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The “New” Twilight

March 4, 2016 //  by Rachel Kent//  54 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

I’ll admit it. I picked up the 10th anniversary edition of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and I’ve slowly been working my way through the story. I’m not reading the original version, however. Stephenie Meyer rewrote Twilight and …

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Defining Speculative Fiction

May 23, 2014 //  by Rachel Kent//  57 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

First, I’d like to announce that KRISTA QUINTANA was randomly selected as our winner for the Starbucks gift card for participating in the survey. Congratulations to Krista!

We had more than 370 people respond to our survey …

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Where Do You Get Your Book Ideas?

June 13, 2012 //  by Rachel Kent//  61 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

I would like to know where you get your book ideas. Here are some of the scenarios I’ve heard, but please weigh in with yours.

1) Dreams–I have three clients who have written books that they …

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Assumptions of an Unpublished Writer: Money

July 18, 2011 //  by Rachel Kent//  22 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

This week I’m going to share some truths of the industry sparked by recent emails we have received here at Books & Such.

The first email went something …

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The Book That Inspired My Love of YA Fantasy

June 23, 2011 //  by Rachel Kent//  15 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

I think a lot of younger readers would say the Harry Potter series introduced them to young adult fantasy. Some might say it was Twilight. For my …

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Location, Location, Location

September 6, 2010 //  by Michelle Ule//  2 Comments

Blogger: Michelle Ule

Location: Home, Santa Rosa, Calif.

Like Etta, I’ve been thinking about international reading recently, mostly because I’ve been in Europe. I’ve just returned from a jaunt to the United Kingdom and Romania (to attend my godson’s wedding), …

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Best of the Blog 2009: Trendspotting: “Free”

December 23, 2009 //  by Janet Grant//  17 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

If the publishing industry is shrinking, what is it doing to stay relevant–and alive? In talking to editors and publishers at the two major book trade shows, …

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Best of the Blog 2009: Querying the American Psyche

December 21, 2009 //  by Michelle Ule//  13 Comments

Blogger: Michelle Ule

Location: Late night, romantic, safe, Santa Rosa, Calif.

I’ve just finished a stint during which I read several queries in succession. It can be grueling work, having to page through so many hopeful letters introducing tales writers …

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Writing for poodle owners with ’67 Mustangs?

June 16, 2009 //  by Rachel Kent//  7 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski

Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

As I’m reading proposals, so often I see really great writing, but the project has little hope of publication because the audience is so small. Here are some …

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Attractive Author Qualities: Discernment

April 24, 2009 //  by Rachel Kent//  11 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski

Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

The final author quality I’m going to cover this week is discernment. Discernment is, essentially, the ability to make wise choices. It’s being able to weigh multiple …

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