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Thursday, February 18, 2016 12:23:50 PM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Ted Talks on Writing:
shelli said, "Shonda Rhimes - Saying Yes to EverythingJK Rowling - The fringe benefits of failureElizabeth GilbertSuccess Failure and the drive to keep creatingGilbert on GeniusAndrew Stanton - How to Tell a StoryJames Cameron - A Curious..." more
Saturday, July 25, 2015 9:56:30 AM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Top Blogs Every Writer/Author Can Use:
shelli said, "I'm always looking for lists that are easily accessible.Here is a list of lists that every writer can use! Bookmark this page so you can come back for easy access :) Have fun!Best Writing BlogsPublishing Industry Blogs6 Book Marketing BlogsYA..." more
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 10:38:16 AM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled GrammoWriMO!:
shelli said, "What’s a GrammoWriMo?Every November, thousands of writers hammer out words in an epic event called National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. Writers “win” by completing a 50,000 word novel draft in just 30 days. Challenging? Yes. Impossible?..." more
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 1:45:44 PM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Epic Earth Day Reads! Environmental Themes in Books:
shelli said, "Happy Earth Day! Environmental themes in YA can help young readers to feel a better connection to nature and inspire them to get involved with the environment. This is extremely important in today’s world, where nature is always competing for..." more
Monday, March 30, 2015 11:40:02 AM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled :
shelli said, "Secondary Characters and Why They Matter So any author knows how hard it is to incorporate secondary characters into your plot. It's easy to get lost in your main character's personality and development and..." more
Monday, March 23, 2015 1:27:40 PM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Book Nerd Problems:
shelli said, "Book Nerd Problems As book nerds, there are some problems we deal with every day that other people just don't get. For instance, how are we expected to simply walk into a book store and only buy one book? Chance are we'll come ambling out under..." more
Monday, March 2, 2015 3:08:44 PM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Fun Book Clothes!:
shelli said, "Fun Book Clothes!This week while I was online, I found quite a few fun things to wear- book nerd style! Here are a few of my favorites that I thought were super creative- enjoy! The "I like big books and I cannot lie" sweatshirt. Perfect for..." more
Sunday, March 1, 2015 5:12:37 AM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Indie Publishing:
shelli said, "Indie Publishing Fun So I went scrounging around on the internet and found a few articles that answer some FAQs about Indie Publishing. They're awesome and quick reads that shed a little light on the Indie world, and thought that they might..." more
Monday, February 23, 2015 2:22:12 PM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Books to Movies:
shelli said, "Books to Movies with AshleyThere are many new movies out lately based on books, and I thought it would be interesting to review a few of them here. So, without further ado, here are a few book-to-film translations and how I feel about them: 1...." more
Thursday, February 19, 2015 11:21:51 AM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled CJ Omololu's The Third Twin Blog Tour has begin!:
shelli said, "The Third Twin releases next Tuesday.Tour ScheduleWEEK ONEFebruary 16th: Fictitious Delicious REVIEWFebruary 17th A Dream Within A Dream REVIEWFebruary 18th Bookish REVIEWFebruary 19th Novel Novice REVIEWFebruary 20th Good..." more
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 12:27:35 PM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Protags and Price-tags:
shelli said, "Protags and Price-TagsHi everyone- Ashley here! So I have this thing where I like to decide where I think the protagonists of famous Young Adult books would shop (ergo: "Protags and Price-tags"). Basically I take various fiction icons and determine..." more
Monday, February 16, 2015 10:45:32 AM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled The Different Types of Book Lovers:
shelli said, "The Different Types of Book Lovers Hello all, Ashley here! As a book lover you've probably noticed by now that there are many types of book lovers, of all sorts and kinds, and we love them all. Whether you're that one kid who reads nothing but..." more
Thursday, February 12, 2015 10:33:06 AM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Some Exciting 2015 Releases!:
shelli said, "Exciting 2015 YA Releases! So it's about a month into 2015, and there are all kinds of exciting new books coming out in the next few months! In order to spread my excitement for these upcoming releases, I thought I'd share a few of my most..." more
Monday, February 9, 2015 12:07:07 PM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Struggles of Being an Extreme Book Lover:
shelli said, "The Struggles of Being an Extreme Book Lover As hard core book lovers, we tend to get caught up in the ins and outs of every new book we read. They're pretty much like ink and paper extensions of our own being. Not only that, but we can be..." more
Saturday, February 7, 2015 8:41:04 AM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Why Writers Make Great Friends:
shelli said, "Why Writers Make Great FriendsNow, that isn't to say that anyone of any other profession isn't a great friend, or doesn't do the things on this list- there's just something about writers that's just downright...well, out there. And that can make for..." more
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 12:00:48 PM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Social Media Tips and Why They Work:
shelli said, "Social Media Tips and Why They Work- with Ashley Lately I've been taking an online social media course with the Social Media Academy, and I must say, it is super helpful! The modules go into different aspects of social media management,..." more
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 9:07:54 AM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled CJ Omololu - my friend, Top Cancer Ass Kicker, and author of the new The Third Twin - Spread the Word!:
shelli said, "I met Cynthia Jaynes-Omololu about 5 or 6 years ago in LA. We'd known each other for years online and built a great friendship. (I think it was in FriendMatch.com that connected us or Blogger :) When we met, we s sat down to have a drink and I..." more
Friday, January 23, 2015 1:33:37 PM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled News Year Resolutions for Readers:
shelli said, "New Year Resolutions for Readers So the beginning of the new year has come and gone quickly, and the first month of 2015 is coming to a close! Most people have one new year resolution that they either accomplish or forget about, as the..." more
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 10:59:26 AM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Cool Nature Reads:
shelli said, "Cool Nature Reads So in honor of Grace's adventures, today I'm going to share with you a few nature/thriller YA novels that are amazing! These reads are fantastic and if you like Grace's story, you're sure to love these! 1. Nature..." more
Monday, January 19, 2015 5:33:15 PM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled YA Review- Gilded Ashes:
shelli said, "Gilded Ashes (1.5)by Rosamund HodgePerhaps many of you don't know this, but there is actually a second installment in the world of Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge. It's called "Gilded Ashes" and it's a take on Cinderella in Nyx's world of demons and..." more
Friday, January 16, 2015 8:43:04 PM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Book Shelf Friday!:
shelli said, "Book Shelf Friday!So in honor of it being Friday, I decided it might be entertaining to have a little fun with bookshelves! In this post you'll find pictures of ridiculously cool, (and downright unfair), book shelves- from the colorful to the tall,..." more
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 11:14:50 AM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Why YA? - with Ashley:
shelli said, "Why YA? Hello, Ashley here! Today I'm going to focus on YA fiction and why we love it. There are a number of reasons why readers love the Young Adult scene- it's action packed, full of captivating plots, and, of course, the love triangles. Oh..." more
Monday, January 12, 2015 10:50:30 AM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Shatter Me Review:
shelli said, "Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi Recently I picked up Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, and all I can say is wow. Well done. This book is breathtaking in every way, throughout every chapter. The prose is captivating and reads like poetry in places, and the..." more
Friday, January 9, 2015 12:54:16 PM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled Hot New Reads with Ashley!:
shelli said, "Hot New Reads with Ashley This Week- Cruel Beauty by Rosamund HodgeHello all! My name is Ashley- college kid, author's assistant, and professional stunt reader. This week I got a particularly amazing YA read in- Cruel Beauty by Rosamund..." more
Sunday, March 6, 2016 9:41:28 AM
shelli johannes-wells wrote a blog post titled My very own Deal News....Finally! :):
shelli said, "Those of you who know me may or may not know that I've been writing for 12 years.I started in 2004 when my daughter was born and I had 5 months of paid maternity leave. I was immediately hooked and haven't looked back since.I've had a tough road in..." more