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Exploring mental illness in YA literature
Mental illness is one of the most pressing health concerns of the modern age, and YA literature has a role to play in opening up the conversation on this long-tabooed subject. Here I discuss some of the things to remember when writing about mental illness, and what YA books are currently out there. >>
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5 novel endings I will NEVER recover from
We all have one. A novel whose ending was so intensely traumatic that we may never, ever recover from it. Here I share five such novels that I have read. What books still traumatise you? >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: March 2018
Monthly Update Take #2! Find out what I've been up to these last 4.5 weeks, where I'm at with my WIPs and what great books I've read. Also introducing a special new segment my fellow bookworms might enjoy... >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: January-February 2018
In my neck of the woods, January and February are prime summer holiday time, so I've got a LOT of writing and reading done. Here's your chance to find out more about where my WIPs are at! >>
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The myriad sub-genres of fantasy fiction
There's nothing worse than being stuck in a bookshop, unable to find the fantasy novel you so desperately desire, because of the way the genres have been organised. Here is my take on how the myriad sub-genres of fantasy fiction should be sorted. >>
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20 book couples that changed me
It's Valentine's Day, so I'm going to be a complete cliché and talk about the book couples that have influenced how I see myself, the world, relationships, and the art of fiction writing. >>
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2017 in review
Today, we bid farewell to 2017, and I find myself in a contemplative mood as I reflect on all that has happened in the last 365 days. >>
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My top 10 reads of 2017
This year, I "officially" read 40 books, and choosing a top 10 still felt like pulling teeth. Bookworms, come forth, and let's talk about the books we loved in 2017! >>
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A day in my summer writing routine
What's a typical day like in my summer holiday writing routine? Well, it's not always as productive as you might think...or as I intend. >>
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JOURNEY PART 5: Now and ever after
A journey that never truly ends. The evolution of my works-in-progress and my plans for the future. >>
