Saturday 27 July 2013
Wednesday 24 July 2013
Author Spotlight - HannahRaeSong
Keep Calm and Carry On
Violet is alone. In another country, in the middle of a war. Her task is simple, but has she made a big mistake?
Interview
1. Please tell the readers a bit about yourself.
I am 18, from England, and heading to university next year to study
English Literature. Apart from reading and writing, I can often be found singing, especially folk music or songs from musicals. At the moment, I am obsessed with Les Miserables and Matilda the Musical!
2. What types of books do you write?
Anything that pops into my head really, I don’t tend to think about the genre. Keep Calm and Carry On is a sort of mystery/spy book but I don’t actually read much of that genre so it surprised me a bit that I ended up writing one. The first chapter was originally a short story for a competition, and I enjoyed writing it so I decided to see what happened to Violet next!
3. How many books have you written?
Not very many- I have ideas but I rarely actually write the whole book. Miss Havisham is my completed short story, and Keep Calm and Carry On is the book I am still working on at the moment. I am a bit of a perfectionist so it takes me a while to be happy with what I have written!
4. What movie and/or book are you looking forward to this year?
I am about to go and see Despicable Me 2 this afternoon, which I am really looking forward to! I would like to read ‘Perfect’ by Rachel Joyce, because I loved reading her first book ‘The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry’.
5. What type of books do you enjoy reading?
I find this question really tricky because I love all types of books. I am reading Les Miserables at the moment, and I have just finished reading Lady Audley’s Secret- but I also love lots of other books. Debi Gliori’s Pure Dead books and all of Roald Dahl’s are some of my favourites, and of course Harry Potter!
6. If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you want with you?
1. My family and friends
2. The Bodleian library
3. Tea (oh, and food might be useful too…)
7. Are you considering a sequel?
I haven’t finished the book yet, so I haven’t thought about it- I will see how it goes…
8. What inspired you to become a writer?
I don’t remember ever not wanting to be a writer, so I am not really sure. Many books have inspired me- I suppose loving reading makes writing a natural step really.
Excerpt
Violet walks down the street. She carries a handbag which contains coded messages. As Violet works, she is constantly on high alert. Her neck aches from twisting around too often to check no-one is following her. As she passes a shop window, she glances at it to check she is not being followed.
She rounds the corner. There are two routes she could take- one is much quicker, so she could complete her task faster. She is reluctant to take this route, as it goes down a small alley.
She decides to turn into the alley, get it over with. She is not safe anywhere, so she might as well. There is no-one there.
Her heels make a fresh, satisfying sound as they clop against the cobbles. Her breath is quick, shallow, afraid. The narrow walls feel too close together, squashing her, making the air around her feel more compressed, harder to breathe. She shakes her head- what nonsense! She reminds herself that she is an intelligent, capable adult and should be rational. She has greater things to fear than small spaces. Claustrophobia is not a commonly appreciated characteristic in a spy. She almost laughs at this thought, but laughter is such an alien thing to her now.
Two more feet and she'll be out into the open street again. She realises she has been tensing her shoulders, and they relax a little as her mind wanders back to England, back to feeling safe. One more step.
A hand clasps her shoulder.
Monday 22 July 2013
BOTW - The Best Thing That Ever Been Mine
The Best Thing That Ever Been Mine
Teen Fiction/ Romance/ Short Story
Book Blurb from Wattpad
An argument that she heard from her parents and what happen after that made Tamia Samuel swore that she would never fall in love but what happen if she did? Will the history repeat itself or she will find her happily ever after?
Click here to read the book.
BOTW - Twist
Twist
Teen Fiction
Book Blurb from Wattpad
Jasmine was an incoming freshman and so ready to experience high school that she was passing up an opportunity to go to a very prestigious military school with her brother and his best friend. Everything was set, until an incident a few days before her brothers departure causes her to re-think her decisions and leave. Three and a half years later Jasmine returns, with a plan of action/revenge in mind. Are her plans full-proof? Or will a twist through everything off base?
Click here to read the book.
BOTW - The Corporeal Guardian
The Corporeal Guardian
Adventure/ Mystery/ Thriller
Book Blurb from Wattpad
Andrew LeClayton is about to have the time of his life when he has to take care of an eight-year-old orphan who is technically his long lost half-sister, work together with one of the most obnoxious girls in the world, and tolerate an annoying banshee as he uncovers the life of being a Corporeal Guardian.
Will he survive without cracking his cool façade?
Can he and his long time enemy pushed their past away long enough to work together?
Can he finally accept the responsibility of being a Corporeal Guardian?
But most importantly, will he ever learn to love his sister?
Click here to read the book.
BOTW - A Tale Of An Indian Wattpad Writer
A Tale Of An Indian Wattpad Writer
Teen Romance
Hi everyone!
Username changed from "Shiningstary" to "Indianwriter"
Aesha Dixit, a girl belonging to the land of spices, culture, tradition and diversities has big dreams. She is a cheerful girl having modern views but still conserving her old traditions. She has goals in her life but who does not ? But what happens when an Indian girl meets with an international website called Wattpad? What effect would it leave on her life? How would her conservative extended family react?
Are you ready to visit Aesha?
Some scenes may be based upon real life events.
Click here to read the book.
BOTW - Wings
Wings
Teen Fiction
Book Blurb from Wattpad
Firstly, it was just the prisoners that were used.
Then it became orphans, and even some of the elderly.
Now it is everyone in a society where people are struggling to find work.
Money is offered to anyone willing to volunteer themselves or their children to take part in scientific trials run by the organisation called Calox.
Except no one ever gets the money.
No one is ever seen again once they've volunteered for the trials.
(Book one of the 'Children of Calox' series. 'Flames' is the sequel to 'Wings'.)
Click here to read the book.
BOTW - Keep Calm and Carry On
Keep Calm and Carry On
Teen Fiction/ Mystery/ Thriller
Book Blurb from Wattpad
Violet is alone. In another country, in the middle of a war. Her task is simple, but has she made a big mistake?
Click here to read the book.
BOTW - He's Not What He Seems
He's Not What He Seem
Teen Fantasy
Book Blurb from Wattpad
Jason is tough bad boy living life on the edge, after all he is a werewolf. Amy is a sweet good girl, who just so happens to be a human. Even though Jason and Amy are soon to be step siblings, when Jason takes one look into Amy's ocean like blue eyes he knows he found his mate. Since Amy is in fact a human she doesn't immediately feel the pull of the mating bond. However, that doesn't stop Jason from wanting Amy more and more each day. His feelings only increase when he meets Amy's possessive boyfriend, Jack. Not only does Jason have to win Amy's heart, he has to get Jack out of the picture without their parents finding out. Is his mate worth the long journey ahead? Will Amy ultimately chose her werewolf step brother or her long term boyfriend?
Click here to read the book.
BOTW - Summer Loving
Summer Loving
Teen Fiction
Book Blurb from Wattpad
It's over. Her fun, crazy years in high school, are gone. It was now time to start preparing for a new adventure: college, but all Emily wants to do is have fun in the sun. Follow Emily as she finds her way through the summer after high school, and as she prepares herself for college.
Click here to read the book.
BOTW - The Devil's Daughter
The Devils Daughter
Teen Fiction/Paranormal
"I'm not going to hurt you," he growls in my ear, “Neither am I going to hand you over to that Bastard.” I flinch at the anger in his voice and confusion rushes through me.
“What?” I squeak, attempting to get air into my constricted lungs. He sighs, the warm air brushing against my neck, sending goose bumps skittering across my skin.
“I’m not going to tell him you intend to escape. How can I when I plan to do the same thing?” My mind whirls as I attempt to understand what he is saying. He wants to escape? But he is one of Lucifer’s most trusted. How does that even happen? He’s lying.
“I’m not lying. I needed him to trust me or I would never find a way to get out.
” “You know a way out? Wait. Did you just read my thoughts? How did you just read my thoughts? I thought you were a shield!” Once again his sigh of exasperation leaves goose bumps on my skin and a shiver running down my spine.
“I am a shield. It just so happens that I’m a reader too. Yes, that is possible. Obviously. Now can I let you go, or are you going to try and kill me again?”
Thrown out of heaven by the whims of a conceited Archangel, Abby must hide who she is from both heaven and hell. Betrayal follows her, the angels are against her and the devil is on her tail. Will she survive to save the world from a war raging between heaven and hell? And in the midst of the battles can she avoid falling for the enemy at her side?
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BOTW - She's Trouble
She's Trouble
Teen Fan/Fiction
Book Blurb from Wattpad
Marciline Demetrious is America's baddest bad girl. She's been sent to juvenile detention centers MUCH more than the average person. She got kicked out of EVERY school you could think of in America. From public school, to private school then to military school. She has a record in police reports in every state.
Because of this, her parents take her and her brother to England. There she meets Zayn Malik- Bradford Bad Boy, Cece Wiliams- the good girl and Liam Payne- the good boy. She soon befriends them.
Will she have a romance with the bad boy? Will she get into trouble and move again?
One Direction is not formed yet. Read the story if you don't get it.
Click here to read the book.
Saturday 20 July 2013
Monday 15 July 2013
Wednesday 10 July 2013
Author Spotlight - GoChaseRabbits
It's All In Your Head
I knew it would end like this. It was part of our agreement. I would be at her bedside and she would be dying. I just didn’t know it would hurt this much. It was 4 and ½ months ago when I met her. I remembered she was the strangest person I’ve ever met. She said it was the side effect of being pre-dead.
Beau Acres only wanted to be a screen writer. He wanted to spend a year between high school and college to save enough money to go to the film school of his dreams by living with his two best friends and constantly looking for jobs because he can't hold one down. That is until he sees an ad in the paper that offers any payment for a four month job: Being a "life guide" to a 17 year old girl with brain cancer. It seems easy enough. He only has to follow 2 rules: Always be on call and don't get close. Then again, rules are made to be broken.
Interview
My name is Nikki and I'm 15 years old. I play guitar and piano, write stories (obviously) and scripts for all types of formats (screenplays, stage plays, shorts, web series, etc), and bake constantly. Other hobbies include hiding from the sun and pretending I have friends (joking, because I like doing that). Also a huge fan of reading, anything and everything. Lastly, I love talking to people that comment on my stories and message me, so feel free to do so.
2. What types of books do you write?
I would say action or dystopia or spiritual books with a side of romance. Very rarely will I write full on books about love, although I will.
3. How many books have you written?
Currently, I'm working on The Other Side and I Lived on Air. While my finished works include Damn Dog (short story) and It's All in Your Head. Although that's only what's on Wattpad, I have a lot more that are getting developed on my computer.
4. What movie and/or book are you looking forward to this year?
I'm looking forward to-as far as movies go-Catching Fire and The Spectacular Now. As for books, I can hardly wait for Allegiant by Veronica Mars and Here Without You by Tammara Webber
5. What type of books do you enjoy reading?
I enjoy reading almost anything. Poetry, teen fiction, Ancient Greek writings and plays, different types of philosophy (Eastern is the most interesting right now), and sometimes non-fiction, but it's not as entertaining to me.
6. If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you want with you?
1. A house with magical powers to restock itself with food and other supplies. It also has things like furniture, TVs, wifi, etc.
2. My friends
3. And a horse that I can ride on
7. Are you considering a sequel?
I am going to do a sequel for The Other Side ( it's going to be a trilogy, most likely) and I'm kind of doing a sequel for It's All in Your Head, it's just going to be Zoe's Journal.
8. What inspired you to become a writer?
I was a huge Hermione and George/Fred shipper and so I started reading fan fiction. Then when i stopped searching for new stories, i started writing mu own for awhile but I didn't like writing in someone else's world with someone else's characters, so I started to write original stories.
Excerpt
She got on our toes and we were now face to face, our breaths tanged together. I couldn't help but look down at her lips that were inches from mine. I flickered them back up to her eyes that were filled with an unrecognizable sparkle. Her fragile body pressed further into mine and my breath hitched. I prayed she didn't notice as my heart beat pounded louder in my ear. Her slightly parted lips brushed against my jaw, but made their way to my ear.
"You should pay more attention to your base." She whispered. Her hot breath washed over the skin on my neck, but somehow sent goosebumps along my arms and legs.
Just then the sound of the base Resource shut down. Great, they had hit it again. She pulled away again and gave me a mischievous smile to my dumbfounded face. She pulled out her gun, held it against my vest, and shot it. Backing away, another red vest pulled on her arm and dragged her out of sight.
I took deep breaths and tried to think clearly. I knew that feeling; I had it 3 or 4 year ago when I started dating Blair. The fuzziness that made it hard to think straight, the pounding of my heart in my chest, and the tingles that resonated across my skin.
No, this can't be happening.
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