Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Book Log
Just a heads up to tell me if you guys wanna read a certain book I'm writing. Some are exclusive so the answer differs.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Just a Daydream Part 1 - Me
"No, no, and no!" I shouted, drawing attention as I winced trying to break free of two of my best friends' grips as they tried to haul me into a movie at the theatre. "And for the last time, NO!"
"But you promised!" Whitney whined, tired of my struggling but persistent to keep me where she wanted me.
"Uh, correction! I promised to read the BOOK, while YOU read the first book of the 39 Clues!" I pressed as a look of annoyance crossed her face, for she had known that already.
"Argh! You are watching this movie if it's the last thing I do!"
Maybe it will be, I thought with a scowl.
"Aubrey, pull harder!!" Whitney commanded my quiet, yet bold friend who would normally be on my side.
Aubrey made a weird growling sound at Whitney. "Okay, one, you are not the boss of me!! And two, DON'T YOU THINK I'M TRYING?!" she yelled drawing more attention.
A flash of ash blond hair and an unmistakable bright green ring caught my eye.
"Hanna, Kira, heelp!!" I called out as two familiar faces turned to look in my direction.
The one with the shiny green ring took one look at the movie sign they were trying to drag me into and ran over to release the clip holding Whitney's hair in place and she released my arm.
I was able to finally break free of their grip, because Aubrey loosened her grip when her very, very loud ringtone blurted out in the big room, attracting attention that had not already been there.
Kira, the ash blond girl, just stood where she was and rolled her eyes. "You guys are a bunch of crazy rolled up in one."
"Thanks, K..." we all said together with a sigh.
I sighed the loudest. "Please get me outta this..." I mouthed to Kira, the only girl who knew my one secret no one else knew.
Kira, the wisest and brightest of us all, gathered us up onto a nearby bench while Hanna went to go make a phone call (probably to escape the drama).
"Alright, you three, what's up?" Kira said in her special peacemaking voice (one she used particularly often).
All at once all three started talking, pointing at each other and the Hunger Games Movie.
Kira put her hand on her head then yelled, "All of you shut!!"
Immediately all of quieted, it was rare for K to yell at us (well at least not at this level, anyways).
In a pained voice, Kira pointed at me to start first (as she slowly recovered).
"It all started when Abi and I made a deal. Everyone should be able to know how both of us refused to read the first book of the other's favorite series, The 39 Clues and The Hunger Games. For our own reasons," I gave all of them a knowing look.
"Whitney, continue," Kira commanded, slowly turning back into herself.
Whitney made a face at me. "Well SOMEONE here faked up on me last week and said she liked the book. If both people like the book they can continue. If one doesn't they are both not qualified by the Book Deal to continue at all. Then Monday morning she said sorry she couldn't do it because it gave her nightmares," Whitney said with a "duh" sort of tone, making me wanna do something mean.
But Kira held me back with her secret glance, the one she had used when I told her everything. Aubrey had it on, too, when I texted her the detes and such.
Aubrey continued without hesitation. "So Whitney planned a sleepover with her and I to draw her to the movies without her knowing. I can show you the ropes we used in the car when Ms. Dalia dropped us off!"
"Aubrey!" Whitney said, betrayed.
Kira paused for a moment, quickly checking my face for all other info. "Why don't we just talk this over at Hanna's house? I doubt Ms. Drake would mind. The movie can wait for when she's ready."
"But you promised!" Whitney whined, tired of my struggling but persistent to keep me where she wanted me.
"Uh, correction! I promised to read the BOOK, while YOU read the first book of the 39 Clues!" I pressed as a look of annoyance crossed her face, for she had known that already.
"Argh! You are watching this movie if it's the last thing I do!"
Maybe it will be, I thought with a scowl.
"Aubrey, pull harder!!" Whitney commanded my quiet, yet bold friend who would normally be on my side.
Aubrey made a weird growling sound at Whitney. "Okay, one, you are not the boss of me!! And two, DON'T YOU THINK I'M TRYING?!" she yelled drawing more attention.
A flash of ash blond hair and an unmistakable bright green ring caught my eye.
"Hanna, Kira, heelp!!" I called out as two familiar faces turned to look in my direction.
The one with the shiny green ring took one look at the movie sign they were trying to drag me into and ran over to release the clip holding Whitney's hair in place and she released my arm.
I was able to finally break free of their grip, because Aubrey loosened her grip when her very, very loud ringtone blurted out in the big room, attracting attention that had not already been there.
Kira, the ash blond girl, just stood where she was and rolled her eyes. "You guys are a bunch of crazy rolled up in one."
"Thanks, K..." we all said together with a sigh.
I sighed the loudest. "Please get me outta this..." I mouthed to Kira, the only girl who knew my one secret no one else knew.
Kira, the wisest and brightest of us all, gathered us up onto a nearby bench while Hanna went to go make a phone call (probably to escape the drama).
"Alright, you three, what's up?" Kira said in her special peacemaking voice (one she used particularly often).
All at once all three started talking, pointing at each other and the Hunger Games Movie.
Kira put her hand on her head then yelled, "All of you shut!!"
Immediately all of quieted, it was rare for K to yell at us (well at least not at this level, anyways).
In a pained voice, Kira pointed at me to start first (as she slowly recovered).
"It all started when Abi and I made a deal. Everyone should be able to know how both of us refused to read the first book of the other's favorite series, The 39 Clues and The Hunger Games. For our own reasons," I gave all of them a knowing look.
"Whitney, continue," Kira commanded, slowly turning back into herself.
Whitney made a face at me. "Well SOMEONE here faked up on me last week and said she liked the book. If both people like the book they can continue. If one doesn't they are both not qualified by the Book Deal to continue at all. Then Monday morning she said sorry she couldn't do it because it gave her nightmares," Whitney said with a "duh" sort of tone, making me wanna do something mean.
But Kira held me back with her secret glance, the one she had used when I told her everything. Aubrey had it on, too, when I texted her the detes and such.
Aubrey continued without hesitation. "So Whitney planned a sleepover with her and I to draw her to the movies without her knowing. I can show you the ropes we used in the car when Ms. Dalia dropped us off!"
"Aubrey!" Whitney said, betrayed.
Kira paused for a moment, quickly checking my face for all other info. "Why don't we just talk this over at Hanna's house? I doubt Ms. Drake would mind. The movie can wait for when she's ready."
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Four of Us - In the Middle of Nowhere Preview
By: Cynthia Steven
In the middle of nowhere, out in the wilderness, up in their faces, and in the dead of night.
After a tragic accident, four best friends, the lucky, runaway survivors, are lost in the middle of nowhere. Starving, tired, and in deep depression of what they had seen, they think they can't survive. That is, until they realized they had something they never knew...
Ally Rylant: Random blogger who knows how to cheer up in the darkest of times. With her solar energy Blackberry, she believes all things are possible as the Youtube and Hunger Games expert. Loves grapes.
Alex Rylant: Cousin of Ally and has a wicked sense of humor. Slow to anger and slow to speak, she's the artist and gatherer of the group who had studied the stars and uses them for navigation. Gets bored easily and is know to temporarily steal Ally's solar iPod for amusement.
Marie Tyson: The spontaneous one. One with nature, the girl can summon a frog at any time, call a few mares to ride, and eagles even listen with pleas for help as a lookout. The quiet, "petite" peacemaker's favorite animal is a frog.
Livy Fine - The fashion advisor and inner geek. This girl sews natural materials together, making clothes for the whole team and rewarding every animal used with any pieces of saved food she carries around in her pack. With all Pokémon experience she carries, she's the team defender.
Will they ever find people again? What happens if they run into the enemy? Where IS their family, captive with the enemy?
Ally, Alex, Marie, and Livy must depend on each other to survive, one of the only choices they have left.
In the middle of nowhere, out in the wilderness, up in their faces, and in the dead of night.
After a tragic accident, four best friends, the lucky, runaway survivors, are lost in the middle of nowhere. Starving, tired, and in deep depression of what they had seen, they think they can't survive. That is, until they realized they had something they never knew...
Ally Rylant: Random blogger who knows how to cheer up in the darkest of times. With her solar energy Blackberry, she believes all things are possible as the Youtube and Hunger Games expert. Loves grapes.
Alex Rylant: Cousin of Ally and has a wicked sense of humor. Slow to anger and slow to speak, she's the artist and gatherer of the group who had studied the stars and uses them for navigation. Gets bored easily and is know to temporarily steal Ally's solar iPod for amusement.
Marie Tyson: The spontaneous one. One with nature, the girl can summon a frog at any time, call a few mares to ride, and eagles even listen with pleas for help as a lookout. The quiet, "petite" peacemaker's favorite animal is a frog.
Livy Fine - The fashion advisor and inner geek. This girl sews natural materials together, making clothes for the whole team and rewarding every animal used with any pieces of saved food she carries around in her pack. With all Pokémon experience she carries, she's the team defender.
Will they ever find people again? What happens if they run into the enemy? Where IS their family, captive with the enemy?
Ally, Alex, Marie, and Livy must depend on each other to survive, one of the only choices they have left.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
The Gift Preview
By: Katharine Baker
15 year old Kira is unusual. Her gift is incomprehensible. 17 year old Dan is a warrior at heart. His gift in battle is astonishing. The Invisible One has brought them together for a purpose, now it is their responsibility to make sure that purpose is fulfilled, while keeping themselves alive. The Invisible One has called them to search for the Meaning of Life. The journey is dangerous, the road long, and the risk high, but neither of them are willing to give up. Their precious cargo is motivation, but Darkness is abundant. Tests and trials follow them at every turn, but the will to persevere is stronger.
15 year old Kira is unusual. Her gift is incomprehensible. 17 year old Dan is a warrior at heart. His gift in battle is astonishing. The Invisible One has brought them together for a purpose, now it is their responsibility to make sure that purpose is fulfilled, while keeping themselves alive. The Invisible One has called them to search for the Meaning of Life. The journey is dangerous, the road long, and the risk high, but neither of them are willing to give up. Their precious cargo is motivation, but Darkness is abundant. Tests and trials follow them at every turn, but the will to persevere is stronger.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Bounty Kids Series The Neighborhood Heist Preview
By: Katharine Baker
What happens when 35 kids are left at home for a week in their neighborhood? What happens when a robber is sneaking around the neighborhood and the kids are left to defend their homes by themselves? You get Bounty Kids! All the parents on Lily Dr. leave for the week to attend a national holiday in Washington D.C., and they leave the older kids, Laura, Kyle, Ellie, Samantha, and Tyler, in charge. Their job babysitting 30 kids is not an easy task. When a robber, famous for robbing houses when people aren’t home, starts roaming around the neighborhood, it’s up to them to defend their homes. So gear up, and await the first book, The Neighborhood Heist, in the Bounty Kids series!
What happens when 35 kids are left at home for a week in their neighborhood? What happens when a robber is sneaking around the neighborhood and the kids are left to defend their homes by themselves? You get Bounty Kids! All the parents on Lily Dr. leave for the week to attend a national holiday in Washington D.C., and they leave the older kids, Laura, Kyle, Ellie, Samantha, and Tyler, in charge. Their job babysitting 30 kids is not an easy task. When a robber, famous for robbing houses when people aren’t home, starts roaming around the neighborhood, it’s up to them to defend their homes. So gear up, and await the first book, The Neighborhood Heist, in the Bounty Kids series!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sound Effects Part 2
By: Cynthia Steven
Selene Violet kept her head down, walking through the hallways thinking, 'Why in the world am I here...?'
Selene asked this question to herself frequently. Mostly because of the reason she ALSO went to "The Academy". What kind of talent did she have? All she was (or, at least appeared to be) was a frail, normal girl with split-ended brown hair, vintage clothing, the shyness factor lower than a koala, and was the target of all the bullies.
"Move it, freak," a popular freshman said shoving her into a group of lockers. Selene didn't need to look back to know that was Claire Grae who pushed her, and her group and her were laughing at her.
Selene stumbled and accidentally pushed the locker to another freshman's locker close. "I'm sorry," she managed to mumble out, for she could tell that this girl would soon end up in Claire's game and become a popular.
"No problem!" the girl said giving her a warm smile.
Selene stood there speechless. How could a popular-to-be possibly be nice??
She quickly walked away from the scene, never daring to look back at the one girl who could raise her back up from despair.
Part 3 Coming ONLY if told liked. If not, Sound Effects will be discontinued by the author.
Selene Violet kept her head down, walking through the hallways thinking, 'Why in the world am I here...?'
Selene asked this question to herself frequently. Mostly because of the reason she ALSO went to "The Academy". What kind of talent did she have? All she was (or, at least appeared to be) was a frail, normal girl with split-ended brown hair, vintage clothing, the shyness factor lower than a koala, and was the target of all the bullies.
"Move it, freak," a popular freshman said shoving her into a group of lockers. Selene didn't need to look back to know that was Claire Grae who pushed her, and her group and her were laughing at her.
Selene stumbled and accidentally pushed the locker to another freshman's locker close. "I'm sorry," she managed to mumble out, for she could tell that this girl would soon end up in Claire's game and become a popular.
"No problem!" the girl said giving her a warm smile.
Selene stood there speechless. How could a popular-to-be possibly be nice??
She quickly walked away from the scene, never daring to look back at the one girl who could raise her back up from despair.
Part 3 Coming ONLY if told liked. If not, Sound Effects will be discontinued by the author.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Sound Effects Heads Up!!
Hey y'all!! Story Sharer here!! Just wanted to tell you that if I'm not banned from my iPod, Part 2 for Sound Effects should be out tomorrow, February 29!! Hope you like it!!!
Btw, here's a behind the scenes with me, talkingto the author.
The author is in italics, just so you should know.
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So, why did you want to start writing this book?
Well I have to say Lemonade Mouth is definitely one of my favorite movies, so it really did inspire me to write Sound Effects.
So, is this book for just any age, or someone specific?
Um... It's definitely not for kids under 9, I can tell you that!! I suggest if you have high maturity, because it's sorta for teens and what not.
So let's talk about the characters. Makenzy Norse. Why exactly did she move in the first place? And, into a vacation home?
Makenzy's dad, as it mentions, works in a local radio station. She knows nothing about the warm, sunny state of Florida from being in some-what snowy Montana. Her dad was transferred to Jax after a new DJ was added in, mixing up the schdules. And I guess I forgot to mention the Norses happen to be a little on the rich side. You can get that clue just from the school Makenzy goes to. But that's not always how it was...
What do you mean?
I guess you'll have to wait and see!!
Alritey then!!
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That was the interview, I hope y'all will enjoy part 2!!
Happy Birthday, Mackenzie!!
Lates,
<3 <3 The Story Sharer <3 <3
Btw, here's a behind the scenes with me, talkingto the author.
The author is in italics, just so you should know.
-----
So, why did you want to start writing this book?
Well I have to say Lemonade Mouth is definitely one of my favorite movies, so it really did inspire me to write Sound Effects.
So, is this book for just any age, or someone specific?
Um... It's definitely not for kids under 9, I can tell you that!! I suggest if you have high maturity, because it's sorta for teens and what not.
So let's talk about the characters. Makenzy Norse. Why exactly did she move in the first place? And, into a vacation home?
Makenzy's dad, as it mentions, works in a local radio station. She knows nothing about the warm, sunny state of Florida from being in some-what snowy Montana. Her dad was transferred to Jax after a new DJ was added in, mixing up the schdules. And I guess I forgot to mention the Norses happen to be a little on the rich side. You can get that clue just from the school Makenzy goes to. But that's not always how it was...
What do you mean?
I guess you'll have to wait and see!!
Alritey then!!
-----
That was the interview, I hope y'all will enjoy part 2!!
Happy Birthday, Mackenzie!!
Lates,
<3 <3 The Story Sharer <3 <3
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