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First up for 2019 is Karen Koski’s The Gimmal Ring. You may remember us discussing this title before as it was originally slated for a late 2018 release. Well, it will now be launching this middle grade urban fantasy set in the Windsor-area on March 17th, 2019! Yes, you read that right, The Gimmal Ring... Continue Reading →
Missed part 1? Here it is. Interested in reading HL Carpenter's middle grade mystery novel, The Ghost in the Gardens? Check it out. Then, read on! "Hey!" Worm fast-wiggled up to the end of my finger. "I am a good worm!" "Hush." I closed my fingers around Worm's body. "We mean you no harm, apple... Continue Reading →
As promised, we’ll be announcing our 2019 line-up of new titles over the next few weeks, alternating those announcements with our weekly serial short story, HL Carpenter’s The Adventures of Flower Girl. So next week you can look forward to reading all about Karen Koski’s upcoming middle grade urban fantasy, The Gimmal Ring, launching March... Continue Reading →
Missed part 1? Here it is. Interested in reading HL Carpenter's middle grade mystery novel, The Ghost in the Gardens? Check it out. Then, read on! The bird who had spotted Worm first jumped off a tree branch and flew directly toward us. I knelt and put out my hand. Worm climbed into my palm.... Continue Reading →
In honour of the new year, Adam and I sit down to have a casual heart to heart about the very serious topic of writer's block. What it is, how it affects writers, how to work through it, and tips on how you can prevent it. So, sit back and grab a cup of cocoa... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Flower Girl continue... If you missed part one, here it is. If you would like to look into The Ghost in the Gardens, a middle grade adventure by HL Carpenter, click here. Otherwise, read on! "I do not take ssssides, even in wartime!" Worm said. "I like to help everyone. I am... Continue Reading →
Today's episode of Mirror World News is all about how to use foreshadowing and symbolism in your writing. Adam Giles and I discuss... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZRvLtmoDOA Symbolism and Foreshadowing are two ways in which you can subtly provide information to your readers, or give them hints as to your theme, or plot, or characters, without coming right... Continue Reading →
If you'd like to take a look at The Ghost in the Gardens by HL Carpenter, I urge you to do so. It's a great book. If you're just starting out, here's part 1. For more of The Adventures of Flower Girl, please continue... I cleared my throat. "I'm a princess. A warrior princess. And... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOAqHGpdPxk When you’ve put your first draft away for at least a little while and then come back to it ready to edit and work on improving it yourself, this is your second draft. It's the part before you seek outside assistance and you’re still trying to work on it yourself. Read your manuscript through,... Continue Reading →
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