Books & Authors - September 2007

2007-09-17 16:29:06 · 4 answers · asked by greenluvr119 1

Ineed someone who can help me put it together and can type

2007-09-17 16:02:42 · 6 answers · asked by heydj29 1

Like fireandice a minute ago, I too am an aspiring teen author. I have SO many ideas, but these are my main 4.Tell me which one you would rather read about.

Vanity Crash-An artistic introverted girl in the 1940s, born into a family of mystery and wealth, must solve her mother's murder.

Welcome to the Jungle-The glamorous daughter of NYC's most prominent model agent is caught in a difficult position when one of her mother's models die of anorexia. She must decide whether to stand behind her mother or do what she believes in righta and protest against it.

Camaraderie-Five emotional, mysterious teenagers attending a prestigious boarding school in England build an extremely loose and superficial friendship, only for the “wall” they have built over their sentiments to be intruded by a catastrophic event in the middle of the year.

A Dangerous Mind-A poor, delicate farm girl in 1920s Tuscany, Italy is tormented by her unrequited love of the captivating son of a vineyard owner.

2007-09-17 15:53:05 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

can someone help me put each stanza in simpler words like what its trying to say cuz i could only understand so lil so please

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
`'Tis some visitor,' I muttered, `tapping at my chamber door -
Only this, and nothing more.'

Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December,
And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.
Eagerly I wished the morrow; - vainly I had sought to borrow
From my books surcease of sorrow - sorrow for the lost Lenore -
For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels named Lenore -
Nameless here for evermore.

And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain
Thrilled me - filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before;
So that now, to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating
`'Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door -
Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door; -
This it is, and nothing more,'

Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,
`Sir,' said I, `or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore;
But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping,
And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door,
That I scarce was sure I heard you' - here I opened wide the door; -
Darkness there, and nothing more.

Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing,
Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before
But the silence was unbroken, and the darkness gave no token,
And the only word there spoken was the whispered word, `Lenore!'
This I whispered, and an echo murmured back the word, `Lenore!'
Merely this and nothing more.

Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning,
Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before.
`Surely,' said I, `surely that is something at my window lattice;
Let me see then, what thereat is, and this mystery explore -
Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore; -
'Tis the wind and nothing more!'

Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter,
In there stepped a stately raven of the saintly days of yore.
Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he;
But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door -
Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door -
Perched, and sat, and nothing more.

Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling,
By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore,
`Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou,' I said, `art sure no craven.
Ghastly grim and ancient raven wandering from the nightly shore -
Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night's Plutonian shore!'
Quoth the raven, `Nevermore.'

Much I marvelled this ungainly fowl to hear discourse so plainly,
Though its answer little meaning - little relevancy bore;
For we cannot help agreeing that no living human being
Ever yet was blessed with seeing bird above his chamber door -
Bird or beast above the sculptured bust above his chamber door,
With such name as `Nevermore.'

But the raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only,
That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour.
Nothing further then he uttered - not a feather then he fluttered -
Till I scarcely more than muttered `Other friends have flown before -
On the morrow will he leave me, as my hopes have flown before.'
Then the bird said, `Nevermore.'

Startled at the stillness broken by reply so aptly spoken,
`Doubtless,' said I, `what it utters is its only stock and store,
Caught from some unhappy master whom unmerciful disaster
Followed fast and followed faster till his songs one burden bore -
Till the dirges of his hope that melancholy burden bore
Of "Never-nevermore."'

But the raven still beguiling all my sad soul into smiling,
Straight I wheeled a cushioned seat in front of bird and bust and door;
Then, upon the velvet sinking, I betook myself to linking
Fancy unto fancy, thinking what this ominous bird of yore -
What this grim, ungainly, gaunt, and ominous bird of yore
Meant in croaking `Nevermore.'

This I sat engaged in guessing, but no syllable expressing
To the fowl whose fiery eyes now burned into my bosom's core;
This and more I sat divining, with my head at ease reclining
On the cushion's velvet lining that the lamp-light gloated o'er,
But whose velvet violet lining with the lamp-light gloating o'er,
She shall press, ah, nevermore!

Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer
Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor.
`Wretch,' I cried, `thy God hath lent thee - by these angels he has sent thee
Respite - respite and nepenthe from thy memories of Lenore!
Quaff, oh quaff this kind nepenthe, and forget this lost Lenore!'
Quoth the raven, `Nevermore.'

`Prophet!' said I, `thing of evil! - prophet still, if bird or devil! -
Whether tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore,
Desolate yet all undaunted, on this desert land enchanted -
On this home by horror haunted - tell me truly, I implore -
Is there - is there balm in Gilead? - tell me - tell me, I implore!'
Quoth the raven, `Nevermore.'

`Prophet!' said I, `thing of evil! - prophet still, if bird or devil!
By that Heaven that bends above us - by that God we both adore -
Tell this soul with sorrow laden if, within the distant Aidenn,
It shall clasp a sainted maiden whom the angels named Lenore -
Clasp a rare and radiant maiden, whom the angels named Lenore?'
Quoth the raven, `Nevermore.'

`Be that word our sign of parting, bird or fiend!' I shrieked upstarting -
`Get thee back into the tempest and the Night's Plutonian shore!
Leave no black plume as a token of that lie thy soul hath spoken!
Leave my loneliness unbroken! - quit the bust above my door!
Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!'
Quoth the raven, `Nevermore.'

And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;
And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,
And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted - nevermore!

2007-09-17 15:49:59 · 4 answers · asked by Cool G 2

Besides brainstorming (I'm not good at those), is there anything than I can do to plan out my story so that I can know everything that happens in the beginning, middle and end? Also, what are some good, fresh ways to boost your imagination so that you'd know what to write about next when you're having writers block?

2007-09-17 15:06:48 · 8 answers · asked by No Name 1

I am especially concerned with speed, quality, and loss of rights for future publication. Cost is a secondary consideration. Any good or bad experiences to relate???

2007-09-17 14:27:23 · 4 answers · asked by Molly R. 4

I have an assignment in one of my college courses to write a short script for with 2-3 pages of dialogue. It needs to be focused on some issues that are taking place in today's society and possibly teach a lesson. Also, it is suppossed to be somewhat lighthearted. I have NO idea where to start. I am awful at writing dialogue and have been brainstorming and trying out ideas for the last couple days with no success. Does anyone have suggestions for me? Please help!

2007-09-17 14:10:45 · 6 answers · asked by S 1

what does charles wallace now want for meg?

2007-09-17 13:33:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

When people tell my ideas for a story it sparks a whole different story so I am wondering if you can give me any ideas....I will make it my own though...Any type is good.... ^_^

2007-09-17 13:13:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-17 12:21:09 · 7 answers · asked by ladida321 2

Swift... why does he laugh??

2007-09-17 12:19:53 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, I'm J.L. and I'm an author. I usually write poetry, and short stories. Is anyone a publisher or anyone interested in maybe in publishing something? I would appreciate it a lot. Also, I'm looking for maybe any publishing agency?

Thanks a lot!

P.D.; I usually write fiction

2007-09-17 11:31:26 · 1 answers · asked by Music 1

Where had the stone and morter, used by Montresor to wall up the entrance to the niche, been hidden?

2007-09-17 11:27:06 · 2 answers · asked by lastlaughgg 1

This book was recommended to me, but so far I've been to several books stores in central London and none have it. I will get it on line though. Just curious to see if anyone has read it. Thanks

2007-09-17 10:59:54 · 2 answers · asked by rose1 5

if so please send me your email. thanks

2007-09-17 10:55:11 · 8 answers · asked by thomasdavidhalbrook@yahoo.com 2

I just published my first book of poetry, "Poetically Shaun: an Epiphany". I am not completely thrilled with my publishing contract, but alas, the book is actually on the market. At this stage, I need to push hard to market the book myself. Can anyone suggest the best way to market my book? I plan to do book signings, I plan to pass out flyers, I have a website (through yahoo), but I'm sure there is something I'm missing. Please help.

2007-09-17 10:52:36 · 2 answers · asked by *~*~*~~~His Angel~~~*~*~* 2

I don't like the covers my publisher offers, can I use clip art from word to use as a cover design for my book?

2007-09-17 10:41:00 · 3 answers · asked by lavender 1

I was so sorry to hear today that Robert Jordan passed away. Not onyl was I sad for him and his family though, I am davastated about the Wheel of time series. I'm a huge fan of the series (although I'm only on book 3), but this is awful news for fans. Does anyone know anything about plans he had concerning the publication of book 12? Did he plan ahead in case the worst happened so that the story could gte finished and published?

2007-09-17 09:59:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, I need a good book to read.
I used to read books in high school and then I got into the Harry Potter books but I really need something for my age. Im 20 and in college and I need a good book to read. Something with an edge. I dont know whats popular or what is the best seller especially among women but I want something that will suck me into the book. LOL. I wanna start reading but I just need some guidence cuz I dont wanna spend money on a sucky book. Which ones can be good for me?

2007-09-17 09:37:24 · 18 answers · asked by ♥ I Love Lamp 4

i already know that he write a book

2007-09-17 09:34:22 · 1 answers · asked by J priincess 1

i was wondering that since i read the book two days ago. it was a great book but it ended so... i dont no. it is like one of those movies where u see it and at the end it leads on to a different movie. like it keeps u hangin. if u ever read this book u know what i mean. it just ends "and kath, theo called" lol. but if u know the name of the next one or if there even is a next one i would be interested cuz i wanna read it sooo bad!!!

thanx

~*C☼J*~

2007-09-17 09:30:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've also heard it called "high" science fiction and popular sci-fi...is it something just limited to this genre, or is it a broad term used for all literature? And what exactly does it mean?

2007-09-17 08:49:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend and I decided to write a book together after having to write something in creative writing. It is pretty much going to be what we wrote, with all the porn parts added [our teacher doesn't like porn so we are cutting that out]

The zombie's name is Kyon B.

my character is a gay guy.

I'm thinking I could name him something like.

First name:Haydn, Jaydn, Kaydn, Max, Maxy.
Last name: Thorne

Do you have any first and last name suggestions?

2007-09-17 08:23:24 · 5 answers · asked by c0oki 2

I LOVE to read but seldom have the time. I am going on vacation soon and am looking forward to sitting on the beach and reading all day. (And parting all night LOL) NE way I love black love novels, poetry, self help, and inspirational books. Can you please give your recommendations on books to read and give a brief overview of what the book is about. Thank you in advance.

2007-09-17 08:20:22 · 3 answers · asked by angieward_2000 2

Okay, so I'm doing a fanfiction about Teddy Lupin from the Harry Potter series, and it includes a scene inside the Werewolf Registry... I know it's a long shot, but I don't have the slightest clue what a place like that is supposed to be like. Does anyone have any creative suggestions? I'd be very appreciative of any interesting details... Thanks in advance!

2007-09-17 08:09:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-17 07:50:03 · 16 answers · asked by m deal 3

If you have a copy that you are not using, please message me--I would like one.

2007-09-17 07:32:30 · 2 answers · asked by tom s 1

2007-09-17 06:02:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've read most of Stephen King novels but only a few of his short stories. So far my favorite is "The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet." Would you recommend some others that are preferably about 30 pages or less? And include a extremely short description that doesn't give away anything important.

2007-09-17 05:30:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

can someone give me a brief sypnosis of the book.

please, im not trying to cheat im just trying to get a reference

2007-09-17 04:21:20 · 4 answers · asked by HELLO123 3