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It’s the season for spooky books, and for kids who want a scare, ONLY a spooky book will do. Some children, though, want their creepy books to be creepy with a difference–not just cheap scares and cliffhangers, but something atmospheric that draws a reader fully into the world of the book. Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz is perfect for those readers. Schlitz takes us into the Gothic, foggy 150-years-ago world of Lizzie Rose and Parsifal, two children who work for Grisini, a not-at-all-nice puppeteer. When Grisini is hired to perform for the birthday party of rich Clara, a girl who seems to have everything (except siblings, all of whom have died), Lizzie Rose and Parsifal think their fortunes are looking up. Unfortunately, first Clara, and then Grisini disappear, and their lives take a turn for the desperate.
This book is beautifully, spookily written, with compelling characters and perfectly described settings. It won’t be for children who hate historical fiction, or anyone who wants a quick read, but for kids who want a long spooky night where they can enter another world, this is an excellent choice.
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You will see a banquet, don’t eat anything!
Your life depends on it!
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Here's a first, I'm reviewing another author's book. Normally, I am working hard to get a reviewer to read my books. Then there's the whole "raising four kids" thing. Rarely do I have time for leisure reading. I literally have a stack of books waiting for me.
So my oldest daughter came home from school (yes, several months ago) carrying a book with the most intriguing cover. It was Dan Poblocki's
The Stone Child
. She read the thing in two days flat. She said it was the creepiest book she'd ever read and this is coming from an Official Member of the American Chillers Fan Club. After she finished, that cover kept calling to me. Mostly black with a hint of blue light surrounding the statue of a child. She holds out a book, beckoning the reader to peak inside. It wasn't until after I had a few chapters down that I noticed the creatures wrapped around her feet.
This cover pulled me in, much the same as the pendant pulls in the two different authors in the story. For a writer, I am one of the slowest readers you will meet. It took me more like two weeks to finish the book, as opposed to my daughter's two days.
Don't take that the wrong way though. I completely enjoyed The Stone Child. Basic plot: the outsider, Edgar Fennicks, moves to Gatesweed, an unfamiliar world. We get to know Eddie over the first couple chapters as he is set up to be the classic underdog. We get several hints that things are not right in this town and Eddie discovers an unusual book, hand-written in code, by his favorite author, who also happens to have vanished from this very town. The story begins moving once Eddie meets Harris, the son of the quaint, local bookstore owner. Eddie and Harris embark on a quest to unravel the code and hopefully find the missing author. With the help of another outsider, the quirky Maggie, the three junior detectives encounter a menagerie of creative monsters.The Woman in Black is the most effective as her vagaries torment both Eddie and the missing author whether they are awake or falling through a nightmare.
Things that worked for me: The suspense; The monsters; The Lilith mythology; The setting came alive and I could feel Poblocki's passion for the North Eastern countryside, especially when they went to pick apples; And a genui
I did this a while ago as part of the development stage for a project I’m working on.
I thought it would be appropriate for Halloween.
Obviously I had to go in another direction for the project, I don’t want to scare the guys customers away now do I?
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There, hanging on a wall, within a shadow box was a Victorian human hair wreath. They were made in the 1800s as a way to remember ancestors before the invention of photographs. Curious? More here.
I can't believe that it's the last day of June! Summer is flying by! And I can't believe I've been asking questions for three whole months already on One Question A Day! Will I run out? I hope not:) Anyway, thanks to those who've stopped by for a little writing inspiration. I'll keep the questions coming. Wish me luck. My goal? To ask a year of questions [except on Sundays, when I write one Flash Fiction answer].
So sorry to the reader girlies for being MIA lately on the blog. But a serious scare came up with The BFF and she's going to be completely fine, but it was very, very scary. I'm taking the day off and today to clean my apt and regroup.
I haven't been in a hospital since my back surgery and I was such a wuss then that I'd faint or throw up at the mere sighting of a needle or blood. K made a point to shield me from that, but I was running on adrenaline. Even with all of my baggage about hospitals, doctors and surgery--I would have swapped places with her in a second. And I can't say that about anyone else. But this girl is a trooper. She was in indescribable pain and she pushed through it like R and I knew she would--no doubt. I wanted to strange a few of the ER staff, but she got great care on her floor.
Plus, we had a very sweet and uplifting surprise from friend PG Kain who brought the flower that defines KA. It has a prickly stem and pretty pink petals on the top. :)
She's resting, ready for a fun TV marathon later and it's going to be a chill evening. Plus, we decided we deserve mani/pedis to erase the nail colors we wore to the hospital.
I'll be contacting the winner of the Amanda Marronne giveaway, though.
I've got some work to do, which probably won't be book related. More like half work and half apt cleaning.
Finally, thank you ALL for the fan mail you've been sending to Simon & Schuster. I read every letter and as soon as my schedule slows, I promise you'll get a response whether you emailed or snail mailed me.
Again, I can't thank you all enough for the texts, Facebook messages, Tweets and e-mails about Kate. It means a lot and really--thank you. <3
xoxo
This book may take place in Ghastly, Illinois, but it is far from scary. This clever ghost story is about the unlikely relationship between a boy, a cat, a grumpy old man and an old ghost who all live together in a haunted house.
The Director of The International Movement for the Safety & Protection Of Our Kids & Youth (IMSPOOKY) is Dick Tater (note the name play!) who is out to rid the town of Halloween, ghost stories and anything to do with ghosts. This hardly makes sense to the inhabitants of the Spence Mansion at 43 Old Cemetery Road who have a thriving business writing and selling ghost stories. Mr. Tater uses his authority to break up this trio of ghost writers – at least that is what he thinks!
Told mostly in letters, newspaper articles and illustrations, this witty book will delight readers – especially those who are just looking for some ghostly fun!
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Author: Mark Greenwood (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Frané Lessac (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Candlewick Press (on JOMB)
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Deceptively simple looking folk art illustrations, uncluttered narration and sparse, intimate utterings deliver some of the dark, disturbing details of war in this eye-opening, true tale of courage, carnage and camaraderie.
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In this very suspenseful and scary story, which takes place in New York City, 1872, fourteen-year-old Horace signs on as a photographer’s apprentice and becomes entangled in his lazy employer’s scheme to create fraudulent spirit photographs. Horace, a rational and upright person, wants no part of such goings on, and just wants to learn the art of photography. When he gets forced into his employer’s scheme, Horace discovers the photos he takes accidentally free the real ghost of a dead girl bent on revenge against those who harmed her in life.
A wealthy society lady, Mrs. Von Macht, recently lost a “loved one” and when she orders a photographic portrait, Mr. Middleditch, the fraud, sees a chance to include the dead girl’s image in the woman’s photo and make money from this. Pegg is the Von Machts’ black servant girl and she befriends Horace, fills him in on the reality of the home situation, and the two face a very scary and dangerous time of containing the ghost of Eleanora.
Is this a gift or a curse that dead peoples’ images in Horace’s photos gradually develop, grow stronger, more visible, more real? What will Horace do about this ability? Do bad people in stories deserve what happens to them? Is Horace at fault at all for freeing this vengeful ghost? This intriguing scary story, written by an accomplished familiar author, recommended for grade 5 and up, might also be a good choice for a book discussion group as there are many questions to explore. Try this if you like ghost stories.
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Thought this would be scary for anyone to encounter.
I know I’ve dropped the ball on this one—every other blogger seems to have had an Advanced Reading Copy of this book for months and months. I, however, have had to subsist on these other blog reviews and the odd mention on the author’s website. Finally, however, just in time for Halloween: The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaimain.
Nobody Owens, (Bod for short) has grown up in a graveyard. Not near a graveyard. Not next to a graveyard. Actually in a graveyard. His whole family was murdered when he was just two years old, and he escaped by toddling into the graveyard, where he was adopted by the ghosts. He’s raised by two of the ghosts (Mr. and Mistress Owens, who died almost 300 years before), guarded by Silas, who lives in the crypt and is . . . neither living nor dead, and taught, nurtured and protected by the rest of the denizens of the graveyard. Why do they need to protect him? Because no one knows why his family was killed–and the murderer is still looking for him.
I know, I know–it sounds unremittingly grim, terrifying, even. And I cannot deny that it is scary. But it’s also by turns charming, bittersweet, illuminating, and gripping. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes ghosts, mysteries, atmosphere and even coming-of-age stories. Happy Halloween!
(Bonus points if you figured out the title’s reference to a classic of children’s literature–The Jungle Book!).
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Yesterday, after scurrying about all day on errands, etc..., I decided, dang it, I'm going for my run even if it's raining and nearly dark outside. So I hopped into my running gear grabbed a flashlight and ventured out jogging happily past the national park gates, closed to traffic. The gates open at sunrise and close at sunset. No words for the beauty of a stormy sky with enough clearing in the west to make the purple darkness that much darker. Large raindrops caught the unnatural light sparkling silver like Christmas decorations. A person had paused down the way on the deserted road. Pretty soon the woman with a white pooch emerged from the darkness.
"Hello." I said all cheery on a high from getting my butt out to exercise.
"Hi. How far are you going?"
I paused to talk, something I don't usually do on a run, I must admit. "I usually run on the dirt trails, so much kinder to my knees, but with this storm I'll stick to the road. Probably run to the ranger's building and back."
"Oh, because something, um, something big is out there."
"Like a deer?"
"Ah, I don't know. You saw me standing there right?" She pointed down the winding road. My scrappiness sunk into my stomach.
"Yes, I did."
"You know how sometimes you just have to go with your gut?"
I nodded. "Yup."
"Well, that's as far as I got. I decided to turn around. My dog pointed too, like he saw something out there. I heard something else but when I turned around it I knew it was human, you running."
"Oh, ah, sorry about that." I wasn't turning around. I was out and loving life and while seriously creeped out I wasn't going to go back home without getting my run in. No. Way.
She saw the determination in my eyes and said, "Yeah, you know people get that feeling for all kinds of reasons. Maybe I left the stove on, or, maybe a light. Anyway, it will be great you all alone out there."
"Yeah, well, take care," and we parted ways. I mean, seriously what a buzz kill. And of course I was freaked, potential headlines running through my head: 'Nice gal eaten by something big in the Santa Monica Mountains' but I turned my flashlight on and kept running. I didn't run as far as usual, but something is better than nothing and after I ran through all the possible headlines in my head, I didn't feel scared at all just awed by the beauty of the passing storm.
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On a lighter note, I ran out of hot Paprika. Now, a lot of people don't even know that there are two kinds of Paprika, unless you were brought up on Bohemian cooking outside of Chicago. But, there it is. I was all set to make Hungarian goulash after my run but discovered that little black bugs had infested my hot Paprika. Another casualty of life on the road. Dang.
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Our VHS died, a while back I think. Not being home very much this year I truly didn't miss it, until the other day. All our Christmas movies are on VHS. So yesterday I joined the 21st century and bought DVDs of some favorite movies. Can't wait to watch them.
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Shari: You write wonderful books for reluctant readers. How many of those books have you written? Have they all been published?
Max: Thank you, I appreciate that, and the opportunity to talk about the subject of reluctant readers, especially tween boys. I’ve completed a total of thirty-five manuscripts for this age group. In addition, one of my short stories is included in the book, Lay Ups and Long Shots, from Darby Creek Publishing. Seven other books have been published.
Shari: Would you tell us about them?
Max: The titles are Newspaper Caper, Terror at Wolf Lake, North Woods Poachers, Mountain Cabin Mystery, Big Rig Rustlers, Secret of Abbot's Cave, and Legend of the White Wolf. I would describe them as action-adventures and mysteries that are filled with exciting stories, humor, a lot of dialog, and heart-pounding action and adventure. Kids tell me that reading one of my books is like being in an exciting or scary movie. I should point out that this is good scary, not dark or evil scary. The books have completely different characters, settings, and plots, so you can pick up any book and begin reading, without having to start with any particular title.
Shari: Are many publishers looking for books for reluctant readers?
Max: From what I see in trade publications and newsletters, they are. But publishers are also looking for well known authors, or authors with a solid platform. Platform, of course, means that the author has several ways to help get the books sold. I’m not that famous, and I don’t have something like a national radio show, so I continue working on my platform in other ways. I write articles, short stories, give interviews, speak, maintain email lists of schools and homeschoolers, along with a number of other initiatives. My blog, Books for Boys http://booksandboys.blogspot.com has been holding # 4 on Google over the past several weeks. So if someone is looking for that subject, they will find my blog near the top of the Google list. I also have a short story under consideration at Boys’ Life. Something like that, with a circulation of 1,300,000 would help a lot in name recognition.
Toward the end of 2008, and into the first part of this year, my agent has sent quite a few proposals to interested publishers. So we’re hopeful to see some doors open before too much longer.
Something that interests me is that James Patterson, author of a ga-billion books, has a ten-year-old son who is a reluctant reader. I, too, grew up as a reluctant reader, even though my father was the author of over 70 books. I never read any of them. Mr. Patterson has started a web site to help in the fight to reach reluctant readers. That site is http://www.readkiddoread.com
Shari: How would you describe a book for a reluctant reader?
Max: It would be a book without a lot of large blocks or paragraphs of words. Sentences tend to be shorter, with lots of dialog. They must be fast-paced, and grab the reader right away. In the case of my books, almost all chapters end with a cliffhanger, so the reader simply must keep reading. My books are printed on bright, white paper, with larger type and wider spacing between the lines. Vocabulary needs to be more simple to grasp, without talking down to the reader. These are some of the elements that I use when writing. The interesting thing I have found is that my books are also enjoyed by avid readers, girls, and even adults. So writers need to make sure to tell a good story. If you do that, the readers will follow.
Shari: I bought some of your books for my grandson. He really enjoyed them. Do you visit schools where you get feedback from your readers?
Max: Yes. In fact, I’ll be speaking in a school this week. My program is called Imagine http://www.maxbooks.9k.com/whats_new.html My presentation is very interactive, so I get a lot of feedback during the process. Most often I speak to just one class or one big assembly. But this time I’m speaking to the assembly, where I’ll give the first ¾ of my program, and then go to a couple of individual classrooms and do the writing assignment, followed with question & answer. It’s not only an opportunity to connect with potential readers, but I have the schools send a pre-order form home with the students. It’s a nice way to add to their enjoyment of the experience.
Shari: Will you tell us about your latest book and how readers may purchase it?
Max: All of my books are available on Amazon.com, and all are rated by Accelerated Reader. That’s important to kids because they can earn points in school by reading them. My most recent full length book is Legend of the White Wolf. What I’ve written about that one is, “They didn’t call him a liar; they just couldn’t believe his story. Brian Fisher was determined to prove it was true even though it involved the risk to his own safety. His rescue of a wolf pup from a steel trap results in a mysterious relationship with surprising results. The story is set in the lower elevations near Yellowstone.”
The most recent book is Lay Ups and Long Shots. It includes my short story, Big Foot, which is a football story about a boy with a dis-ABILITY. One of his feet is much, much larger than the other and it causes him to be teased and bullied, no matter where he has lived. After his father dies suddenly, we learn a special secret that only he and his son knew.
People can send orders to me for my books and I sign all of those books. Email for details at mander8813@aol.com However, I don’t have the right to sell Lay Ups and Long Shots. That one is available in most stores or on Amazon and other online outlets.
Shari: If you weren’t a writer, what do you think you would be?
Max: Actually, when I’m not writing, I’m a producer of video programs and television commercials. I’ve shot, directed, or produced over 500 national TV commercials for True Value Hardware, and done a number of commercials for my state senator. Most of my work comes from industrial or medical clients, although, with the severe economic downturn, that part of my life is pretty quiet right now. I grew up around film production since that’s what my dad did. It kind of got into my blood early, and I’ve always enjoyed the process. That work also gives me a different opportunity for writing video and commercial scripts.
Shari: Would you describe your work space?
Max: Both of our children are grown and out on their own, so I took over our son’s bedroom, turning it into my writing room. I have a separate computer there along with all my reference books and tools for writing. The room has windows on two sides which are a must for me, creatively. I can close the door and be completely isolated. I have a stereo set up in there too, and an extensive CD library of classical music along with several others. When I write, I burn a candle right next to the computer. I only write scary scenes after dark, and keep the room dark too. Next I find some really spooky music and play that. It never fails to put me in the right mood. Then, when I write something really creepy, I get chills all over, just like I hope the reader will. For sad scenes, I’ll choose very sad music and that can bring tears. And for comedy, I’ll put in funny music. That’ll make me laugh at times. But I can’t have any music playing that has lyrics. I can only write to instrumental music.
It’s good if you can have a designated writing place because, once you get there, it helps to put you in the right frame of mind to start writing, and to experience the full creative process. I marvel at writers who can work with the TV blaring, kids screaming, and a lot of interruptions. That’d drive me crazy I think.
Shari: Will you tell us how you work? (Time of day, attire, process, etc.?)
Max: My last book-length manuscript is called Scanners. About it I’ve written, “What do bar codes, scanners, tattoos, and 666 have to do with the life of a twelve-year-old boy? Maybe nothing. Maybe everything.
Alex and his friends, Noah Bates and Tim Price began working with him, in his father’s grocery store, for the summer. But it wasn’t long before some money was missing, a lot of money. And it always happened on the weekends.
Alex didn’t care what it took, he was determined to catch the thief. Only he could never have imagined how big it was, or how many people were involved.”
I completed Scanners in March of 2007. Again, that was a conscious decision to stop, after writing thirty-five of them, and concentrate on becoming a more attractive prospect for publishers. I often tell other writers, who haven’t yet been published, that writing your book is the easy part. The truly hard job is all of what comes next.
I dress normally when I write. I’ve read about how some people slouch around in P J’s, or a robe, but that wouldn’t work for me. I believe that you change, mentally, depending on what you’re wearing. Just remember back the last time you wore a Tux or evening gown as compared to jeans or shorts and a T shirt.
The best time for me to write is beginning in the evening. I like to finish two to three chapters, and I’ll never start a chapter that I can’t finish in that session. When I come to the end of the session, I place a post-it-note on the freshly printed pages that says, “Next.” On it I scribble a few notes about what would happen next, if I were to continue writing. But something funny happened with Legend of the White Wolf. I don’t write to an outline. So the story is happening fresh, as I go along. I began writing on a Friday evening, and the next thing I knew, it was tomorrow. That was a little shocking, but I just kept on writing, and the first draft was finished in three days. I did this because I couldn’t wait to see how the story was going to turn out.
I don’t edit as I go, and don’t read anything until the first draft is finished. I will have made notes, and there are scraps of paper scattered around with pieces of dialog, a funny line, or a fine point I want to include
I like to write summer scenes or stories when it’s hot, and winter when it’s freezing cold out. There have been times when I’ve cranked the heat up, during cold weather, just to simulate the summer heat.
What I enjoy most about writing is being able to plunge into a different world with characters that I get to create. I’m the most at peace when I’m writing, and I love everything about the process. Then, when a parent, or a young reader send a letter, or an email, to tell me how one of my books has touched their lives, or when I find that a reluctant reader is now a reader, because of one of my books, that makes everything worthwhile.
I love contests. Though you've probably already guessed that. I first caught the contest bug when I won a holiday to Las Vegas plus spending money a distant 10 years ago. Since then I've won videos, t-shirts and books. Anyway, why am I telling you all this? Because I'm excited to have just bought a wad of fairy and pirate items for a future contest which I will be running in honour of my first pro sale. The story was accepted last November and I'm hoping it will appear in the next couple of months. I like to be prepared. I'm also trying to stiff the taxman.
Of course my ebay hunt also led to my spending an hour procrastinating. Consider my wrists duly slapped.
Wolf Dude won't be hosting this competition. He's currently in prison (ie locked in my bookcase) for scaring my four year old niece last week. I have to admit I played my own part in the evil act (I left him guarding my make-up case where her sticky fingers usually wind up) and my brother added to the distress by persuading Wolf Dude to go for a walk across my dressing table while singing his trademark song. I don't think I should be allowed to write for children.
Dear good folk of Sugar Frosted Goodness,
We are Xenia Latii and Stefan Chavdarov, and we're proud to be brand new members of this impressive gathering of illustrators.
We've attached a few recent illustrations that we've done with hopes of many more to come soon. Other than that, glad to be here and greetings to everyone reading this.
(Site: www.xenia-and-stefan.com + sporadically updated personal blogs: Bam! and Bam!)
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Author: P.J. Bracegirdle (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 McElderry Books (on JOMB)
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Hard-core horror meets sumptuous simile in this gripping exploration of siblinghood, self-destruction and sanitized sameness.
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Jason, the mysterious killer, in the Friday the 13th series is truly an evil monster. He kills without a conscience. Here are ten things that you shouldn’t say to Jason if you ever come across him:
- Would you like to play in a pick up hockey game?
- Your knife looks a little dull. Do you mind if I sharpen it for you?
- Have you seen my son Freddie around? He’s always getting into trouble. He’s not the sharpest kid on the block.
- You look like your dressed to kill. You sure are the strong and silent type.
- Man are you ugly. And your breath could kill an elephant.
- Do you have an axe to grind with someone? Next thing you know you’ll be waving around a chainsaw.
- Are you a reject from Camp Crystal Lake or are you one of the counselors?
- Would you like to date my sister? She’s almost as ugly as you are.
- You better stay out of the water. Otherwise, you’ll catch the death of a cold.
- Did anyone ever tell you that it is impolite to carry a bloody ax inside the house? You could leave stains on the carpet.
This is book 2 in The Last Apprentice series. I normally do not recommend violent, scary books but occasionally I do like to read them and this is a series that I enjoy and it is October! The moon is bright, the nights are dark and moody and Halloween is right around the corner, so if you like gruesome, scary books this might be a series for you. But beware, it is not for the faint of heart. It is medieval and has a Spook whose job is to rid the country of witches and boggarts and other dark spirits. This particular book also has a Quisitor who gets rich by accusing people of witch craft and then convicting them and burning them at the stake and confiscating all their worldly goods. There is an evil spirit , the Bane, who lives in the catacombs under the cathedral . It is an ancient evil that was locked behind a silver gate but now is growing stronger and corrupting the priests and the people. The Spook was unable to totally defeat the bane when he was young but he has returned with his young apprentice, Tom, to try once again. Tom, though only an apprentice for 6 months is the seventh son of a seventh son and his mother is a good witch so he has lots of inner strength and has already had lots of experience. When the Spook is captured by the Quisitor it is up to Tom to save him and help him with his challenge. Recommended for stout hearted 6th graders and up.
Posted by: Fran W.
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He looks pretty evil Linda. I think you had better hide your carrots.
I love him! Great image! Thanks for posting and Happy Halloween!
The red eyes really make him evil!!!
one scary bunny! nicely done.
I love the bunny! Very well done!
As usual I love it!
I just adore this sketch. Brilliant
There really isn’t much that is truly scarier than a Vampire Bunny! Very cool!
Scary and cute at the same time. Nice.
Eeks! Those toothies look really sharp!
Scary and cute! Nice.
haha this is awesome! great job
Bunnies!!!!!!!!! reminds me of a very cute fluffy bunny toy my brother was once given for his birthday, cutest name he could come up with was Igor…