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The Difference Between MG and YA and Why I Write Both

PirateYarr — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:47:57 +0000

Guest Post by Susan Kaye Quinn, author of Open Minds

I’ve written a young adult love story (Life, Liberty, and Pursuit), a middle grade science fiction novel, a young adult paranormal/SF (Open Minds) book, a middle grade fantasy, and I’m working on a another couple of books (one MG, one YA). Only my YA novels have been published (so far), but I’ll continue to write both, because both types of stories appeal to me in different ways.

When asked, people often say the difference between middle grade and young adult stories is the age of the characters, but I think that is the least descriptive of definitions. Yes, young adult stories often have teen characters and middle grade characters are usually ages 10-13, but there are plenty of exceptions to that. Once upon a time, there were even adult main characters (gasp!) in children’s stories, something that’s still true in movies and TV.

The main difference that I see between middle grade and young adult is the age of the reader that the stories are targeted to (middle grade = ages 8-12+, young adult = 13+). I put a + at the end of those age categories, because more and more adults love to read young adult novels, and even middle grade ones. I was such a huge kidlit lover, with fantastic stories like Artemis Fowl and The Lightning Thief, that I knew those were stories I would love to write.

Middle grade is a time of discovery. Kids are learning about the world, and all its complexity, for the first time. Friendships, and relationships with parents, are a huge part of their lives, and that’s reflected in the stories as well. Kids this age have lots of demands on their time, so they need heart-pounding pacing to keep their attention. Likewise, they’re not likely to sit still for a lot of interior thoughts from their characters. But this doesn’t mean they are only interested in action for action’s sake. They like deep novels, ones that make them think ... it just can’t be delivered in a preachy package that looks like it was hand-selected by their parents to teach them a lesson.

I love writing stories that can keep these kids entranced. (And I practice on my own 8, 10, and now 13 year old sons, so I know just what keeps them in their seats, motionless, as I read aloud the adventures of their favorite characters.)

Young adult novels appeal to the more adult side of me. The part that wants some romance with her action, some internal struggle and strife with her external conflict. Teens are discovering not just the world, but themselves, and this time in their lives is full of firsts - first love, first heartbreak, first friendship crisis of historic proportions. Beyond the usual teen angst, young adults like to grapple with moral stories, ones that force them to choose between two heart-rendingly irreconcilable goods, or two agonizingly evil choices. I’m right there with them, loving stories like Hunger Games and White Cat, that aren’t just about who to love, but what kind of person you want to be. I think the best love triangles in teen fiction aren’t about which boy/girl is cuter or treats you better, but where the two love interests represent a choice between two kinds of people that your main character could be. Their choice says something important about who they are as a person ... and who they want to be.

These are the kinds of stories I love to read and love to write. I want to help middle grade readers discover the world and young adult readers figure out how they can change it.

I really can’t think of a better job.

Open Minds

When everyone reads minds, a secret is a dangerous thing to keep.

Sixteen-year-old Kira Moore is a zero, someone who can’t read thoughts or be read by others. Zeros are outcasts who can’t be trusted, leaving her no chance with Raf, a regular mindreader and the best friend she secretly loves. When she accidentally controls Raf’s mind and nearly kills him, Kira tries to hide her frightening new ability from her family and an increasingly suspicious Raf. But lies tangle around her, and she’s dragged deep into a hidden world of mindjackers, where having to mind control everyone she loves is just the beginning of the deadly choices before her.

Open Minds (Book One of the Mindjack Trilogy) by Susan Kaye Quinn is available for $2.99 in e-book (Amazon US (also UK, France and Germany), Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, iTunes) and $9.99 in print (Amazon, Createspace, also autographed copies available from the author).

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Six Signs You Might Be a Six

PirateYarr — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:13:18 +0000

Jus Accardo - Guest blogger and author of Touch (A Denazen Novel)

While you may think having extra special abilities wouldn’t be something a person could overlook, it does, on occasion, happen. So to help those who are a bit confused, I’ve compiled a little check list.

If you wake up to find stuff around your room—including pets—floating five feet off the floor, there’s a good chance you’re a Six. That, or some of your friends are playing a nasty trick involving invisible wire.
If each time you sneeze, the entire city looses power for a week, you’re either a Six…or you’ve discovered a new strain of the common cold and should quarantine yourself to the mountains.
If you go to check yourself out in the mirror and don’t find a reflection, you might be a Six with the ability to become invisible. Or a vampire. (Just kidding. Vampires don’t really exist—what do you think this is—fiction?!?)
If you step into the sunshine and blind people with your sparkly—wait—wrong book…
If you tell your kid brother to go play in traffic—and he does—you’re a Six. Consider contracting laryngitis or possibly becoming a monk and taking a vow of silence.
If you can light a cigarette without using a match (or a lighter), there’s a better than average chance you’re a Six. Stay away from large quantities of hay and dry leaves, as well as book stores (those things do not like fire). I’d suggest buying a houseboat and moving to the middle of the ocean.

Now here’s a question for you. If you were a Six and could pick your ability—what would it be?

Touch ~ Coming November 1, 2011 from Entangled Publishing

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Do You Remember Your First Job?

PirateYarr — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:26:02 +0000

Guest Post by Kendal Ashby, Author of Melody's Song

Do you remember your first job? I do and I also remember the pressure to not screw up! As a writer, I really wanted to draw on my anxiety when I thought about poor Melody being pulled from school early and given her first assignment. The excitement she felt was overshadowed by the fear that she would disappoint her family, friends and the council.

No one likes that ‘sink or swim’ feeling that comes when you think you are in over your head. Melody is thrust into her assignment with little guidance and even less training to prepare her for what she’s about to experience. A slew of emotions crept up on her, including a desire to prove herself but also a strong resentment at feeling like she is being tested to see how she handles herself. When she starts to fall for Nate, things get even more complicated and she becomes torn between fulfilling her duties and knowing she can’t stay.

First jobs = first big, stressful mistakes!

Or at least it did for me. I learned a lot though, both about myself and the job field I thought I wanted to work in (but like most people my education and career has changed more than 3 times!). I learned, much like Melody did, that mistakes happen but they can be fixed. It is okay to ask questions and seek advice from a mentor and the truth is that the pressure we think our families put on us, is nothing compared to the pressure we put on ourselves. So my advice if you are looking ahead to your first big career job? One day at a time. Do your best, ask for help when you need it and take a deep breath! Someone gave you the job, which means they believe you can do it. Now all you have to do is believe it yourself!

Thank you for having me on YA Book Blogger. I appreciate the chance to come out and meet some of the readers. Below is a blurb, my website, and an excerpt.

Happy reading!

Kendal Ashby

Back Book Blurb: All her life, Melody Cupid has accepted the fact she’ll be forced into the family business as a Love Muse. Then she’s given her first assignment. Instead of making her Charge’s heart flutter for someone, she finds she’s being sent to help Nathan Peterson discover his true career path as a writer.

Even though she believes the Senate is making a mistake by sending her, she gives it her all and soon finds herself in danger of breaking the golden rule of being a Muse by falling in love with her Charge. With only two weeks to complete her assignment, Melody must choose between giving up the life she’s just beginning to build in the mortal world with Nathan or sacrificing her heart to live up to the family name.

Visit my website at www.kendalashby.com

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Excerpt: I wrestled with what excerpt to use and finally settled on Nate and Melody’s first kiss. I love first kisses!

Enjoy

I wasn’t ready when he tilted his head down toward me, somehow closing the gap between us without moving his body. It was like I’d been waiting my entire life for this one moment. His lips paused a fraction of an inch from mine, frozen vapor expelling from both our mouths and mingling in the cool night air. I let my eyes flutter shut, silently granting him permission.

His lips brushed mine. Gently at first, as if he wasn’t sure what my reaction would be. All thoughts left my mind, and I only felt. I felt his soft lips. I felt his hand reach up and guide me closer to him. I felt my body glide toward him and my head tilt back. My lips parted and deepened our kiss. Like an invisible cord pulling us together, my arms wrapped around his neck and clung to him.

I’m not sure which one of us let a soft moan escape between breaths. Though my lungs begged for air, I hardly breathed as I stared up into his handsome face. A smile played on his oh-so kissable lips and I had to stop myself from reaching up and starting over again. Nate’s eyes were focused on my mouth and under his close surveillance I bit down on my lower lip. His taste still lingered. His smile widened and his gaze traveled up to lock with mine.

“Melody—”

“Nate—”

We spoke at the same time and shared a nervous laugh. I liked the way his husky voice said my full name.

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Learn How to Prevent and Dry Wet Books

First Mate Keira — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:22:30 +0000

by First Mate Keira, guest blogger

Drop your book in the bathtub? I don’t know about you but I read a lot in the bathtub and try as I might I still get my books wet. Here are some tips to avoid wet and wrinkled pages:

Have a towel nearby.

It’s very important to have a towel next to you in the bathtub. I’m pretty careless and will dunk a hand in water. Without the towel to dry it off on before turning a page my book would be all crinkly.

Have a book stand.

You can buy a very inexpensive bathtub book stand that will span your tub. It’ll give you a place to prop your book up (less likely to drop into the tub this way) and some extra room to place candles or a bar of soap.

Have a bath pillow.

A bath pillow will keep you propped up and will minimize your slipping and sliding. You won’t accidentally fall down and drop your book in the bath water. I had that happen once or twice – now it never happens. Hurray for dry books.

What do you do if you already got the book wet?

There are several things you can do to repair a wet book, some are more time consuming than others. My suggestion for you is to use a hair dryer and fan the pages of the book. Use a small desk fan if your arms get tired. When the book is completely dried out or for the most part dry, place the book under a series of extremely hefty books. Dictionaries are good for this and so are phonebooks. If the book is slightly damp still put sheets of absorbent paper every few pages or so before stacking heavy books on top.

Keira runs a book review blog for readers by readers on romance novels entitled Love Romance Passion. She’s been reading romance since she was in her teens and began blogging about romance so she could share her passion for her favorite genre. She loves reading paranormal, Regency, historical America, and highlander most of all and completely adores blind and wounded heroes.

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4 Reasons to Never Skip to the End of a Book

First Mate Keira — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:52:50 +0000

by First Mate Keira, guest blogger

Are you the sort of person who must absolutely be spoiled before you start a book? I know it's tempting but going to the end of a book to discover how things turn out is a terrible idea.

Skipping to the end of a book:

(I know you do it...)

Ruins the mystery. The author put a lot of work into the story. If you're anxious to know the ending that means the author is doing a good job and you'll ruin all their hard work if you skip to the end. Bad reader. No cookie for you.
Is a waste of time. If you go straight to the end you'll just wind up wasting time. It takes time to figure out what happened (especially if you didn't get very far into the story) and then you'll find yourself rereading the ending! You could be starting a new book by now. Bad reader. No cookie for you.
Might as well not even start the book. That's right. If you are just going to read the end of story before you're suppose to why start it at all? It's like finding the cat out of the bag before you even realized there was a bag! Bad reader. No cookie for you.
You'll be tempted to share the ending. By skipping to the end to find out what happens you're likely to share this information with someone who doesn't want to know! You don't want to be that person at a (Harry Potter) Midnight Party who shouts the ending for a popular book series. That's not a way to win friends! Bad reader. No cookie for you.

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If you have, why do you do it?

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Why Should Kids Read Newspapers?

First Mate Keira — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:55:47 +0000

by First Mate Keira, guest blogger

Newspaper circulation is decreasing but readership in many cases is increasing. It’s important to take advantage of the printed versions before and if they become obsolete. Here’s why:

Every child should learn and understand enough of their national language to follow the news. In the United States this means English. The typical US paper reads at a 8^th grade reading level. To get by reading a Chinese newspaper, a person would have to know over 3000 characters. So you can see, it is not a matter of reading difficulty. The text is actually easy.

It is important for everyone to keep abreast of local, state and national news, not just adults. Being informed is a responsibility all citizens should claim. Ignorance is not acceptable when it comes to political and world news. By reading a newspaper kids (and adults) can talk intelligibly about issues.

A newspaper will teach young readers how to read important information quickly and with comprehension. They will learn to scan and digest a great deal of information all at once. This technique will translate well to classes and assigned reading, making the tasks easier to manage.

A newspaper if full of relevant and reliable information. Newspapers hold themselves responsible for the news they print and if anything is found to not be factual will be recanted. This makes newspapers great sources for papers and real life.

Newspapers increase visual literacy. Part of the experience in reading a newspaper is about the navigation. They are designed to be read easily. How the headings, columns, pictures, ads work together is straightforward and subtle. This translates to test taking where time is of the essence and words take too long to read.

A kid can find things personally relevant to them. Most new readers of newspapers start small and work up their way up to read the whole paper. Have your kid read the entertainment, sports, or comics.

Learn what is current today. Seem obvious? It is, but that’s the point of newspapers. Reading them will keep you current. Who wants to talk about old news?

Learn what is newsworthy. Again, obvious, but hear me out. Have you ever paused to think – why was such and so article included in the paper? What made it worthwhile? Take a moment to dissect the article and you will find out.

Newspapers communicate a society’s values, ethics, and ideas. They reflect a community and national ideology. Examination of their articles will unveil just what these beliefs and codes of morality are and how the society feels about them. Perhaps too they will rub off and be a child’s teacher.

Are you persuaded?

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6 Reasons to Love and Hate Required School Reading

First Mate Keira — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:40:35 +0000

by First Mate Keira, guest blogger

3 Reasons to Love Required School Reading:

You can relate to the book’s characters and situations. Usually, but not always, and especially for the newer selections on reading lists, they are bildungsromans. I bet you’re thinking that’s a made up word, but I swear it’s an actual one. It means:

Bil⋅dungs⋅ro⋅man: a type of novel concerned with the education, development, and maturing of a young protagonist. (dictionary.com)

In other words it’s a coming of age story and as such should be modern enough to be relatable. Stories could be about (but aren’t limited to) growing-up, friendship, family, and school.
You can find books that really interest you that you never knew existed. Be honest, how many of the books teachers select for reading would you have picked up on your own? I bet the book selection never overlaps!
Ease of selection. If you have trouble picking out books because you aren’t sure what you like, required reading means you don't have to because your teacher does it for you! That’s what I call a no-brainer!

3 Reasons to Hate Required School Reading:

You don’t have a choice. Being forced to read something is rarely fun or enjoyable. I mean come on when was the last time you liked or offered to do (more) chores? It’s the same principle! Assignments and deadlines only make matters more unpleasant.
The topics or genres are boring. They don’t interest you and you can’t believe you’re wasting valuable time on them. Too mature topics could be the culprit here. Books should be chosen for the right age group.
It’s hard to read. Again with the age group, the reading level should match the student’s ability. Books that are dated read dated. Audio format might be the best option in these cases to make the books more accessible.

Where do you fall when it comes to required school reading? Love it or loath it?

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9 Ways to Get Kids to Read

First Mate Keira — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:29:05 +0000

by First Mate Keira, guest blogger.

Are you frustrated that your child isn’t interested in reading? Have you tried everything you can think of and need help? Don’t worry! You still have options. Read on for nine ways to encourage your young readers.

1. Be a reader yourself.

If you don’t read how can you expect your child to want to read? The best thing you can do is to be seen reading and reading a lot. Share your love of reading by making that love known to your kids. They will gradually become readers themselves as they see how much you enjoy it.

2. Take them with you when you go to the library.

Don’t tell them to get books, but make sure they keep company with you while you browse. Eventually, they will get bored and wander off to find something for themselves. If not, don’t worry there’s always next time!

3. Read to them.

Only do this if you’re interested in young adult fiction yourself, otherwise it will seem like a chore and that’s not the attitude you want to instill in your child. You can read to them at bedtime, on road trips, or even at school (be sure to check with the teacher first and that you sign up as a volunteer.)

4. Find books your kid will like.

Does your child have a special interest? Are they interested in space? Get books that feature it! Both fiction and non-fiction. You want them to read books with topics that appeal to them; not books that make them unhappy.

5. Encourage audio books.

If you suck at reading, encourage them to listen to audio books. Even if you don’t suck at reading, encourage audio books. Your child might be more interested in books with rich vocalizations that act out the story than trying to read it for themselves.

6. Buddy reading.

Pair up with another parent and get your kids together. Pick a spot (house, library, park, etc.) to meet and bring the books. Your kids can read side-by-side companionably, take turns reading aloud, or listen to an audio book together. Reading doesn’t have to be solitary – it can be fun and done with others!

7. Offer incentives.

Build a program with your child. Find what works for you. Think Pizza Hut Book-it program. Set a goal and when it’s met reward your child. Go out for pizza, ice cream, rent a movie, go to the movies, go to the park, have a sleepover, buy a toy. Then raise the goal a tiny bit so your young reader can grow.

8. Ban TV, Internet, and Video Games.

Take a day every week and ban TV, computer and internet time, and video games. Call it Energy Conservation Day if you want to be sneaky about it. During this time let them find ways to entertain themselves. Chances are books are going to be one of the first things that come to mind.

9. Don’t force it.

Above all don’t force reading. If you do, reading will be forever associated with bad memories. It’s like root canal that way. Be patient. Some people are readers. Some are not. Let your child find a love for books on their own in their own time. It’ll happen.

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10 Tips to Creating an Awesome Book Club

First Mate Keira — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:31:26 +0000

by First Mate Keira, guest blogger

Love books? Have friends that love them too or want to find new book-loving friends? Start a book club! Here are ten tips to ensure your book club gets off the ground and is a lot of fun!

Pick Good Books. You should suggest books for your book club that are either award winning, highly recommended, or well known favorites. This guarantees most of your members will like the book.
Figure out the type of your book club. Are you mother-daughter pairs, a bunch of friends from the same school year, or mostly total strangers when you start?
Meet monthly. If you pick books out weekly there are too many things that could get in the way of finishing the book. Life is busy between after school activities, homework, chores, and family time. Make it as easy as possible on your members to read the book in time for the meeting.
Meet in a comfortable location. Be sure to have enough chairs and space for your club. You can meet at a house, a library, in a park, or book store. Wherever you pick, make sure your book club members are comfortable and feel free to talk.
Make a flyer. Your club should have a flyer describing when and where you meet, what book is being read, and what to expect. Place this where kids can access it whether it’s at your school library or a public library.
Come up with discussion questions. A book club doesn’t have to revolve around really hard questions. Ask some fun ones like your favorite moment, invention, pet, or saying, etc. Have your members bring their own questions!
Create a game inspired by the book. If you create a game out of the book and have prizes your reading club is going to be having a blast!
Snacks! Book clubs are best with snacks. Have each member sign up monthly to bring something. If you have more than 12 people, assign two or more to each month to divvy up costs. Or better still hold a club potluck every time! Food and books, what more could you want?
Create a club scrapbook. Take pictures each month of the book club meeting and put them in a memory album. Share it with members at the end of the year for a trip through memory lane!
Have different people lead the club. This way there are more people in the leader spot and everybody has a chance to call the shots. Everyone will then appreciate the leaders and nobody will be moody because they didn't get a say in things.

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Halloween Costumes of Your Favorite Characters

PirateYarr — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:59:14 +0000

Halloween is so much fun for dressing up as your favorite characters from movies and TV shows. But what may be the most enjoyable aspect of it all is bringing your favorite book characters to life. You can let your imagination run wild with costumes based on favorite book characters and give your costume a personal spin based on what you envisioned while you were reading. Of course, you can find costumes for the really popular characters at any chain store or Halloween specialty store, but if you want to save some money and up the creativity, here are some easy ideas for Halloween costumes of your favorite characters.

Harry Potter: By now this one has become an old standby. Get some old glasses and punch the frames out (if you don't wear them already). Wear a robe with long sleeves, jeans, sneakers, and pick up a magic wand from a costume store. Using specialty Halloween makeup or even some of Mom's draw a scar on your forehead. That's it!

Coordinate with your friends to dress up as the whole gang -- redheaded Ron Weasley, the conniving Draco Malfoy with slicked-back blonde hair, or get someone's Dad to grow out his beard and be Hagrid.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The series is very popular, but designing corresponding costumes could be tricky -- how to make it clear you're a certain character from Wimpy Kid? Think about a particular favorite scene from one of the books or a certain character and go from there. Quote lines from the book, and coordinate with friends and go as different characters.

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Artemis Fowl: Dress more or less medieval, with multi-color garb from Goodwill or Salvation Army. Hoodies are good, and look around for fairy wings for Holly Short or any other of the series' fairy characters. Cheap plastic armor would work Domovoi Butler, Artemis' butler and bodyguard.

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Pippi Longstocking: Always a classic choice, all you need is a blue and white dress and a big orange wig. Have Mom help you braid it for the perfect pigtails. One of my favorite costumes I remember seeing is when a boy in my class dressed as Pippi in elementary school, complete with painted-on freckles and all.

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Vampire books: Vampire series are all the rage, and whether you want to go as someone from Twilight or Vampire Academy, you'll be able to make a great costume in no-time. Get some plastic fangs, powder up to look pale, use eye shadow for those deep, tired looking eyes, and wear what you normally wear. Go as a gang and act out the Edward vs. Jacob drama.

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The great thing about books is that you can let your imagination run wild. The characters in their pages appear in your mind as you imagine them, with a little bit of guidance from the author. Do the same with your Halloween costume. Have fun with it, be creative, and let it be a reflection of what you imagined.

Joseph Gustav is a guest blogger for My Dog Ate My Blog and a writer on online schools for Guide to Online Schools.

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