Books & Authors - December 2006

I'm having trouble clearly understanding what relationship the obstacle/ surprise has to the overall goal of the protagonist. It seems like the first act turning point obstacle can be any ol obstacle so long as it is has a continuous influence throughout the second act. What makes for a very effective first act obstacle/ surprise?

2006-12-26 08:04:47 · 4 answers · asked by startedtravelling06 1

I'm writing a story but I dont know what to do. I haven't really started yet because I'll get all these ideas in my head all at once that dont go together. None of my friends are into the genre I'm wanting to write so I'm asking abroad. In a fantasy story, what would you like to see? More action? More Magic? More mysterious strangers? Dragons? Knights? Please let me know.

2006-12-26 07:59:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-26 07:56:54 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-26 07:49:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im writing a childrens chapter book about fairies and I'm stuck. Its about a girl who is fairy named Melina and she hasnt discovered it yet. She was put on earth when she was a baby by her father, the fairy king to save her from the dark fairy, her mothers sister. Her father dies trying to save her. She is found by newlyweds and they decide to raise her. On the night of her 13th birthday, her guardian fairy comes down to earth to bring her to "fairyland", its in the clouds. She meets her mother there (the fairy queen) and discovers a lot about her past. She then is trained to use magic. And goes on a journey with Terra to save herself and Fairyland. She tries to defeat the DARK FAIRY, Maladora!!!

Im not sure how the journey starts or what happens after that.
I really would appreciate some ideas and comments.
I'm trying to do this a little bit Cornelia Funke style. This book probably sounds silly to most of you, but all the kids i've asked loved the idea and this is a kids book!

2006-12-26 07:48:59 · 16 answers · asked by girly 2

I really want to read a fantasy book with some male who crossdresses. I really, really want to. So, if you know any, please tell me. I also, want to know of any gay teen romance novels.

Thankie. Bai Bai!

2006-12-26 07:40:20 · 9 answers · asked by fluffyluv1030 1

Do you know about any hidden "easter eggs" or anything on the J. K. Rowling website? How about the password for the W.O.M.B.A.T. thing? Anything would be helpful, thanks.

www.jkrowling.com

2006-12-26 07:35:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love to write and even have a few things published, mostly poetry with Blue Mountain Arts - the greeting card company. I wondered if there are any other writers here.

2006-12-26 07:33:50 · 7 answers · asked by faithloveseternally 2

your chose

2006-12-26 07:16:06 · 9 answers · asked by liyah c 1

Has another writer explored the viewpoint of Mayella in To Kill A Mockingbird? Rather than a false accusation of rape, what about the violence of a father towards a daughter. Racism between Caucasians and Africans is there, but it exists even between different groups in Asia. Women are treated poorly in many cultures.
A: Actually, that's a very good idea indeed. Many authors have taken over characters from other stories and incorporated them into a whole new storyline. Musician from Bridgeport CT wrote a song..."Daughters" - about this. Book of Job even ends with with father having to treat the daughters as equals with the sons/brothers. Interesting...

2006-12-26 07:13:41 · 3 answers · asked by clophad 2

2006-12-26 07:11:57 · 2 answers · asked by viplooo s 1

2006-12-26 06:59:55 · 3 answers · asked by n m 1

It is called How to Write Love Letters dated 1902 and in fairly decent condition.. has both covers and binding is fine. Does anyone have an estimated dollar amount?

2006-12-26 06:36:09 · 8 answers · asked by cj2006 2

How do I have the Parmatown Mall store of b&n hold a book for me?

2006-12-26 06:33:12 · 2 answers · asked by mary h 1

I need the name of a book about North American history from 1492-2006 and if possible a link to buy the book online.

2006-12-26 06:25:01 · 2 answers · asked by ? 2

anyody here have a good sonnet poem ?
i cant find a good sonnet poem . can you give a a sonnet you think that it is good?
thanx^^

2006-12-26 06:02:23 · 5 answers · asked by K3iKo 1

2006-12-26 06:02:07 · 3 answers · asked by ibid 3

Basically, I'm writing a book that's set on a world where no humans exist. So I'm wondering, it is ok to write a book where the main character is not human, but is humanoid?

2006-12-26 05:56:56 · 31 answers · asked by Jason B 2

where can i get a copy of "a speical kind of leadership" by ron short? i need it asap for a grad course and its only 60 pages and im not spending almost 100 bucks on a book that i have to read in one week and that is it. please help me out to see where i can get it online or if there are any book stores that will have it. HELP!!!

2006-12-26 05:34:30 · 2 answers · asked by gdoggz85 1

well sort of i need to find and interveiw about a book online about this book named prom and i looked online and i cant find a specfic one.. can you help me.. the author is laurie halse anderson
spanks!

2006-12-26 04:52:19 · 3 answers · asked by imsoCOOL_bejealous 2

I have seen these same three asterisks in many novels over the years and have no idea why. I don't see a pattern of usage.

2006-12-26 04:48:48 · 10 answers · asked by teeyodi 2

2006-12-26 04:40:13 · 1 answers · asked by flower06 1

I was just wondering to see if i had the right name!

2006-12-26 04:38:19 · 3 answers · asked by mollie 1

Breaking Thoughts

Transition,
to no hours for sleep
you cannot begin to
believe in me,
beckoning the broken
to make a home
of make-belief.

Position
myself in between
the lock and the key,
opening to
a different part of me.
Will you hold me
when I let myself go?

Condition
the heart to find in itself
the silence that it needs
to preserve
a hope for higher knowledge,
than Jesus on my floor
can communicate.


Human Creation

Making snowflakes,
hands so tender
to create
what only a goddess can.
She molds and consoles
and longs for circles.
She hopes somewhere
our beings are made
out of something
stronger than clay.
Hierarchies hinder creativity
until creation
is nothing,
no art like that
of her body.
A lesson forgotten
in its simplicity
cannot slip to symbolism
of her identity.

Paths to Pride

Purple teacup
full of heritage
reborn on modern streets.
Walls of heros
she wishes could save her now,

2006-12-26 04:30:25 · 3 answers · asked by the w 1

it has to be mulitcultural (set in another culture, not in america) and i want to be able to read it in two days. any ideas for a book?

2006-12-26 04:26:12 · 10 answers · asked by M T 5

There is a book i need to find and if you know the name of the author ans title of the book that would be a great help. THe book is about mermaids and there is this one mermaid and she always wanted to be apart of the consel(or sonmething like that)Her job is to take care of baby squid like things. Everyone in the consel is paired with and octupus or a squid...im not a 100 percent sure on that one, so there is an openin in the consel all the famillies in the mer commmunity elect a teenage representitive it turns out that the thing is fixed.

2006-12-26 04:10:16 · 3 answers · asked by icantthinkofaname 2

I just read that a movie might be in the works for these books, and I wonder, do any of you that have read the "Tony Snow" books think there will be a third one? Also thoughts on the books.
I think they are his best works so far.

2006-12-26 03:54:44 · 2 answers · asked by Common Sense 5

2006-12-26 03:50:31 · 15 answers · asked by Rebel 2

Beautiful Blurs

Beautifully tainted
trance of transition
back and forth
of my identical identities.
A lover’s lack
of sexuality,
instinct stolen by time.
Dying poets possess
no potential to progress
into former flames
or fireflies, .
Trusted trysts
never to actualize,
only in suspicion
til I apologize
and crucify dreams.
I cannot dress
my sin in confession
and the question
of who deserves
my reborn innocence.
Blurred by words
of not knowing
what we feel
or who to be.



Confessions for Innocence

Quickly moving
through wasted days
as if the hours
had no worth,
gone in an oblivion,
lost until recollection
reemerges.
Years given
to try to make stone,
as easy as we make love,
instead pebbles thrown
into ponds
won’t skip in reflection.
She throws away the sun
til she wants it again
to burn
numbers that add
to truths
she doesn’t want to know,
solutions to problems
created in her mind’s

2006-12-26 03:37:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-26 03:29:40 · 6 answers · asked by lindseynemo 1