Top Ten Tuesday 5/1/2012: Books You'd Like To See Made Into A Movie

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish.  This meme was created because we are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish.  We'd love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!

This is a great topic for the week, which is why you're getting two posts today.  I love thinking about what books will get made into movies and who I would cast as certain characters.  So for this list I'm going to take it a step further and cast one character for each of the movies.  I tried to pick actual teens, but there are a couple actors that just have a youthful feel lol.  Feel free to comment and discuss!

TOP TEN BOOKS THAT SHOULD BE MOVIES

1.  Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

Rose Hathaway - Jennifer Lawrence

Dimitri Belikov - Alexander Skarsgård

ok so maybe this is more of a naughty fantasy, but wouldn't these two be fantastic?  I think Jennifer Lawrence could totally pull off Rose's fighting spirit, and Alexander Skarsgard is just a brilliant actor and I think he could handle the emotional side of Dimitri as well as have some awesome fight scenes.

2.  Cinder by Marissa Meyer

Cinder - Jamie Chung

Prince Kai - Harry Shum Jr. (hello!)

It's hard to believe that both of these actors are 30 and still playing high school kids!  I think Jamie Chung was great in Suckerpunch and would look fantastic as a half cyborg mechanic.  And Other Asian from Glee totally gets my vote for a hot prince.



3.  Blood Red Road by Moira Young

Saba - Saoirse Ronan 

I need to tell you all now that I have a major girl crush on Saoirse Ronan.  I think she's a fantastic actress and does fighting and different accents very well (she's Irish but has done movies with an English, American, and German accents) and I'd love to add Saba's regional dialect to her impressive resume.  Plus I think she could kick ass in the arena scenes.

4.  Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

Anna - Jodelle Ferland

Jodelle Ferland is a bit of a champion in the horror movie genre.  I think she's fantastic and I really can't picture anyone else as Anna.

5.  The Iron King by Julie Kagawa 

Meghan Chase - Elle Fanning

Prince Ash - Kit Harrington

Ok so I know there's about a 10 year age difference here, but I've always imagined Ash as older than Meghan, and look at these two.  They're exactly how I picture them.  Elle is a bit young but an amazing actress.  I also love Kit as Jon Snow and I think he could pull of Ash's cold exterior.



6.  Divergent by Veronica Roth

Tris - Annasophia Robb

I love Annasophia Robb, and I think she would be a totally kick ass heroine.  She hasn't done too many action flicks, but I think she would rock. 

7.  Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

Lola - Emily Browning

Cricket - Toby Turner

Emily Browning has a really cool look and is a great actress, I think she would rock as Lola.  And you may not know Toby Turner but he's the popular youtuber tobuscus.  He's nerdy and funny and completely adorable, just like Cricket.  He's also tall, and Emily Browning is pretty short so it would create that fantastic height difference.

8.  The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Hazel Grace - Chloë Grace Moretz

Chloe Grace Moretz has made a name for herself as a young action star, but I was blown away by her performance in Let Me In.  I think she has a great talent and could totally handle Hazel's complex character.  (As for Augustus I have NO idea lol).

9.  Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Karou - Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke is sexual and a fantastic actress.  I love her in Game of Thrones, and I think she would be amazing with the fantasy elements of Daughter of Smoke and Bone.  Also she totally rocks the silver Targaryen hair and could definitely pull off turquoise.

10.  Velveteen by Daniel Marks

Velveteen - Kat Dennings 

Velveteen is sarcastic and smokin', just like Kat Dennings.  I'm not finished with Velveteen yet, but I really think Kat Dennings would rock out with her cock out.

May 2012 New Reads

Here are some of the YA books and debuts set for May of 2012.  This isn't a complete list, just some of the ones I'm interested in.  I hope you enjoy!

May 1

Bitterblue by Kristin Chashore
#3 in the Seven Kingdoms Series

Why I'm Excited:  This may be one of the most coveted ARCs of 2012, and I am fortunate enough to have won one from goodreads!  I have only heard rave reviews for Graceling and Fire and now with this ARC I know I have to read this series.

Body and Soul by Stacey Kade

#3 in the A Ghost and the Goth Series 

Why I'm Excited:  This series just looks so stinking cute!  I have the first two books but haven't started this series yet.  I think these look like good summer reads, so maybe I'll pick them up to read by the pool!

Elemental by Emily White

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Why I'm Excited:  The cover and the brief description give Elemental a very mysterious feel.  I love how the cover model doesn't have hair, it makes her look like an alien or supernatural being and I love it.

Insurgent by Veronica Roth

#2 in the Divergent Series

Why I'm Excited:  Come on, do I even have to say?  Divergent was one of my favorite books of 2011, so of course I'm so excited for the next book in the series.

The Weepers: The Other Life by Susanne Winnacker

#1 in The Other Life series

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Why I'm Excited:  So I'm pretty sure the American cover is on the right, but what originally drew me to this book was the UK cover (on the left), which was released back in February. The story sounds a little bit like the Fallout video games, which is totally ok in my book!

 Shine by Jeri Smith-Ready

#3 in the Shade series

Why I'm Excited:  I've heard a lot of really good things about Shade and Shift, and even though I really dislike this cover, I'm still really intrigued by the story. 

When You Were Mine Rebecca Serle

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Why I'm Excited:  I really like the spin on Romeo and Juliet that When You Were Mine takes.  It's told from the perspective of Rosaline, the girl Romeo was in love with before he met Juliet.  I'm a little worried about how this story will be handled, but I really want to read it and find out.

City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare
#5 in The Mortal Instruments Series

Why I'm Excited:  Well I've only read City of Bones, the first book in the series and wasn't that impressed, this series is too popular for me to give up on yet.  I don't know if I'll get to this book before dropping the series, but as of now I'm excited to read more!

Enchanted by Alethea Kontis

Why I'm Excited:  This book sounds like the perfect book for Fairytale Fortnight hosted by Misty at The Book Rat.  I think this might be an interpretation of the frog prince fairytale?  That sounds rather difficult to pull off, so I'm excited to see what will be done!

Endure by Carrie Jones

#4 in the Need series

Why I'm Excited:  I've heard lots of good things about the Need series.  It's romance and pixies and all out end of the world war!  That and the beautiful covers really drew me to this series.

Hemlock by Kathleen Peacock

#1 in the Hemlock Series

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Why I'm Excited:  This is a werewolf story that I might actually like!  I haven't found many just werewolf books that work for me, but I really like the murder mystery aspect of this story and I'm excited to see where it will go.

Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson

Why I'm Excited:  I've hear so many good things about Amy and Roger's Epic Detour that Matson's sophomore book sounds just as good.  It sounds a bit like a crying book (it's about a dad with cancer) but I think it will be a perfect summer read.

Struck by Jennifer Bosworth

#1 in the Struck series

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Why I'm Excited:  While I'm not 100% sold on the lightning aspect, I love the apocalyptic natural disaster that is the catalyst for doomsday cults.  I'm sure this story will be exciting and will probably have more than one twist.

Until I Die by Amy Plum

#2 in the Revenants series

Why I'm Excited:  This sounds like you're stereotypical paranormal romance, and you know what?  Sometimes that's exactly what I need.

As Dead as it Gets by Katie Alender
#3 in the Bad Girls Don't Die series

Why I'm Excited:  I read Bad Girls Don't Die and thoroughly enjoyed the lighter though still creepy as hell story.  I'm interested in reading the rest of the series and finding out what other crazy situations Alexis will find herself in.

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
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Why I'm Excited:  I initially was attracted to the UK cover, pictured on the left, which came out in February.  I love the spy story, and I like how it will be revealed in a flashback format.  It sounds like a really interesting historical read.


May 22

Of Poseidon by Anna Banks
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Why I'm Excited:  I really haven't read many mermaid type books, and while I'm not sure this is a mermaid book (more of an Atlantis type book) but it sounds like a watery forbidden love story that sounds really good.

The Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross
#2 in the Steampunk Chronicles

Why I'm Excited:  Cover.  Plain and simple.  I haven't read the first book, The Girl in the Steel Corset, but after seeing this STUNNING cover, I really want to pick this series up.  (To be honest, I have no idea what it's about, nor do I really care lol).

Taken by Storm by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
#3 in the Raised by Wolves series

Why I'm Excited:  This is the final book in the very popular werewolf series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.  I haven't read this series yet, but I've hear that it's a very good story and that many people regretted not starting this series sooner.






May 28

Underworld by Meg Cabot
#2 in the Abandon Trilogy

Why I'm Excited:  I really like Meg Cabot's adult chick-lit books, so I really want to check out her YA paranormal romance.  (Side note, I really don't like this cover model, she's a little too gaunt for my taste).






May 29

Angel Eyes by Shannon Dittemore
#1 in the Angel Eyes Trilogy
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Why I'm Excited:  Angel Eyes sounds like a fun paranormal romance full of drama.  I just hope this doesn't become too stereotypical. 

Dreamless by Josephine Angelini
#2 in the Starcrossed series

Why I'm Excited:  This series sounds like a really cool paranormal romance.  I like the Helen of Troy myth and I'm curious to see how this interpretation of that story goes.

Friday Face Off Cover Reveal: The Lost Prince

Friday Face Off is a meme hosted by one of my favorite book bloggers Misty over at The Book Rat.  Usually this meme focuses on different cover designs for the same book and decides which is better for the story.  I wanted to take this meme and add a little twist to it today by discussing a cover reveal!

Ok, so you guys all know how much I loved The Iron Fey series (The Iron King, The Iron Daughter, The Iron Queen, and The Iron Knight) so I was very excited to see that Julie Kagawa was continuing this series but from the perspective of Ethan, Meghan Chase's little brother.
  

But...I'm not really sold on the cover.  If you remember, in the original series Ethan is introduced as a toddler and still a young boy by the end of the series.  So it's kind of weird to see him as some sexy shirtless dude (even if he does have weird tattoos which does make me want to read it to find out what those are). 

HOWEVER, even though the cover isn't so great, I love the idea and I think there is so much potential for this spin off.  As far as we know Ethan doesn't have any fey blood or special abilities, so I'm very curious to see how he deals with the fey (and Grimalkin better be in this book or I'll be PISSED lol).

Starters by Lissa Price

#1 in the Starters series
Published March 13, 2012 by Delacorte Books
egalley for review from netgalley
2 Stars
DAC 2012

Goodreads Review
HER WORLD IS CHANGED FOREVER

Callie lost her parents when the Spore Wars wiped out everyone between the ages of twenty and sixty. She and her little brother, Tyler, go on the run, living as squatters with their friend Michael and fighting off renegades who would kill them for a cookie. Callie's only hope is Prime Destinations, a disturbing place in Beverly Hills run by a mysterious figure known as the Old Man.

He hires teens to rent their bodies to Enders—seniors who want to be young again. Callie, desperate for the money that will keep her, Tyler, and Michael alive, agrees to be a donor. But the neurochip they place in Callie's head malfunctions and she wakes up in the life of her renter, living in her mansion, driving her cars, and going out with a senator's grandson. It feels almost like a fairy tale, until Callie discovers that her renter intends to do more than party—and that Prime Destinations' plans are more evil than Callie could ever have imagined...

Review:  I began Starters with high hopes.  It has a striking cover and a very interesting premise.  However as I read more I became increasingly disappointed.  See, I love dystopian, when it makes scientific sense.  That's the key phrase, but sadly Starters's world building was under developed which really detracted from my reading experience. 

The world building gave me the same problems that I had with Lauren DeStefano's Wither.  I don't understand the age principle used as the crux of the story.  It doesn't make sense that the youngest and oldest would get vaccinated first.  The richest and most important would.  It's not age so much as status and power.  I find it extremely hard to believe that important military, political, economic, and medical personal wouldn't get vaccinated before some 100 year old grandma.  I also found it very difficult to believe that since EVERY child in America (or maybe the whole world, that wasn't clear) became an orphan at the same time that any kid who didn't happen to have living grandparents would be forced to live on the street or sent to what is basically a prison.  I mean, it's every single child, the future of the country.  I don't believe the enders who are now running the country wouldn't set up some sort of care system that would raise the orphans to be productive members of society. 


The other problem I had was the first 75% of the book.  It has a promising start, but then quickly fell into the oh so common YA dystopian trap of thinly veiled girls in pretty dresses meeting cute boys.  And the middle chunk of this book dragged.  I just couldn't care about the night clubs, costumes, or parties.  The book did pick up in the final 25% and I think that if I had cared more about the characters I could have really enjoyed the ending.  However even parts of that felt rushed and just too convenient.


I think my biggest frustration is I loved half the premise and was really annoyed by the other half.  I loved reading about Callie's body being taken over and how she tries to figure out what is going on with Prime Destinations.  I liked the conspiracy theory and there were some great plot twists that I didn't see coming.  I just really disliked the world building that puts the characters in their situations.  Now, I did read an egalley, so there is a great chance this book has gone through another round of editing that could smooth out some of the rushed and unsupported parts, but for me Starters was a book with great potential that focused too much on trivial details.

How To Book Review!

I've gotten some requests to do a few posts on reviewing, negative reviews, online etiquette, ect.  I thought I would start off with some general reviewing tips.  This is what I try and put in my review and what I like to see when reading others.

1. Include Cover Art - Seeing the cover art in the review helps create a visual clue for readers.  I may not remember the title or author, but in the book shop I'll see a cover and go "oh yeah!  I read about that on a blog, it sounded awesome!" 
   
   
2. Publishing Information - I like to include the publisher, the publishing date, if the book is part of a series, and if I got a copy for review.  This becomes important information as your blog starts to get more of a following.  It helps readers keep track of what different publishers have coming out and also let's them know the release date if you're reading it in advance. 
   
   
3. To Rate or Not to Rate - There is some debate over whether a rating system (five stars, A+, ect) is necessary.  I personally appreciate a rating system when I can sort the reviews by the various levels to see the trends.  I like to see what a blogger would rate 1 star vs 5 stars, an F vs an A.  Ultimately using a rating scale is up to you, and it never hurts to have a legend explaining your particular system.
   
   
4. Don't Just Summarize - Please don't just post a synopsis of the plot.  You should include one for sure (I just copy mine from goodreads or the back of the book, but you can put yours in your own words if you want), but also say what it is that you liked or didn't like about the book.  Take some time to express your own opinions about the story, not just what it is. 
   
   
5. Analyze - This goes along with #4, but I like to think about what the objective of the book was, and how effectively the author achieved that goal.  For example, say I'm reading a contemporary romance.  Do I find myself swooning over the main love interest and yelling at the protagonist when she's too shy to say how she feels?  I'd say that a successful romance.  Or am I rolling my eyes at their stupid decisions and feeling the need to throw the book across the room?  Then I'd say maybe not so much. 
   
   
6. Be a Fangirl, Unless You're Not - If you just LOVED THIS BOOK OMG YOU GUYS!!!! don't be afraid to post a review like that!  If a book made you squeal with delight and do happy dances and fist pump in victory, let your readers know!  I know I've totally fangirled over a couple of different books and I think those kinds of posts are super fun....if it's not EVERY book you've ever read.  If every review is just gushing about how awesome a book is, people may write you off as being a fluffy kiss-ass or someone who can't read critically.  If you didn't like a book so much, even if that books has a huge following, don't be afraid to say so.  It's totally ok to go against the flow, and if you're lukewarm about something, go ahead and say why.
   
   
7. You Don't Have to Review Everything - It's true you know.  If you read a book and just don't have much to say about it, feel free to not review it.  If you're given a book for review, especially unsolicited, you don't have to read and review it if you don't think you'll like it or just won't have time.  I would encourage you all to pass the review copy along to someone who would review it (just don't sell it, that's BAD).  Ultimately this is your blog and your reviews, so you get to decide what you want to post.
   
   
8. Don't be a Dick - You can write a negative review without being a jerk.  I love reading snarky reviews, especially on books that I didn't enjoy, but I don't like reviews that just bash the book needlessly.  Explain why you don't like a book, don't just say it's a POS and the author is an idiot for writing it.  Never attack the author!  You don't know them, and they may be a wonderful and lovely person, even if they wrote a book you hated.  Keep the review on the book, and feel free to tear the book apart if you want, just don't make it personal.
   
   
9. For the Love of God, Don't Plagiarize! - I wish this could go without saying, but plagiarism is a serious problem in the blogging world.  I recommend writing your review before reading other people's, that way your thoughts will be your own.  I cannot stress this enough, if you copy someone else's review or article (and just changing the formatting, some sentence structure, or a few adjectives is still plagiarism by the way) you WILL be found out.  Someone will recognize the copied content and the original blogger will be told.  I've been plagiarized myself, and trust me it is a pain in the ass for all parties involved, so save yourself some trouble and just don't do it. 
   
   Oh and you can plagiarize images too, so if you're looking for icons or whatever search for copyright free or stock images.  Don't just copy from a blog if you don't have permission because they may have purchased those images.
   
   
10. Be Honest, Be Yourself - Above all else, be yourself.  Don't try and emulate someone else, don't try and be what you think publishers/authors/fellow bloggers want you to be. Review because it's what you love doing and be the person you love being. 

Ultimately I think the best reviews are ones where honest opinions are shared.  Say what you liked, what you didn't like, and how the book made you feel.  Fangirl if you want, be a hater if you want, but above all else be real.

The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth

Published February 7, 2012 by Balzer + Bray
5 Stars
DAC 2012

Goodreads Review
When Cameron Post’s parents die suddenly in a car crash, her shocking first thought is relief. Relief she’ll never have to tell them that, hours earlier, she had been kissing a girl. 

But that relief soon turns to heartbreak, as Cam is forced to move in with her conservative aunt Ruth. She knows that from this point on, her life will forever be different. Survival in Miles City, Montana, means blending in and not making waves, and Cam becomes an expert at this—especially at avoiding any questions about her sexuality.

Then Coley Taylor moves to town. Beautiful pickup-driving Coley is a perfect cowgirl with the perfect boyfriend to match. To Cam’s surprise, she and Coley become best friends—while Cam secretly dreams of something more. Just as that starts to seem like a real possibility, her secret is exposed. Ultrareligious Aunt Ruth takes drastic action to “fix” her niece, bringing Cam face-to-face with the cost of denying her true self—even if she’s not quite sure who that is.

The Miseducation of Cameron Post is a stunning and unforgettable literary debut about discovering who you are and finding the courage to live life according to your own rules.


Review:  This is by far the best book I have ever read on Christianity and homosexuality. I was thoroughly impressed with how the author handled this very touchy subject.  There is no moral of the story crammed down your throat, no secret agenda. It's a story of a girl dealing with the loss of her parents while on the brink of womanhood, and it is told beautifully, honestly, and lovingly.  


One of the aspects of The Miseducation of Cameron Post that I have to comment on is the writing style.  It is a lot more like adult literary fiction than YA, but for this type of story it works well.  The writing could have easily overpowered the story, making it feel heavy handed and slow to read, but Danforth does an excellent job painting a complete picture.  It's easy to get completely submerged in her writing.


I really appreciated how honestly Danforth handled Cameron's sexuality.  Nothing about it was overdone, it was understated and shy and exactly what so many kids go through when they get their first crush.  Straight or gay, I could completely related to the confusion and excitement of young love.  


I also really liked how the Christian characters weren't one dimensional villains.  I think it could have been very easy to make these characters judgmental and cruel, but instead I could understand where they were coming from.  I wanted to hate Ruth, Rick, and Lydia, but I understood those characters and realized that in their mind they were trying to help Cameron and her classmates.  It's fairly obvious that they weren't very successful with their methods, but Danforth doesn't outright condemn them either.  It is possible for good people to do very bad things without realizing it.


Overall The Miseducation of Cameron Post is a fantastic addition to the growing LGBT themed books in the YA community.  It shows how sexuality isn't a black or white issue and I hope it will raise awareness that people are people first, and their sexuality and religion second.  This is a fantastic book for parents and teachers to start a dialogue about tolerance for different sexualities.  

Dark Days Young Adult Tour!

Yesterday I was lucky enough to celebrate my 1 year blog anniversary by going to the Dark Days Young Adult tour with Kimberly Derting, The author of The Body Finder series and The Pledge series, Dan Wells, author of his YA debut Partials and his adult series I am not a Serial Killer, and Jill Hathaway, debut author of Slide.  It was such a fun event and I got some fantastic writing tips.  These people really know their stuff! 

Left: Kimberly Derting Center: Dan Wells Right: Jill Hathaway

The authors started the evening off with a brief summary of their writing careers and an introduction of their newest books. 

Dan

• Partials is his first official YA book.
• It is described as a medical mystery that is heavy on the science (YAY!).
• He said that he loves writing post apocalyptic fiction because he gets to take famous landmarks and blow them up.
• The main character is a girl, and Dan discussed how difficult it initially was to write as a girl.  He then had a bit of an epiphany and realized that with his other series he didn't think about writing as a boy, he just wrote a person.  Once he saw his female character as a person and stopped trying to define her by her gender his writing process really took off.

Kim

• The Last Echo is the third book in The Body Finder series.
• The Body Finder series is a murder mystery and some of Kim's favorite scenes to write were from the perspective of the killer.  She was worried her editor would think it wasn't appropriate for a YA book and was really excited when they said they wanted more.  She's glad that the industry is starting to realize that teens  want to read and can handle more dark stories.
• The Silence of the Lambs was one of Kim's favorite books growing up.  She really likes getting into the head of a serial killer and spent a lot of time researching serial killers for the series.

Jill

• Jill is a high school English teacher and she came up with the idea for Slide while doing NaNoWriMo with her students.
• Initially Jill began with the image of the main character standing over a dead body and having no idea how she got there.  The book then grew around trying to discover the coolest way to put the main chracter in that situation.
• Jill described Vee's ability as super empathy or literally walking in someone else's shoes (and I love that!).

Signing my books!

Following their introductions the author answered some questions from the audience.

Do you outline? 

• Jill is more of a pantser, meaning she likes to figure stuff out as she writes.  She'll have a vague idea of the ending, but lots of her creative process happens during the writing.
• Dan creates an outline, then promptly disregards it when he actually writes the book.  He also gave some great advice, saying there should be 2 or 3 "stand up and cheer" moments in the book.  Moments that would be so cool to read about.  The rest of the book should build up to that moment to make it as impactful as possible.
• Kim writes what she calls "plot points".  She'll have a basic understanding of each of the major events in the book, but she allows herself to deviate from that if inspiration strikes.  She also discussed linear vs. patchwork writing, where you write the book from start to finish or write a bunch of scenes then connect them together (Kim is a linear writer).

Do you characters talk to you or take on a mind of their own during the writing process?

• All three authors agreed that sometimes characters (usually side characters) will develop into something way more awesome then they initially thought and will start taking over scenes because they are so much fun to write.
• Kim talked about how when she is deep in the writing process the book will be constantly on her mind and she'll get great inspiration during the most inconvenient times, like while showering or driving.

Some of my signed books!



I asked, since their books are all medical or crime fiction, what do you do to research your books so the paranormal and fictional elements are realistic, supported, and believable? 

• Kim has a whole group of advisers from firemen to police officers to a medical response team that she emails with questions about different procedures.  She's also toured the county morgue because she believes that you need some hands on experience to write effectively.
• Jill also knows a police officer that answers questions and she also did a lot of research on narcolepsy when developing how her character's ability works.
• Dan suggested that for general world building to start with the totally awesome aspect of your idea and then branch out from that to try and figure out what would actually make that totally awesome thing happen.

What do you like to read when you're writing?  What do you look for in other books of the same genre?

• Dan has "eclectic" reading tastes, but he always looks for books that are completely unique and give the feeling of "I have never read this book before".
• Jill likes reading biographies, but when reading fiction she finds that she has become a much more critical reader since starting her writing career.
• Kim avoids all books of a similar genre because she doesn't want anything to creep into her own writing.

The final question was what are you working on now?

• Jill just finished the second book in the Slide series, Impostor, set to come out Spring 2013.  She is also brainstorming a Blair Witch type book (which sound awesome!)
• Dan is working on the second book in the Partials series, Fragments, expected to be released in 2013.  He is also writing an ebook novella for the Partials series called Isolation that will be released in the fall.  Dan has another book, The Hollow City, releasing July 3, 2012.  The Hollow City is about a man with schizophrenia whose imagined monsters might actually be real. 
• Kim recently finished the second book in the Pledge series, The Essence, coming January 1, 2013.  The fourth book in The Body Finder series is currently in revisions and has a tentative 2013 release date.

The Dark Days Young Adult Tour was so much fun!  I'd like to thank Kim, Dan, and Jill for coming to Ohio and for taking the time to talk about writing and publishing.  It was a fantastic event and now I'm so excited to read their books!



Kimberly Derting's The Body finder series, The Body Finder, Desires of the Dead, and The Last Echo (aren't those covers gorgeous!?).  Kim was kind enough to sign all of my books and also haded out bookmarks, stickers, a bracelet, and some Last Echo nail polish...

...which of course I used as soon as I got home :)

 

Kimberly Derting's The Pledge, Dan Well's Partials, and Jill Hathaway's Slide, all signed.  I also got some bookmarks and advertisements for their upcoming books!