Monday, February 20, 2012

Hey - Novel Writing Club!

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 21st, from 3:45p - 5:00p, in Rm. 7.
Topic:  50-word elevator pitch.
See you on Tuesday!

Tuesday. February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day, Everyone!

I finished reading OyMG by Amy Fellner Dominy.  Loved it!  Read it!  I started reading Rose Sees Red by Cecil Castellucci tonight. 

Sorry about cancelling the Novel Writing Club meeting.  It was Valentine's Day, after all!

I entered the first three chapters of my newest novel The Computer Club into The Sandy Contest.  I tried some new techniques and points-of-view (new for me, that is), so let's see what they think!  I also entered the short story More into the MPS District VOICES Writing Contest.

See  everyone next week!  Same time, same place!

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Reading a fabulous book by Amy Fellner Dominy.  The story is about Ellie Taylor, an intelligent teenage girl who dreams of becoming a debater, and hopefully a lawyer.  She attends a summer Christian speech and debate camp in the hopes of winning a scholarship to the upscale, renowned Benedict's High School.  The problem:  Ellie is Jewish.  She must hide her religious beliefs to win the scholarship.  Will she speak out about her true beliefs or continue to hide her true identity?

I've read up to page 112 of this book and I LOVE IT!  Amy Fellner Dominy captures the voice and actions of the typical teenager and the angst that surrounds falling in love "with the enemy".  I will continue to read this book with great interest.

Amy has also signed this copy of her book, which will be donated to our school (as soon as I'm finished reading it!!!!)

Reminder - Novel Writing Club meets this Tuesday, February 7th, same time, same place.

See ya' there!

Mrs. P.

January 31, 2012

Thank you, club members, for attending today's meeting.  We watched the trailer for Amy Fellner Dominy's YA book "OyMG" (check it out...)

OyMG Book Trailer

We also continued revising our NaNoWriMo books.  Thanks, LeeAnn, for the yummies!

Coming soon on Saturday, Feb. 25th:  Indie Author Publishing Conference & Pitchapalooza!

See you at next week's meeting on Tuesday, February 7th.

Mrs. P.

January 29, 2012

Coming up:  Novel Writing Club Meeting, Tuesday, January 31st from 3:45p - 5:00p.  Gabby and I will discuss what we learned at the recent YAllapalooza event.  Speaking of which...

These authors are FABULOUS!  Buy their books...

Tom Leveen, Cecil Castellucci, C.J. Hill (aka Janette Rallison), Adam Rex, Robin Brande, Amy Fellner Dominy, Aprilynne Pike, Bree Despain, Anna Carey, Kiersten White, and James A. Owen.

Amy Dominy and Cecil Castellucci were kind enough to sign two books for the Academy media center.  You can check them out and read them (but me first!!!)

See ya' Tuesday.  Revisions of our NaNoNovels will continue.

January 16, 2012

Mark Your Calendars!

Arizona teens and tweens are invited to mix and mingle with their favorite YA authors, get books signed and enjoy pizza at YAllapalooza 2012!

When:  Saturday, January 28th, 4:00p - 8:00p
Where:  Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave, Phoenix 85004

Attending Authors: Tom Leveen, Cecil Castellucci, C.J. Hill (aka Janette Rallison), Adam Rex, Robin Brande, Amy Fellner Dominy, Aprilynne Pike, Bree Despain, Anna Carey, Kiersten White, and James A. Owen.


http://www.changinghands.com/yallapalooza2012

January 11, 2012

Hey, Novel Writing Club members!

Bring your novel and get ready to revise! Our first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, January 17th in my classroom from 3:45p - 5:00p! Bring a snack to share with the group!