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Writing a novel… Where do you start?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

When you set out to write a novel, where do you start? For me, I start with an idea and then I start to brainstorm. But when it actually comes to the writing, where do you start? Do you start … Continue reading →

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Writers, what do you do when your ideas run dry?

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

I have a notebook that I write all my ideas down in. It’s my brainstorming tool. Whenever I start planning something new, the notebook comes out, and I write whatever comes to mind. I have pages upon pages of character … Continue reading →

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Review: Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

Title: Heir of Fire, Book 3 in the Throne of Glass series Author: Sarah J Maas Publisher: Bloomsbury Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Kingdoms Links: Book Depository    Blurb: Lost and broken, Celaena Sardothien’s only thought is to avenge the savage death … Continue reading →

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Review: Boy Nobody by Allen Zadoff

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

Title: Boy Nobody Author: Allen Zadoff Publisher: Orchard Books (Hachette) Genre: YA, Crime, Contemporary Links: Book Depository Blurb: Who is boy nobody? The perennial new kid at school: new town… new name… new mission. The perfect assassin: kill your target … Continue reading →

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What are your thoughts on erotic fiction?

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

So… in a nutshell, this past week, I did two things: – I worked (I work full-time as a sales associate for a Real Estate agency) and – I devoured the Sinners on Tour series by Olivia Cunning. And by devoured, I … Continue reading →

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When was the last time you wrote something really self-indulgent?

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

I’ve written three novels. All three I wrote with the intention of one day being able to publish. But prior to that, before writing became something serious, I used to write whatever I liked. I used to write for me. … Continue reading →

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Review: Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

Title: Belzhar Author: Meg Wolitzer Publisher: Simon & Schuster Genre: YA, Fantasy Links: Book Depository Blurb: I was sent here because of a boy. His name was Reeve Maxfield, and I loved him and then he died, and almost a … Continue reading →

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Review: Crashing Down by Kate McCaffrey

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

Title: Crashing Down Author: Kate McCaffrey Publisher: Freemantle Press Genre: YA, Contemporary, Issue-based Links: Book Depository Blurb: Lucy is in Year 12 and under pressure to succeed. The last thing she needs now is an intense boyfriend. Breaking up with … Continue reading →

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What are your goals for September?

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

September is here! And if you’re in Australia with me that means Spring is here! Hello warmer weather and longer days! I kicked off my morning with a 40 minute power-walk, and I’ve been spring-cleaning for the past two days. … Continue reading →

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Review: Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

Title: Maybe Someday Author: Colleen Hoover Publisher: Atria Books (Simon&Schuster) Genre: New Adult, Contemporary, Romance Links: Book Depository Blurb: At twenty-two years old, aspiring musician Sydney Blake has a great life: She’s in college, working a steady job, in love … Continue reading →

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