by amiemccracken | Jul 11, 2013 | books, reading
Suffocate Suffocate is the first novelette in THE BREATHLESS series. It is a 15,000 word young adult thriller that combines the dystopic and science fiction genres. For centuries, the world outside the Biome has been unlivable. Today, marks the first time...
by amiemccracken | Jul 9, 2013 | book review, books, reading
The Clock of Life by Nancy Klann-Moren is a coming of age story in the American south. It is reminiscent of To Kill a Mockingbird and brings to life the idea that what is right is better than what feels right. From the very beginning, Nancy promised a good book...
by amiemccracken | Jun 25, 2013 | book review, books, reading, story
How the Lizard Got Back Her Legs by Ilana Waters is a fable of sorts. It’s a mixture of Greek tale, fairy tale, moral, and pure story. It’s meant for middle grade readers but is pertinent for anyone. Right from the start, the voice is wonderful....
by amiemccracken | Jun 18, 2013 | book review, books, reading
A while back I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing Twelve Months by Steven Manchester. This month his new book, The Rockin’ Chair, comes out. I’ve got an excerpt for you direct from the author. And let me tell you, it is thoroughly intriguing. ...
by amiemccracken | Apr 2, 2013 | book review, books, editing, reading, story
The ending to your story is just that, an ending – the finale, finish, fin, finis, kaput, over with, done, gone, ended. There is a finesse to ending a story correctly which includes things like tying up plot lines and giving the reader some satisfaction while also...
by amiemccracken | Mar 28, 2013 | book review, books, reading
Miranda’s disbelief turns to fear in a split second when a meteor knocks the moon closer to the earth. How should her family prepare for the future when worldwide tsunamis wipe out the coasts, earthquakes rock the continents, and volcanic ash blocks out the sun? As...
