October 2, 2009 at 11:50 pm (P/S Novel Contest, blog)
Tags: blog
If it wasn’t clear already, here’s the official announcement: the blog’s going on hiatus for the foreseeable future. Too much school/work/writing going on to have any spare time for this. But to anyone with questions on the Scholastic A&W awards, feel free to message me or leave a comment, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Happy writing, everyone!
Anna
September 7, 2009 at 9:57 am (Random, blog, college, travel)
Tags: blog, college, dorm, friends, lives of commitment, minnesota
So I think that pretty much every site I use regularly has gone under an overhaul these last few weeks, leaving me perplexed. And by “every site”, I mean like three. But still.
I’m horribly behind in blogging/blog reading/book news, so I’m afraid I’m pretty useless to you right now. I’m even behind in editing. I set down the manuscript two weeks ago and haven’t picked it up since. But hopefully once things get settled here, I’ll be able to pick my normal routine up again.
Classes start Wednesday and I’m really excited! I’m taking a publishing class this semester, and have heard nothing but good things. I’m thrilled about all my other classes, but that one promises to be something special. It’s going to be a busy, busy semester, though. There are still so many things to get under control before Wednesday and hopefully I’ll be able to do so. No promises.
So that’s it for me. I’ve made the northward trek once more, have been astounded by the brilliance of first-years, and am living in a lofted room with no wi-fi, bad lighting, but giant closets (for a dorm). All in all, not a bad start.”
July 26, 2009 at 1:31 pm (Random, blog, writing)
Tags: contest
Quick post to direct you to a new contest on Suzanne’s blog. Bigger update later today, but in the meantime get to typing!
July 14, 2009 at 11:06 pm (Random, YA, blog, fantasy, writing)
Tags: blog, harry potter, novel, synopsis, website, work in progress, writing, writing retreat
I’m sure that one of these days I’ll break down and get a website or something, but as I do not want a free one and am a broke college student, that route is not currently an option.
In the meantime, I’ve added a few (ie two) new pages to the non-blog section of the blog. The first covers past projects and the second covers current projects, so that bored and interested parties might be able to learn a little bit more about my writing. Both pages will be permanently accessible through the menu on the left-hand side of your screen (under the “About Anna” page which is directly beneath the sultry grad-day photo of yours truly).
The best part of either page really must be the little banners. Actually, they’re the reason why I decided to do the listings in the first place. I got on a bit of a paint.NET binge and decided that it’d only be really pathetic if I couldn’t say that they had some purpose. Purpose is born!
But you shouldn’t be reading over my random projects right now; you should be heading to the theater to watch Half Blood Prince along with everyone else in the world. I’ll be going that direction myself in the next couple of hours, so just pretend that we’re theater buddies. But I warn you: I scare easily. Yeah, I’m totally that annoying viewer in the back of the audience who jumps and gasps when they aren’t supposed to, and then acts as if it’s the result of a nervous condition. I can’t help it if I spasm! Ask my doctor!
Then tomorrow I’m off to spend some time with my grandmother again. I don’t know how long I’ll be there—I’m assuming till at least Friday, but it may turn into a shorter stay than expected. But my work-in-progress needs a kick-start so we’ll see.
In the meantime, while you’re pining away for me like I tell myself you will be, watch that movie and give me your thoughts. And then read my project summaries and tell me how silly I am. Mind-reading squirrels…? Seriously, Anna? Yes, seriously. It’s a nervous condition. Ask my doctor.
June 25, 2009 at 8:50 pm (Random, blog, writing)
Tags: contest, link, short story, writing
Quick post to link you over to Mariah’s blog: http://www.mariahirvin.blogspot.com/.
She’s just hit 100 posts and is hosting a contest to celebrate. You can check her site for more info, but the gist of it is to post a funny scene/example/story using deus ex machina, with the winner garnering an illustration. I don’t often post work online or participate in contests, but this one was too much fun to pass up and I thought I ought to spread the joy. So keep an eye out for entries and consider posting your own! Everyone needs a little funny in their lives once in a while.
May 23, 2009 at 6:39 pm (Reading, blog, writing)
Tags: blog, book, hostel, reading, young adult
So I read The Hunger Games yesterday, and absolutely fell in love with it. It’s still giving me warm fuzzy feelings just thinking about it. I know that I’m way behind since everyone and their dog has already read it, but I can’t help it. That’s what summer to-do lists are for after all!
When I read the first few pages, I didn’t know whether I was going to like it, but I was hooked by the end of chapter two. Halfway through, I was crying in my hostel room and smiling in amazement. Collins’ work helped to remind me why I love writing YA Fantasy and Sci-Fi. She has an amazing mind for storytelling and a straightforward style and subtle control that blows me away. I’ve always said that language is important, but The Hunger Games was a reminder of what a good story can do to me. It catches me and refuses to let go. It haunts me. It settles in my stomach with a flutter that feels an awful lot like love.
I promised myself to read a lot of YA this summer, as it is, after all, my genre. After this piece, I’m itching for more.
In other news, I did a little bit of editing around the blog. Cut a couple of links and added a few more, including Mariah Irvin’s Blog. I’m looking to become blog-buddies with more young writers, since I find myself lacking these connections and really wanting them, so if you’re interested in some linkage, or know of other cool blogs by teen writers, drop me a note!
I also added an about page, and may put up a bookshelf or something. If there’s anything you want to see on the site, just let me know.
Also, this new book printing press sounds like good news for both hard copies and small bookstores. And I love me some small bookstores.
