Monthly Archives: January 2015

New 2015 Movies from YA Books

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Donna Maloy, Author

We’re looking forward to two book adaptations that will hit theaters this year. The first is John Green’s Paper Towns, scheduled for June 5 (?), 2015. The story involves Quentin “Q” Jacobsen, and his neighbor Margo Roth Spiegelman, who once … Continue reading →

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Monday Advice from Editors and Agents: The Magic of Micro-Tension

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Donna Maloy, Author

According to literary agent Donald Maass, “the most important technique for fiction writers to grasp” is Micro-Tension. Now I read a lot of books about the writing craft and attend workshops whenever I can. Over the years, I’ve heard quite … Continue reading →

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Life After You Publish: The Perils

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Donna Maloy, Author

One of my good friends is Gerry Bartlett. She’s been writing vampire romances for many years and is a very active member of a local chapter of Romance Writers of America. She also writes a monthly article for their newsletter … Continue reading →

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