This past week I was accepted into galleygrab. I haven't really done any book reviews on this blog but since getting accepted, I think I would like to start. I believe I would like to put a twist on the reviews though. I would love to not only review the book, but the writing since this blog is mainly about how I write and what I learn about writing. I learn so much while reading like a writer. I never thought about trying that before until the last few years. I hope from all the awesome egalleys that are sent to me, I can fill people in on my thoughts. Currently, I have the following egalleys:
Gone, Gone, Gone by Hannah Moskowits
Wildefire by Karsten Knight
Virtuosity by Jessica Martinez
Everything You Need to Survive the Apocalypse by Lucas Klauss
I started with Wildefire and I am LOVING it so look forward to a review on it soon!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Subplots
Recently I began to watch Pretty Little Liars--I know I am a little behind, but what else is new. I have never read the books but from what I hear, they are quite amazing. (adds to my very large to-be-read-pile) First off, the cast is perfect. You have the rich brainy girl all the way to the popular girl. I will try to leave out spoilers in this post in case someone is just as behind on this show like I was.
A group of girls find out their friend is missing. It's been a year since the disappearance and what was a close knit group, is now more like strangers. When they find their friends dead and kept more secrets from them than imaginable, a mysterious A shows up to haunt them, using their own secrets against them.
I didn't really know if I would like the show. Usually I don't like seeing POVs from so many characters at once. I just feel there is too much going on to really care deeply for them all. Then out of no where, I found myself LOVING this cast. Not only are these characters brought back together because of their past but they find a new friendship in each other while being tortured by A. There are tons of subplots in this show that you would believe one would get lost, but alas, I was wrong. Every show keeps me wanting more. I can't wait to find out what A does to them next or what new piece is unraveled.
Watching the show got me thinking about Classified Novel. I have a detailed main plot, but I think I am lacking in the subplot category. I have all their back stories and junk, but I feel like there is some tension or something missing. Pretty Little Liars keeps things fast paced through every episode. I want that for my novel. It's paranormal with a thriller side to it so there needs to be more action! #headdesk If anyone has any tips I would love to hear them! Till next time!
A group of girls find out their friend is missing. It's been a year since the disappearance and what was a close knit group, is now more like strangers. When they find their friends dead and kept more secrets from them than imaginable, a mysterious A shows up to haunt them, using their own secrets against them.
I didn't really know if I would like the show. Usually I don't like seeing POVs from so many characters at once. I just feel there is too much going on to really care deeply for them all. Then out of no where, I found myself LOVING this cast. Not only are these characters brought back together because of their past but they find a new friendship in each other while being tortured by A. There are tons of subplots in this show that you would believe one would get lost, but alas, I was wrong. Every show keeps me wanting more. I can't wait to find out what A does to them next or what new piece is unraveled.
Watching the show got me thinking about Classified Novel. I have a detailed main plot, but I think I am lacking in the subplot category. I have all their back stories and junk, but I feel like there is some tension or something missing. Pretty Little Liars keeps things fast paced through every episode. I want that for my novel. It's paranormal with a thriller side to it so there needs to be more action! #headdesk If anyone has any tips I would love to hear them! Till next time!
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