![]() ![]() It wasn’t written with authors of genre fiction in mind, but there’s still a lot of helpful advice and information within its pages, such as a discussion about using phonetic spellings in dialogue to convey dialect. Published in 2013, The Language of Fiction is a welcome addition to the very small library of works available to authors looking for self-editing guidance. The Language of Fiction: A Writer’s Stylebook, by Brian Shawver ![]() ![]() It talks about big-picture stuff, too, and discusses show and tell, and developing narrative intimacy with your main character or characters, among other subjects. The book is packed with useful, highly practical information and punches well above its weight. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself into Print, by Renni Browne and Dave KingĪ classic work that really gets into the nitty-gritty of writing, editing and styling fiction, this covers topics such as speaker attributions, dialogue beats and inner monologue. USEFUL BOOKS FOR AUTHORS EDITING THEIR NOVELS ![]()
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He survived for weeks on the streets, before being taken into an orphanage and adopted by his Australian family. ![]() d not finding your way home again? Saroo Brierley became lost on a train in India when he was only five. Now a stunning picture book illustrated by award-winning illustrator Bruce Whatley. ![]() The extraordinary true story of survival that became an international bestseller and was made into the award-winning film, Lion, starring Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel. By Brierley, Saroo Illustrated by Whatley, Bruce ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() predictably named Dirk.Īny of Cussler's numerous novels, of course, as well as the work of those who produce similarly boilerplate thrillers, such as Matt Reilly, Jack DuBrul, David L. Now in his 80s, there's little doubt that his formulaic novels will continue to roll out even after he's dead he has worked with several co-authors, including his son. Cussler kept writing, each new book more implausible than the last. 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" Becoming Abolitionists is ultimately about the importance of asking questions and our ability to create answers. Named a Kirkus Reviews "Best Book of 2021" ![]() ![]() ![]() Later, he was the art director of an advertising agency for many years. Soon he found a job as a graphic designer in the promotion department of The New York Times. So, in 1952, with a fine portfolio in hand and forty dollars in his pocket, he arrived in New York. ![]() ![]() But his dream was always to return to America, the land of his happiest childhood memories. Since the Caterpillar was published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than sixty books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote.īorn in Syracuse, New York, in 1929, Eric Carle moved with his parents to Germany when he was six years old he was educated there, and graduated from the prestigious art school, the Akademie der bildenden Kunste, in Stuttgart. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more than 25 languages and sold over twelve million copies. Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. ![]() ![]() ![]() Although Tendeka fears disconnection, he enlists the help of Toby to protest against the government through a variety of methods. The citizens’ power is limited due to this relationship. By being dependent on technology, the government and corporations have a substantial amount of control over the fate of the citizens. Tendeka, an idealistic anti-corporation activist, is against the amount of power the government/ corporation has. Throughout the novel, the main characters’ (Toby, Tendeka, Kendra, and Lerato) actions reflect the fear of being disconnected. The technologically advanced society, where online presence is important to life, considers this form of punishment worse than imprisonment. If a citizen commits a crime, he/she can be “disconnected” which means “no phone, no service, no life.” Being disconnected essentially means to be an outsider of society. Citizens use SIMs in cell phones to access their homes, money, jobs, various areas of Cape Town, and is also used as punishment. ![]() The society relies heavily on technology. Moxyland follows four protagonists in a near future South African dystopian society. ![]() ![]() ![]() And yes, DON'T let the "talking computer" fool you into thinking that this is a stereotypical futuristic blah. ![]() ![]() And I'm so glad that I DID!! It is one of the funniest, sexiest, and hottest books that I've read!! I read and laughed and couldn't put the book down as the story unfolds about how a "futuristic" hot sexy girl and a tall muscular handsome warrior (in a barbarian world which is why in a sense, it still falls under the historical genre) fall in love! And how they eventually find a way to fit into each other's worlds. But since my college classmate swore by Johanna Lindsay, I decided to scan the book first before I decide to buy it or not. Warrior's Woman was the first book that I've read from her and it got me hooked on Lindsay madness!! At first I wasn't going to read it because a talking computer, "alien worlds", and spacecrafts didn't sound historical at all. I've been an avid romance historical reader for more than eight years and Johanna Lindsay has got to be one of my most favorite "light" historical-romance novelist. ![]() |