Skyward is a Genuine YA Novel in a Market Designed for Adults
I can best describe Skyward as Ender’s Game meets Topgun. Sanderson himself described it as a twist on the “boy finds dragon egg” story where it’s “girl finds spaceship.”
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Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson: A Review for Writers
Whenever I read a book, I try to look for what I can learn as a writer. That’s what these reviews for writers are about. Tress of the Emerald Sea taught me some things I didn’t expect.
Keep readingTress of the Emerald Sea: Brandon Sanderson’s First Secret Novel is a Beautiful Gift
Tress of the Emerald Sea asks what would have happened if Buttercup had gone after Wesley in The Princess Bride.
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Thoughts on Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson
Adorning the Dark is a book for artists of all kinds (which, he argues, means everyone), and people hungering for community and purpose. Peterson blends memoir with sage advice for artists, particularly songwriters and fiction writers.
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The Wingfeather Tales: A Book Review for Readers
The Wingfeather Tales is a collaborative collection from the world of Aerwiar where The Wingfeather Saga takes place. If you haven’t read The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson (which I’ve reviewed for readers here, and for writers here), you can choose to read this book first if you like, but there will be spoilers. The Tales…
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The Wingfeather Saga: A Review for Writers
We can learn so much from reading good writing, and The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson taught me several lessons about writing for young readers, particularly in the fantasy genre. (If you want to read my review of the book, go here). If you haven’t read the books, I try to keep spoilers to a…
Keep readingThe Wingfeather Saga: A Review for Readers
When I picked up this series, I knew only that I loved Andrew Peterson’s music and that he had written children’s books that had stunning covers. I expected to read an exciting tale with Christian themes. I didn’t expect to be swept away, or for my heart to ache with grief and longing and hope…
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Book Review for Writers: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
I will explore what Hosseini has done to create such a beautiful, inspiring work to help us as writers learn from one of the best.
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Emily Brooks 