By Mary Sutton / mary_sutton73
When a group of writers get together, one of the ways to start an energetic debate is to ask a simple question.
Are you a plotter or a pantser? Continue reading “Plotting vs. Pantsing”
Compassion, loyalty…and crime
By Mary Sutton / mary_sutton73
When a group of writers get together, one of the ways to start an energetic debate is to ask a simple question.
Are you a plotter or a pantser? Continue reading “Plotting vs. Pantsing”
Title: The Bifrost Bridge | Author: James Bradley Clarke | Illustrator: Marcus Gran | Publication Date: January, 2013 | Publisher: Wynwidyn Press | Pages: 92 | Recommended Ages: 8+
Summary: The Bifrost Bridge is a Viking princess fairy tale intertwined with Norse mythology. Silya, the feisty ten year old Princess of Norway, eagerly awaits the arrival of her cousin and best friend, Princess Hedda of Denmark. The princesses are both looking forward to the summer solstice celebration, but trouble lurks in their future as magical villains see the girls as being vital for their deadly conspiracy. Hedda and Silya find themselves cast into a dangerous adventure filled with fire giants, female warrior angels and the God of Thunder. Continue reading “Book Blast: Bifrost Bridge”
by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
Confession time: I argue with people who aren’t there.
In fact, these people are so “not there” that they don’t even exist.
Yes, I’m talking about my characters, people who are totally a figment of my imagination.
And I am not alone. Continue reading “Arguing with Imaginary People”
By Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
So, 2014 is two weeks old. Still a baby, but time I stop aimlessly wandering around and put some goals out there so I (and you, please) can hold myself accountable. Some people can work without going public, but I find that if I announce that I’m going to do something, I’m far more likely to do it. Now, other things may come up during the year, and if they do, I’ll adjust. That’s life. It would be foolish to plan otherwise.
That said, here are the things I know I want to accomplish this year. Continue reading “2014 Writing Goals”
by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
So, here we are, at the end of 2013 (well, almost). It was a banner year, for a lot of reasons. And as I promised a recap post of what I said I would do in January 2013 vs. what I had actually done as of December 2013, here it is. My 2013 writing goals Year in Review. Continue reading “The Year in Review: 2013 Goal Recap”
By Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house…
Wait a minute. I’ve still got two more days. Whew (’cause those gifts aren’t going to wrap themselves). Continue reading “Merry Christmas”
Title: The Escape of Princess Madeline (Princess Madeline Trilogy, Book #1) Author: Kirstin Pulioff Publication Date: November 4, 2012 Publisher: Caliburn Books Number of pages: 138 Recommended age: 10+
Summary: The Kingdom of Soron is known for many things, its rolling landscape, haunting history, fiery sunsets, and its beautiful princess. Princess Madeline woke on her sixteenth birthday to realize that her future had been planned out, a life full of privilege, royalty, and boredom… a life with a husband and knight champion that she did not choose. Using her charm, strength and stubbornness, she defies the King at every turn, determined to keep her freedom on her terms. Continue reading “Book Blast: The Princess Madeline Trilogy”
Title: Dragon Defender (Dragon Defense League, Book #1)
Author: J.A. Blackburn
Publication Date: October 19, 2013
Publisher: Pip & Grey
Number of pages: 242
Recommended age: 10+ Continue reading “Book Blast: Dragon Defender”
Title: The Shadow of the Unicorn: The Legacy (The Shadow of the Unicorn, Book #1)
Author: Suzanne de Montigny
Publication Date: December 4, 2012
Publisher: MuseItUp Publishing
Number of pages: 157
Recommended age: 9+ Continue reading “Book Blast: The Shadow of the Unicorn”
Title: Tale of the Messed Up Talent Show (Madison and GA – My Guardian Angel)
Author: Melissa Perry Moraja
Publication Date: November 15, 2013
Publisher: Independent – Melissa Productions Inc.
Number of pages: 156
Recommended age: 6-12 Continue reading “Book Blast: Tales of the Messed Up Talent Show”