Yesterday, a couple other librarians and I went to a workshop where the new (to YA, anyway) author Sophie Jordan shared her thoughts and insights about writing, the awesomeness that is YA literature, PTAs (she thinks they're like the mafia--and I don't blame her), selling your book to a movie studio before it's even released, how much YA writers make in advances (advances=the $ you make when you sell your book), and more. She was lovely and we would have happily listened and talked to her for another hour.
Which means, of course I'm really excited about her book Firelight, which comes out in September (I've already put in an order for it for the library, hopefully we'll get it quickly!)! Here's a quick summary:
Uh, AWESOME. And there may be a movie one day? Even better.
I brought back a few postcards and stickers for the book, so if you want one drop by and I'll provide. You can also get swag to keep and share by joining Team Draki at Sophie's website: http://www.sophiejordan.net/ya/news.html
She's also on facebook as Sophie Jordan and twitter as @soverySophie, and she mentioned that she loves to hear from teens who like to read!
DFTBA,
Sti
Which means, of course I'm really excited about her book Firelight, which comes out in September (I've already put in an order for it for the library, hopefully we'll get it quickly!)! Here's a quick summary:
Descended from dragons, the draki's ability to appear human protects them from hunters. Jacinda lives with her pride in the Cascades, but she chafes under her special status as the only fire-breather in hundreds of years. Recklessly breaking the “no-fly” rule, she attracts hunters; mercifully, one hunter, a beautiful boy who looks upon her with wonder, lets her escape. After this, the pride intends to hobble her rebelliousness, and Jacinda is forced to flee. But while twin sister Tamra, who never manifested and was shunned, is happy with the move, Jacinda feels only anguish within Nevada's desert climate. Then she meets Will and, despite recognizing him as the same draki hunter, feels herself come alive. Jordan's compelling addition to the supernatural star-crossed lovers theme is equal parts taut suspense and sensuous romance, with visceral writing and believable relationships among characters, particularly among Jacinda's family. A foreshadowed twist and a thrilling confrontation in the end pages leave Jacinda heartbroken and in trouble, and readers will howl for more.
Uh, AWESOME. And there may be a movie one day? Even better.
I brought back a few postcards and stickers for the book, so if you want one drop by and I'll provide. You can also get swag to keep and share by joining Team Draki at Sophie's website: http://www.sophiejordan.net/ya/news.html
She's also on facebook as Sophie Jordan and twitter as @soverySophie, and she mentioned that she loves to hear from teens who like to read!
DFTBA,
Sti
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