One of my fave histfic books ever. Not too many details yet evokes a time period. Driving first-person storyline. I just read an excellent post by Baker acquisitions editor Chad Allen here: http://www.chadrallen.com/2012/11/29/the-not-very-sexy-essential-to-your-books-mind-blowing-success/. Basically, he was in a situation where he had to explain what need would be met by the book he presented to the publishing committee. In other… Read More
What’s the Message in The Hunger Games?
I realize that everyone and their brother is posting about The Hunger Games right now, but I just wanted to say a few things… ******SPOILER ALERT!!! IF YOU HATE SPOILERS, PLEASE DON’T READ THIS B/C YOU WILL HATE ME FOREVER!***** First of all, this series sucked me right in. Collins’ writing is tight and moves right along. Katniss is a… Read More