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Book Review: Ignite
by Kara Swanson publisher’s synopsis: Can Mara survive in a world where the fire in her veins is worth killing for? In a frozen wasteland suffocating beneath a dying sun, Mara is a young phoenix raised by her father to explode at his command. Heâs the only one who can help her control her fire,…
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Thoughts about Pitching
First off, a sort of disclaimer: this year at Realm Makers was my first time pitching. I pitched my novel three times there, but I am by no means an expert. This post is just some of my thoughts and advice on pitching your manuscript from my experience. đ *Do the work beforehand. Create an…
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Book Review: Phoenix Fire
by S. D. Grimm publisher’s synopsis When the past comes knocking, think twice about opening the door. Orphaned Ava Elderson is a Phoenixâa monster hunter created to protect the human raceâbut she’s without her most valuable assetâknowledge of what she is. Phoenix powers? A mystery. Past memories? Locked away. Worse, sheâs unaware of the great…
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He Has a Plan
Friend, rest in the sovereignty of God over your writing. I know that it can be so hard toâIâve wrestled with it before. But trust me, there is so much peace and freedom that comes with remembering that He is in control of everything that happens in your writing journey. He is sovereign over every…
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Book Review: The Burning Tree
by Helen Dent publisher’s synopsis Thereâs a secret growing in the woods. In Ellie Casterâs town of Bishopâs Gap, the Casters and the powerful Levy family have been feuding for generations. The families share just one thing in commonâthey both dread the mark, a scorch that appears at random on their doors, bringing a curse…
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Realm Makers 2024
Every year, my experience at Realm Makers is different, which makes sense because I’m in a different place in my writing journey each time. Last year, the main thing I came away from Realm Makers with was encouragement to write. This year, my takeaway was a sense of community and belonging. It’s kind of funny—people sort…
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Book Review: The Bletchley Ridde
by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin publisher’s synopsis Remember, you are bound by the Official Secrets Act⌠Summer, 1940. Nineteen-year-old Jakob Novis and his quirky younger sister Lizzie share a love of riddles and puzzles. And now theyâre living inside of one. The quarrelsome siblings find themselves amidst one of the greatest secrets of World…
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Keep Writing
Sometimes you have to write the wrong words first. Weâve all heard you canât edit a blank page. And thatâs true. So put the words on the paper. Donât think about how the characters are flat, the action unrealistic, and the setting bland. Donât stop because youâll probably end up cutting most of the words. …
Hailey Huntington 