I’ve poo-pooed this idea before, about putting ratings and warnings on books, but the more I read, the more I’m totally for it. When it comes to the rating systems, I am a fan of the one used for video games. On the package of any game will be a black and white box. On … Continue reading Warnings and Ratings for Books
Author: Beatrice B. Morgan
Rough Draft is not a Perfect Draft
I'm working on a retelling of Aladdin. I outlined the plot, and I felt good about it, but now that I'm in the drafting stage, I'm getting all the self-conscious "not good enough" vibes. I've had to step away from the draft and remind myself that a rough draft is not the final draft. It's … Continue reading Rough Draft is not a Perfect Draft
Book Review: Cinder by Marissa Meyer (3/5)
CINDER, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She's reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's sudden illness. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she finds herself at the centre of a violent struggle between the desires of an evil queen - and a dangerous … Continue reading Book Review: Cinder by Marissa Meyer (3/5)