![]() ![]() Near the end of Dragonsong, the protagonist Menolly is rescued by a dragonrider, and the action converges with that of Dragonquest. Their primary geographical settings are not distant in space yet worlds apart: Dragonsong in an isolated sea-hold and Dragonquest at the centers of Pernese society, the weyrs and major holds, especially Benden Weyr. ![]() ĭragonsong and the second Pern book Dragonquest are set at the same time, seven years after the end of the seminal Dragonflight-that is, more than 2500 years after human settlement, during the "Ninth Pass" of the Red Star that periodically brings a biological menace from space. The original Dragonriders of Pern trilogy with Ballantine Books was not completed until after the publication of Dragonsong and its sequel. ![]() ![]() In its time, however, Dragonsong brought the fictional planet Pern to a new publisher, editor, and target audience of young adults, and soon became the first book in the Harper Hall of Pern trilogy. Released by Atheneum Books in March 1976, it was the third to appear set on the world Pern of the Dragonriders of Pern. Dragonsong is a science fantasy novel by the American-Irish author Anne McCaffrey. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Lacey- Lacey was the Seeker’s host, and like Melanie, remained alive after insertion. Here’s what Andrew found out in his interview (read the full interview here) Q: So other projects. The other two installments were to be called The Seeker and the Soul respectively. ![]()
![]() ![]() The way you get two stories for the price of one. The way a fascinating piece of history is revealed. The way the experiences of the characters in the past inform the behavior or circumstances of the characters in the present. Perhaps it was Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, though it might have been Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay, Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum, or any one of Beatriz Williams’s or Fiona Davis’s bestsellers, but at some point I fell in love with dual storyline novels. Susie grew up in Los Angeles, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, and lives with her husband and three sons in New York. She’s a frequent speaker, and her writing has appeared in publications including The New York Times, HuffPost and Harper’s Bazaar. This guest post was provided by Susie Orman Schnall, the award-winning author of The Subway Girls, The Balance Project, and On Grace. ![]() ![]() ![]() It is a time when the last of the dinosaurs are grimly, albeit unsuccessfully, clinging to survival. Where the “Silverwing Saga” tells of the trials and triumphs of bats in a modern setting, Darkwing is set in Paleocene epoch, 65 million years ago. Darkwing, however, is a prequel to those books. In Darkwing, Oppel decided to revisit his phenomenally successful “Silverwing Saga” book trilogy: Silverwing (1997) Sunwing (1999) and Firewing (2002). Despite the fame of book series like Harry Potter, one is always a little worried when an author decides to return to the well and revisit earlier, successful works. ![]() His latest novel, Darkwing, will only enhance his reputation and popularity. Oppel is widely recognized as one of Canada’s best authors for adolescent readers. Kenneth Oppel’s latest work will leave you breathless. “It’s a bird, isn’t it?” he heard the second felid say. Even though he knew he couldn’t be caught, the mere idea of that creature looking at him was terrifying. ![]() ![]() Heart pounding, he veered out of the moonlight and into the deeper shadow. “One of them flies!”ĭusk had thought himself invisible in the dark, but he had clearly underestimated the felid’s night vision. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() CHAIN OF COMMOND was an idea that came to me years ago during a conversation with friends about how, if I was a man, I’m not sure how I would feel about running for the presidency with a woman since either way, trouble would be imminent. ![]() Mason - Why write this book? What made this story so compelling to you that you had to tell it?Ĭolby - What a question. Colby Marshall has written a book that deserves to be called THRILLER."Ĭolby, who also just happens to be a Georgia author, graciously answered some questions about her writing. Stine, New York Times bestselling author of Red Rain, The Haunting Hour, and the Goosebumps series had this to say about CHAIN OF COMMOND: " The first chapter will shock you-and the shocks keep right on coming. Colby Marshall to Thoughts today as she tours blogdom with her latest release, CHAIN OF COMMAND.Ī reporter discovers the simultaneous assassinations of the President and Vice President may have been a plot to rocket the very first woman-the Speaker of the House-into the presidency. ![]() ![]() Cold? What would that feel like? Being out in the hot sun made me feel lazier than ever I fetched a chair then stuck my feet in a shallow basin and sat down to watch their fun and supervise as needed. ![]() There were shrieks from all sides as they splashed and sat in their water containers, declaring it was cold. Last week I put water in a tote for each of them. They also enjoy spending time in the sprinkler, and as you can imagine, the boys love spraying with squirt guns. Technically the creek isn't deep enough to swim in using a grown-up term makes it seem grander. It makes for lots of water fun, so why not love hot days? Anything to get them wet and have some outdoor action makes them happy.Īt the top of their list is when we take them "swimming" at the creek in our woods. I forgot how muggy it could get in Southern Illinois! Thankfully the children don't seem to mind the heat. ![]() These summer days really are pressing in. ![]() ![]() ![]() There is also simple fieldmouse William Scuttle or 'Twit' and his cousin, the sickly albino runt, Oswald Chitter. Then there is Arthur Brown, Audrey's plump and funny brother. When Albert is captured by Morgan, a Cornish, piebald rat with a stump for a tail and rings through his ears (none other than Jupiter's lieutenant) and brought to Jupiter, Piccadilly escapes into Albert's home, known as the Skirtings, where he meets a large number of friends.įirstly, there is Audrey Brown, Albert's day-dreaming daughter who hates Piccadilly for surviving where her father did not. He meets a cheeky mouse from the city, Piccadilly, also lost inside the lair of the rats. One of the mice, Albert Brown, is pulled through a grate into the sewers by the dark enchantments that Jupiter has woven there. ![]() The Deptford mice, who worship the Green Mouse who brings Spring, are aware of Jupiter's evil presence in the tunnels. The rats worship him and do his dark bidding. In the sewers of Deptford there lurks a dark presence that fills the tunnels with fear: Jupiter, a dark god known only by his evil, no one really knows who he is except for his lieutenant Morgan his glowing eyes seen behind a dark "portal" in the tunnel wall. ![]() ![]() Her first assignment is to capture Joe Morelli, an ex-cop who skipped out on his court date. Desperate for money, she takes a job with her cousin Vinnie, a bail bondsman, as a bounty hunter. One for the Money tells the story of Stephanie Plum, a recently unemployed lingerie buyer from New Jersey. ![]() This book is part of the Stephanie Plum series, and it is a great read for anyone looking for a lighthearted mystery with a strong female protagonist. With the help of her friends and family, Stephanie embarks on a wild journey to capture her first bail jumper, Joe Morelli. ![]() The main character, Stephanie Plum, is a recently unemployed lingerie buyer who is suddenly thrust into the world of bounty hunting. One for the Money, by Janet Evanovich, is a delightful, humorous mystery novel set in a small town in New Jersey. ![]() ![]() The family enjoyed a comfortable life at their 32 Melville Avenue home in the Dorchester neighborhood, even during the Great Depression.įollowing high school, Scarry enrolled in Boston Business School, but dropped out in 1938. Scarry had four siblings: older brother John Jr., younger sister, Barbara, and younger brothers, Edward and Leo. ![]() ![]() Scarry was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Mary McClure and John Scarry Sr., who were of Irish-American ancestry and ran a small department store chain. Fixit, Lowly Worm, and others." The series spawned a media franchise. He is best known for his Best Ever book series that take place primarily in the fictional town of Busytown, "which is populated by friendly and helpful resident Mr. Richard McClure Scarry (J– April 30, 1994) was an American children's author and illustrator who published over 300 books with total sales of over 100 million worldwide. ![]() ![]() Lady ANTONIA FRASER (Biographer): In short, a royal chestnut. Others used it, advanced it, but Marie Antoinette? Nuh-uh. ![]() A 17th century French queen may have made that heartless remark. The 18th century queen never said let them eat cake. Searching for the real Marie, her most recent biographer, Lady Antonia Fraser, destroys one myth. She's been vilified and, to some experts anyway, misunderstood. STAMBERG: The doomed young French queen has been portrayed in music, paintings, novels, films. (Soundbite of opera, The Ghosts of Versailles) SUSAN STAMBERG: In John Corigliano's 1991 opera, The Ghosts of Versailles, Marie Antoinette is haunted by her final terrible hours. Since then, her life and death have been spelled out often, in fact and fiction, as we learn from NPR special correspondent Susan Stamberg. That is, at least, a better review than the crowd gave the original Marie Antoinette, the queen who was guillotined in the French Revolution. The movie premiered, appropriately enough, in France, where it was booed, along with slight applause. ![]() ![]() That may be the fervent wish of American theater owners when the film Marie Antoinette opens next month. ![]() |