The Muses Read: The S-Word by Chelsea Pitcher
I’m beyond excited to share this novel with you today. Sometimes you finish a book that leaves you stunned. That leaves you desperately wracking your brain to try to figure out who you can recommend it to. That  even leaves you wishing you wrote it. For me, that book was The S-Word. The S-Word by Chelsea Pitcher First it was SLUT scribbled all over Lizzie Hart’s locker. But one week after Lizzie kills herself, SUICIDE SLUT replaces it—in Lizzie’s looping scrawl. Lizzie’s reputation is destroyed when she’s caught in bed with her best...
Read MoreNew Release Tuesday: 4/16/2013
New Release Tuesday: 4/16/13 Last year I read the book I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga and loved it. So this weekend when I was researching books to come out, I squealed in delight when I realized that the sequel was coming out. I have waited WAY too long to read more about Jasper Dent. Check out the fantastic new releases to come out this week! YA Mystery Game by Barry Lyga Goodreads blurb: I Hunt Killers introduced the world to Jasper (Jazz) Dent, the son of the world’s most infamous serial killer. When a desperate New York City detective comes knocking on Jazz’s door asking...
Read MoreNew Release Tuesday: 3/19/2013
Apparently this week is the week of mystery! There seems to be a ton of it going on for all age ranges! Woohoo. I love me some mystery. Also, I’m absolutely loving the cover for “Marco Impossible”. Isn’t it awesome? Check out the new book birthdays below for New Release Tuesday. Mystery Deadly Virtues by Jo Bannister Goodreads blurb: In this fast-paced thriller, Deadly Virtues, acclaimed writer Jo Bannister proves once again why she is considered ”one of the genre’s best” (Booklist) The town of Norbold, England is famous for its...
Read MoreNew Release Tuesday: 3/12/2013
Goodness, this week’s New Release Tuesday has SO many YA releases. Not that it’s a bad thing. It makes me very pleased, but also makes for a very long new release post! Hehe. Also, I can’t help but feel like these covers are getting more and more gorgeous every day? Anyone else feel that way? Anywho, enjoy these books and check out the book birthdays to celebrate this week! Young Adult Fantasy Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza Deep Betrayal by Anne Greenwood Brown Goodreads blurb:Â It’s been thirty days, two hours, and seventeen...
Read MoreWaiting on Wednesday: The S-Word by Chelsea Pitcher
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. We’ve only done one before, and we’re happy to participate again! This week, it’s all about The S-Word from the fabulous Chelsea Pitcher. Chelsea is a member of The Lucky 13s and her book is set to be published in just two months! May 7th, can you please come a little faster? Goodreads blurb: First it was SLUT scribbled all over Lizzie Hart’s locker. But one week after Lizzie kills herself, SUICIDE SLUT replaces...
Read MoreBasic Story Plots- Quest
There comes a time in every writer’s life where you’re about to start another project and you’re faced with a tough question: Which plot am I going with? Is your new project all about revenge? Is it a story about a change or metamorphosis? Is it a Romeo and Juliet story about a forbidden love? Either way, welcome to the second installment of Pen and Muse’s Basic Story Plots project. Each week we want to introduce you to a different plot point. Hopefully we can help and be that swift kick in the inspiration booty that you need. It doesn’t matter if this is your 20th novel,...
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