Cooper as she trains to become a Provosts Dog, a nickname for the police men and women in the employ of the Lord Provost of Tortall, with a prelude taken from Eleni Cooper's diary in which she relates Beka's story to her son George. It is set 200 years prior to the bulk of the Tortall novels. It tells the story of Rebakah "Beka" Cooper, the ancestor of George Cooper from Song of the Lioness and Alianne from Trickster's Choice and Trickster's Queen. Terrier is a young adult fantasy novel by Tamora Pierce, the first book in the Provost's Dog trilogy and the fifteenth book set in the Tortall Universe. But discovering her own formidable strength may be the one move that costs her everything: the crown, Varenia and Zadie". Mara Rutherford began her writing career as a journalist but quickly discovered she far preferred fantasy to reality. In order to save her people, Nor must learn to negotiate the treacherous protocols of a court where lies reign and obsession rules. And as she grows closer to Ceren's brother, the charming Prince Talin, Nor uncovers startling truths about a failing royal bloodline, a murdered queen.and a plot to destroy the home she was once so eager to leave. 3/5 stars Book Blurb Sourced from Google Books. To Nor's dismay, her future husband, Prince Ceren, is as forbidding and cold as his home-a castle carved into a mountain and devoid of sunlight. Review: Crown of Coral and Pearl (Mara Rutherford) by Katarina Betterton MaHello, all I’m thrilled to bring my third review to you today, this time for Crown of Coral and Pearls by Mara Rutherford. Then Zadie is gravely injured, and Nor is sent to Ilara in her place. But when a childhood accident left her with a permanent scar, it became clear that her identical twin sister, Zadie, would likely be chosen to marry the Crown Prince-while Nor remained behind, unable to ever set foot on land. "Nor once dreamed of seeing the wondrous wealth and beauty of Ilara, the kingdom that's ruled her village for as long as anyone can remember. (Hopefully that last part would seem pretty dated to millennials, though.) Most interestingly, though, Al is seen only through the eyes of a narrator, a classmate whose name we never learn, a point of view that underscores the importance of Al's persona: she's affecting the people around her as she declares her nonconformity. She wrestles with loneliness from eating alone while her divorced mom dates around, with questions about why her dad sends cards and money but never visits, and why girls aren't allowed to take shop. "The shoes on my feet / I bought 'em!" In short, Al rocks pretty hard as a role model, but she also deals very realistic doubts and fears. Al's word for it is "nonconformist", but it really boils down to "I refuse to look a certain way just because society says that's what's 'pretty'" and "I buy my own sweaters!" in the manner of Destiny's Child singing about buying their own diamond rings. Re-reading this book for the first time in almost two decades, I have to believe this was probably one of the first books I read with a truly feminist message. He still holds the rank of Professor Emeritus of Education at Portland State.Įric has wanted to be an author since he first discovered back in kindergarten that people called authors make books. Eric retired from college teaching in 1993 to become a full-time writer. He taught courses in language arts, children’s literature, and storytelling at Indiana University at South Bend in South Bend, Indiana from 1973 to 1978, and from 1978 to 1993 at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. degree in Education at the University of Illinois in 1973. Returning to reality, he finished his Ph.D. Virgin Islands where he worked as a teacher and librarian. 68 in Manhattan while working on his masters degree at New York University. He headed west, to Easton, Pennsylvania where he graduated from Lafayette College in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in English literature.Įric worked as an elementary school teacher at P.S. Brooklyn College was across the street from his high school, so he didn’t want to go there. He attended PS 193, Andries Hudde Junior High School, and Midwood High School. 5/21/2023 0 Comments Illusions reluctant messiahis an enlightened soul, while Richard is a lesser human who chances upon Shimoda. Donald Shimoda can be considered as your present-day Buddha …. The book has two main characters, Donald Shimoda and Richard, both pilots who entertain people by taking them on joyous flights. The book is slightly slow paced and the story takes time to unfold, but it keeps you interested. This book Illusions is about enlightenment, about search for a master who can tell us the real meaning of life. Earlier I had enjoyed his Jonathan Livingston Seagull which was about breaking away from conventions, taking the path less trodden and achieving the impossible. This is not the first Richard Bach book I have read. I have just finished reading a book called Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach. 5/21/2023 0 Comments A History of Trouble by S.J. HimesHe cracks a beignet and feeds pieces to Eroch, the wee beastie dragon, who flutters his wings and chirps in thanks. “Because you love us and felt it was fair,” Angel quips, one brow arched. I put the snacks on the coffee table, and the horde descends, snagging choice bits and making off with their bounty. Why did I agree to let them do this to me?” I mutter, sitting down in the hot seat, half a dozen pairs of eyes glued to my every move. Here is my recounting of the harrowing experience. Plus, we have a special guest today, Eroch the Wee Beastie, the dragon. Those interviewing me are: Angel Salvatore, necromancer of Beacon Hill and story protagonist Simeon, vampire Elder and Angel’s mate Isaac Salvatore, Angel’s younger brother and fire-mage and Daniel Macavoy, sorcerer apprentice to Angel. They had a ton of questions for me, and in their customary fashion, made it as hectic and chaotic as possible. I sat down with my own characters from the latest book in the Beacon Hill Sorcerer, The Necromancer’s Reckoning. Interesting by means of stressful and frightening…no, I jest. Hello, all! My name is SJ Himes, and I’m here at Novel Approach to share an interesting experience I had recently. The Hot Seat: Characters Interviewing Their Author She’s sharing a fun interview her characters did with her, and there’s also a giveaway so be sure to check out the entry details. We’re so pleased to have author SJ Himes dropping by today on the tour for her latest release in the Beacon Hill Sorcerer series, The Necromancer’s Reckoning. Scout, Jem, Boo Radley, Atticus Finch and the small town of Maycomb, Alabama, are all captured in vivid and moving illustrations by artist Fred Fordham. Now, this most beloved and acclaimed novel is reborn for a new age as a gorgeous graphic novel. 'Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.'A haunting portrait of race and class, innocence and injustice, hypocrisy and heroism, tradition and transformation in the Deep South of the 1930s, Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird remains as important today as it was upon its initial publication in 1960, during the turbulent years of the Civil Rights movement. A beautifully crafted graphic novel adaptation of Harper Lee's beloved American classic, voted the #1 Great American Read 2018. |