What I'm Reading
I just finished Eleanor and Park, at first not thinking it would live up to the hype. But of course, totally loved it (even if Eleanor drove me crazy half the time). It seemed like a book that shouldn't work, about two awkward teens who don't like each other, but it was wonderful to see them each open up the way they did. Just really well crafted and different than a lot of what I've read.
I read Rick Yancey's The 5th Wave, two of Jill Shalvis' Lucky Harbor romances, and a few other books I have reviews ready to post. And then, Burn by Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian, which was pretty good until the end when some sort of paranormal-ish stuff started going on ... and then the book ended. So I guess this is a series (lol).
What I'm Writing
Thanks again to Ready. Set. Write! I finished a draft this summer. I'm going through a first revision, it's up to 60k words which is just where I want it. I'd love to make it through the second draft this month and send out to a few readers, then start a new project for NaNoWriMo!
Inspiration
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| Free I read YA bag! |
One of the keynote speakers was Steven Chbosky, the author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and the director of the movie.
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| Steven Chbosky with Becky Anderson 9.30.13 |
Took a vacation to Portland, attended their Comic Con, got sugar shock from Voodoo Donuts, met up with a few friends at a micro brewery. Then we visited the Oregon coast for a few days where I ate some the best food of my life at Castaways Tini Tiki Hut. I just loved waking up a block from the ocean. Sitting on the sand watching the sun set, walking out on the beach in the morning. LOVE.
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| Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach, OR. photo: Stephanie Scott |
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Wow, what a beautiful picture! Good luck with your second draft :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to visit Portland, but I'm a bit scared now since learning it's one of the most unimmunized places in America. At least I'm up to date on all my shots and immunities.
ReplyDeleteI've been focusing more on schoolwork than writing these days, and hoping to do some research for the upcoming history-heavy chapters of my WIP.
I think if you have your immunizations, then I would not worry so much. I take hand sanitizer everywhere on trips and try to be very mindful of what I touch :)
DeleteOh my gosh, that picture is amazing! I would blow it up poster size. Nice to hear that you had a good vacation. I'm also happy to hear that you finished your draft! Good luck with your second draft. :-) I had much the same response to ELEANOR & PARK. It was such a different book that I couldn't help but love it. Have a great week, Stephanie!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photo! Everyone keeps talking about Eleanor and Park - I suppose I ought to read it!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to do NaNo, even though I've technically already started my project! Good luck with your revisions. :)
That pic is amazing! Sounds like you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your 2nd draft!
Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteI would love to see Stephen Chbosky. Filmmaker and YA author is right up my ally. You have been the busy reader, and now I officially feel lame. Plus all your traveling and ocean-watching makes me very envious. So exciting to hear you finished a draft this summer and that the revision is going well!
If you watch the Perks movie, the extras cover just about everything that he talked about in person, at least about the movie. He talked about more general writing topics too.
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ReplyDeleteELEANOR AND PARK is not usually the kind of novel I read but I absolutely loved it! And I've already got FAULT LINE on my TBR list/shelf.
ReplyDeleteOooooh that photo is stunning. I think all other thoughts have left my head as I take in the beauty of it. *WOW* Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete(Note to self - get to Oregon)
Wow that's gorgeous. Staying anywhere near the ocean is always a great time. That conference sounds amazing. I have yet to get my hands on Just One Day but it's high on my priority list. I'd love to see Stephen Chbosky. I loved both the Perks of Being a Wallflower book and movie.
ReplyDeleteFirst and foremost, Cannon Beach is my favorite town EVER, and I'm so envious that you got to visit. We've been there several times and it never stops getting old for me. So charming and beautiful. I even based the setting of one of my manuscripts on it. :-) Second, you've read some awesome books lately! I adore E&P and I thought THE 5TH WAVE was fantastic. I've been curious about BURN FOR BURN because I love Jenny Han's SUMMER series... I might just have to pick it up next time I'm at the library. Best of luck with your revision, Stephanie!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you based a story there. It's beautiful, and I would go back, then maybe explore some coastal cities to the south.
DeleteThe Anderson's Books YA Lit Conference sounds really fun! I have one of those I Read YA totes too - so cute!
ReplyDeleteI loved Eleanor and Park, and have The 5th Wave and Burn by Burn on my list. Looking forward to reading them.
Good luck with your revisions!
ComicCon and a micro brewery sounds like the perfect trip for my husband and me. And that picture of Ecola State Park is incredible! I'd be tempted to frame it if I was you. Best of luck working on your second draft!
ReplyDeleteI'm envious you went to Wordstock! Wish that had been the weekend we were in Portland.
DeleteI love the beach pic, but then I love beaches. Although I guess I should given I was brought up in a seaside town lol. Seriously though the picture is lovely. Maybe you should see if you could get it printed on a canvas it would probably look great on the wall :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe yes! Amazing that I didn't have to even touch that up, it's just that pretty on its own.
DeleteBeautiful picture! I love the coast. Good luck on the writing goals! Mine are similar. I want to get through a round of revisions before NaNo but I'm not sure if I will make it or not...
ReplyDeleteOoh, that photo is lovely! It makes me miss the Pacific Northwest. I just love how wild the beaches are there.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing your WIP during Ready. Set. Write! That is awesome!! Best of luck with revisions! I'll be doing NaNoWriMo too - if you'd like to be writing buddies my user name is bridgid_gallagher. :)
Have a great week!
I also absolutely loved Eleanor and Park!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to visit Portland. Love that beautiful vacation photo!
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