Today we’re hosting Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi of Writers Helping Writers on the blog. They’ll tell you a bit about their Writer’s Showcase event, new book, and a great freebie to check out. Awesome, right? Continue reading A Resource to Help You Choose the Right Job for Your Character + Giveaway
What if you could fast-track the reader’s understanding of a character without chunky paragraphs of description that kill the story’s pace? And what if you could use a common element of daily life to explore story goals, relationships, themes, and even the character’s internal growth? You can. It’s time to activate the power of your character’s occupation… Continue reading Recommended: THE OCCUPATION THESAURUS by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi
This book has been on my TBR for a while and once I started it, I was mad at myself for waiting so long!
It’s the story of Mimi, the youngest of four kids and a budding baker. Mimi. . . Continue reading Recommended: MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM by Rajani LaRocca
We’re thrilled to announce that LIST OF TEN, an #ownvoices young adult contemporary novel by Halli Gomez, will be published spring, 2021 by Sterling Children’s Books!
Since Halli is one of our own, we wanted to get the inside scoop on her path to publication. Continue reading Book Announcement: LIST OF TEN by Halli Gomez
The follow-up to Zeno Alexander’s acclaimed middle-grade fantasy THE LIBRARY OF EVER features a dangerous takeover of the magical Library as our heroine fights to make knowledge free for everyone. We are thrilled to have Zeno Alexander at The Winged Pen talking about the newest adventures of Lenora and the Library of Ever, as well as his thoughts on publishing in this alternate reality. Lenora returns to … Continue reading Rebel in the Library of Ever – Publishing During Self-Quarantine
“For the dreamers who sat down to tell a story that no one asked them to write.” – Before and After the Book Deal I am a dreamer and because you are here, you must be too. That also means you have questions and lots of them. I do not have all of the answers, but I can direct you to a book that does. … Continue reading The Book with Answers to All Your Publishing Questions – BEFORE AND AFTER THE BOOK DEAL
We’re back with another round of Quarantine Reads – this time we’re focusing on some of our favorite middle grade books. Continue reading Ten Great MG Reads During Self-Quarantine
We hope all our subscribers and readers are well, have enough toilet paper, and in all ways are making it through these strange times as safely and comfortably as possible.
While we don’t want to make light of a virus that’s causing both pain and suffering and economic disruption, we do want everyone to take advantage of one of the thing this period provides a unique opportunity for:
LOTS OF READING!
Check out our list below. Hopefully, you’ll find a book you can cuddle up and stay safe with. Continue reading 10 Great Young Adult Books to Read During Self-Quarantine
I had the great pleasure of being of Cybils Awards round 2 judge for the third year. I got to read amazing books that I may not have had a chance to read and vote on the best with other judges. When I say that we, round 2 judges, had a hard time choosing the winner, I’m not lying. It was tough ya’ll! The seven … Continue reading The 2019 Cybils Awards Young Adult Finalists
Do you like to solve mysteries? Know an amateur detective? Need a series for reluctant readers? The What Happened Series is the answer. And SHOWTIME SABOTAGE is the perfect place to start. Green Valley Middle School’s theater students knew their production of Pirates and Lost Boys was cursed. After months of snow days, chicken pox, and flaring rivalries, they have finally made it to opening … Continue reading Recommended: SHOWTIME SABOTAGE by Verity Weaver
The thing I loved about this book was the genuine characters. My favorite might be Dawson, the martial arts guy planning to stage a karate brick-break to recover from his embarrassing flop… Continue reading Recommended: FITNESS FIASCO by Verity Weaver
I’m thrilled to introduce my friend and nonfiction author Clare Hodgson Meeker! The Winged Pen is delighted to help her celebrate the release of GROWING UP GORILLA. Gorillas are one of my favorite animals and this story took place right at our local zoo. It’s a gorgeous picture book full of facts and pictures and one that elementary school children will ask for again and … Continue reading Interview and Giveaway with Author Clare Hodgson Meeker
