by Joelle | Feb 22, 2008 | Daily Writings
I am happy to get back into a routine with my Friday Author Interviews. This week, Carol Culver has stopped by to answer some pressing questions. Okay, maybe not pressing, but interesting! Carol is a romance writer who is dipping her toes into the YA pool. Heck, she’s...
by Joelle | Feb 21, 2008 | Daily Writings
I decided since I’m going back to a schedule of sorts, I should do my Thursday Humorous Animal essay. This is when I write about the humorous animals in my life. In the past there was a skunk in the house, my cats always offer fodder and we had an eagle in our...
by Joelle | Feb 21, 2008 | Uncategorized
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, so deer were around. I mean, you didn’t see them down at the local 7-11, but you’d see them at the beach or along a country road, or even in the neighbour’s yard. Now I live on an island and there are deer, deer,...
by Joelle | Feb 21, 2008 | Need to Read
Well, as predicted, this was a very funny read. Yeah, I know…Eileen is one of my best friends and you might just think I’m plugging her book because I’m so proud of her, and maybe I am giving her a little extra press, but I also really enjoyed this...
by Joelle | Feb 19, 2008 | Uncategorized
I have to admit, that at the beginning it was a little hard for me to get into this book because so much of it is in italics. This was to show where the character was journaling vs. what was actually happening, but it made me a little crazy to read. This book also...
by Joelle | Feb 19, 2008 | Need to Read
I’m on a great book reading roll. Click here to find out why I loved this one.
by Joelle | Feb 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
Whether you call it the pitch, the hook, or simply your query, the blurb you write in your cover letter that tells an agent or editor what you’re trying to sell them, is one of the single most important things you’ll ever write. When trying your hand at it, think...
by Joelle | Feb 17, 2008 | My Nonfiction
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by Joelle | Feb 17, 2008 | Daily Writings
I suppose this is old news to any of the members of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, but I get my bulletin very late, so I’ve just seen it. I have a new article published in the Jan/Feb bulletin about writing your manuscript hook...
by Joelle | Feb 17, 2008 | Need to Read
Read all about my new favorite bubble bath series here (I call it a bubble bath series because you really should sink into a tub with some yummy snack and this book).
by Joelle | Feb 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
I’ll just say up front that I never would’ve picked this book up if someone hadn’t recommended it to me. No offense, but I’ve read too many of those rich girls who go to private schools, shop, party, spend their summers at the Hamptons and...
by Joelle | Feb 15, 2008 | Need to Read
This is a fabulous book that I almost didn’t read. Here’s why and also why I’m glad I didn’t judge a book by its cover.
by Joelle | Feb 14, 2008 | Uncategorized
Well, I just read two books in a row with where the main character’s mother was dead. I think that’s #12 on my list of most overused things and sometimes I wonder if it shouldn’t be moved up. I’m partly bugged by the dead mother syndrome...
by Joelle | Feb 14, 2008 | Need to Read
I just read two books in a row with dead mothers.
by Joelle | Feb 10, 2008 | Need to Read
I really liked this book a lot. It was really funny with a great voice and a nice quirky plot. The main character is an American/Brit who normally lives in England, but is visiting her grandmother in the US, so it’s a nice combo of American and British humour. I...
by Joelle | Feb 9, 2008 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again… My Fave Fifteen of 2007 They are listed in the order I read them, not the order I loved them. If you’re the author, feel free to make some stickers for your book saying, “Endorsed by Joëlle Anthony”....
by Joelle | Feb 9, 2008 | Uncategorized
Rules For Life by Darlene Ryan How to Take the Ex out of Ex-Boyfriend by Janette Rallison A new YA by my friend Eileen Cook that’s not out yet…I got a sneak peek. You’re gonna love it when it’s out next year. Knots In My Yo-yo String by Jerry...
by Joelle | Feb 9, 2008 | Uncategorized
Reading Is Less Fundamental in Bush Budget CEO of Reading Is Fundamental Carol Rasco issued a statement warning that “President Bush’s proposed budget calling for the elimination of Reading Is Fundamental’s (RIF) Inexpensive Book...
by Joelle | Feb 9, 2008 | Daily Writings
I am on a writing hiatus after realizing that I worked nonstop for most of November, all of December, and three weeks of January. I don’t have writer’s block, it’s more like Writer Bashing Into a Wall. It’s good though, because it’s...
by Joelle | Feb 9, 2008 | Need to Read
The nice thing about this sequel is if you accidentally pick it up and read it before you read Benny and Omar, it doesn’t matter at all. Which is good, because it doesn’t say anywhere on it that it’s the sequel. This book is really funny and a great...
by Joelle | Feb 7, 2008 | Uncategorized
NOTE: I put “[my state] congressman” into google and it took me to a page where I could email both of my senators. It was great. It only took me about three minutes to email them both. It may not change anything, but I thought you should know how easy it...
by Joelle | Feb 7, 2008 | Daily Writings
While I try to stay away from politics on this site, I do think that this is too important to ignore, and I urge you all to write to your representatives in Congress if you agree with me. I’ve even written the letter for you. Feel free to cut & paste it into...
by Joelle | Feb 7, 2008 | Need to Read
This probably falls into the adult chick lit category, but I think it is a stand-out. Charming and laugh-out-loud funny this book was a big hit with me and I read it pretty much in one sitting. I loved Krum’s other book, Walk of Fame too and recommend them...
by Joelle | Feb 5, 2008 | Uncategorized
Forget what you know about Eoin Colfer. You like his work? You’ll love this. You’ve never read his work? Be prepared to be blown away. You love his work? This is the best so far. This is not a new book. In fact, it’s almost ten years old. It came out...
by Joelle | Feb 5, 2008 | Need to Read
I have a lot to say about this book. All good!
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