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Author Archives: J. D. Montague
Writing Prompt 001
The explanation: Sometimes a sentence will pop into my head, detached from its story. Rather than let these driblets wither away, I figure posting them up as writing prompts may find them a good home. If it does bring you … Continue reading
Writerly Thought 002
Action: Progress doesn’t happen without change. If we all sat around waiting for something to be adopted without first taking action, progress would never occur. Nothing great in this world ever happened because people decided to sit, twiddling their thumbs, … Continue reading
90 Second Review: Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride
There are werewolves, and vampires, and zombies, and ghosts, and other supernatural creatures, which may seem overplayed, but oh this book is tremendous fun. It’s filled with campy humor and wit without becoming over-the-top, it’s well-paced, and well-written with a … Continue reading
Deconstructing Hourglass by Myra McEntire
Last month I declared that contemporary YA lit killed courtship and announced my planned deconstruction of a contemporary YA title. Now that the book has been officially released, I feel comfortable naming it. The book in question (as if you … Continue reading
90 Second Review: Trapped by Michael Northrop
If you ever wondered whether an entire book could be written where nothing of import actually happens, then wonder no more: It can. But not necessarily can it be done well. I had high expectations for Trapped. You take a … Continue reading
90 Second Review: Beastly by Alex Flinn
Beastly has a simple purpose: Update the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast. For the most part, it succeeded. As I read I couldn’t help thinking it reminded me of a grittier version of Disney’s animated feature (which is … Continue reading
Finding the Courage to Make Sweeping Edits
Sometimes (usually when I’m procrastinating) I’ll dig through my writing box. It’s basically a clear plastic bin where scraps of thoughts go to die (or miraculously grow into strong stories). Every so often I’ll run across some writing that recaptures … Continue reading