by Denise Vega | February 22, 2013 | Novels
Today we’ll be looking at Through to You by debut author Emily Hainsworth. Let’s look at what Emily does to hook us on the first page of this novel. The Page ONE It’s the same dream I’ve been having for the past two months–Viv...
by Denise Vega | February 15, 2013 | Novels
Today we’ll be looking at Bull Rider by award-winning author Suzanne Morgan Williams. Bull Rider has received multiple awards and deservedly so. Let’s look at what Suzy does to hook us on the first page. The Page Chapter OneFolks in Salt Lick say I...
by Denise Vega | February 8, 2013 | Novels, Writer Tips & Tools
Today we’ll be looking at Tilt by award-winning and NYT best-selling author Ellen Hopkins. Ellen writes YA novels in verse where every word, every placement of word, is deliberate. Let’s look at what Ellen does to hook us in the first few stanzas. The Page...
by Denise Vega | January 25, 2013 | Novels
Today we’ll be looking at Indigo Magic (Zaria Tourmaline series) by award-winning author Victoria Hanley. Let’s look at what Victoria does to hook us in the first few paragraphs. The Page The glacier spell is one of the most feared in Feyland, for glacier...
by Denise Vega | January 18, 2013 | Novels
Today we’ll be looking at It’s Our Prom (So Deal With It) by award-winning author Julie Anne Peters. Let’s look at what Julie does to hook us in the first few paragraphs. The Page There must be an epidemic of flu or cold virus going around, because...
