You want to write a novel and get it published, but where do you start? 1. The Idea Every great book (and every not-so-great-book) started the same way, with an idea. Maybe an author was at McDonalds and began daydreaming about a kid that climbed through the Playland slides into a cartoon fantasyland and had… Continue Reading
Ten Tips to Becoming a Better Writer
Learning to become a great writer takes time. As teenagers, you are at the beginning of that time. Do not be discouraged! You can learn the tricks to becoming a better writer now and by the time you’re my age… well, let’s just say, “Move over Christopher Paolini, here you come!” These tips are rules. Once… Continue Reading
Escape from the Island of Aquarius by Frank E. Peretti
Review by Jill Williamson Jay and Lila Cooper join their father on a trip to the Island of Aquarius to rescue a missing missionary, Adam MacKenzie. When they arrive, they discover a man claiming to be Adam who has declared himself the leader of a bizarre colony. The man claims his people want to live… Continue Reading
A Friend at Midnight by Caroline B. Cooney
Review by Jill Williamson Lily is watching her baby brother when she gets a call from her other brother, Michael. Their father just dropped eight-year-old Michael off at the airport in Baltimore without money or a plane ticket. Michael begs Lily to help him get home and to keep what Dad did a secret. Lily… Continue Reading
This Present Darkness by Frank E. Peretti
Bernice Krueger, reporter for the Ashton Chronicle, finds herself in jail after being in the wrong place at the wrong time. She came to Ashton to investigate the supposed suicide of her sister. Now, she and her boss, Marshall Hogan, start investigating some strange occurrences in town. Hank Busche is a small town pastor who… Continue Reading
Tuck by Stephen Lawhead
Review by Jill Williamson In Tuck, Stephen Lawhead’s third and final installment of his King Raven Trilogy, William the Red has reneged on his promise to restore Elfael to Bran Brychan, the rightful king. Bran and his flock flee back to the forest as Abbot Hugo’s men give chase. The rebels make it back safe,… Continue Reading
Book Trailer: By Darkness Hid by Jill Williamson
Here is the awesome book trailer for By Darkness Hid (Blood of Kings, book 1) by Jill Williamson. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uACoWzhiyB4]
The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry
Review by Jill Williamson The four Willoughby children live with parents so wicked, they feel they would be better off as orphans. They seek a way to get rid of their parents, not knowing that their parents are formulating their own diabolical plan inspired by the story Hansel and Gretel: abandon the children. … Continue Reading
Blaggard’s Moon by George Bryan Polivka
Review by Jill Williamson The story opens with a man named Delaney sitting on a post in the middle of a jungle lake that is infested with piranah and horrible mermonkeys. As Delaney ponders how he came to be in such a predicament, the reader drifts with his memory and into a wonderful adventure. We… Continue Reading
Author Bio: Jill Williamson
Jill Williamson is a writer of fantasy and suspense novels. Her first book, By Darkness Hid, was originally written for a teen audience, even though it was published as an adult book. Some of Jill’s favorite stories were written for teens. An avid reader, she started Novel Teen Book Reviews to help teens find great… Continue Reading
Kiriath’s Quest by Rick Barry
Review by Jill Williamson King Jekoniah and Prince Kiriath are out riding around Castle Shiralla when they are ambushed by Grishnaki. The king is taken captive. The prince returns home to inform his mother and sister of what happened. A Grishnaki ambassador comes to Shiralla to offer the enemy terms. They will trade the… Continue Reading
Watcher in the Woods by Robert Liparulo
Review by Jill Williamson The Kings lead a double life. At school, they try to pretend like nothing has changed, but at home, they’re completely focused on finding their mother before anyone finds out that she’s missing. A stranger is seen lurking around the house several times before he announces himself. He is… Continue Reading