Books & Authors - December 2007

I need a slogan for my website called war Petz its a virtual pet site with a ghetto vibe you can take your pet out for a walk and get mugged by other users and attack other users with you pet and you can go to the black market to get steriods but if you take to much your pet will expload ..whats a good slogan

2007-12-29 02:29:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's the best way to be an author. I love suspense but my ideas get all mixed up. I have some great story concepts...any thoughts as to how to get started?

2007-12-29 02:27:04 · 10 answers · asked by laura 4

If you could cast a Patronus charm, what would your animal protector be???mine would be a kangaroo.I love them. they are fast and powerfull.

2007-12-29 02:25:45 · 15 answers · asked by aida 3

I just finished reading the Women's Murder Club series (minus the 7th one which is yet to be released). I really, really, enjoyed them and feel sad that it's almost over. Is the Alex Cross series any good for a feamle reader? I enjoyed the story of Lindsay Boxer because I can relate to her. What goes on with Alex Cross that might interest me?

If it is good, which book do I start with? Thanks!!

2007-12-29 02:24:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mine, personally is:
1. Needful Things
2. Rose Madder
3. The Tommyknockers

2007-12-29 02:07:00 · 9 answers · asked by xaenith2002 3

I am sceptical... Of course, I know that these people do exist and that their work is inspiring, but being a quarter of the way through the book, I have being having doubts for the following reasons:

1. The diaries start from the very first day Ms. Gruwell taught the class. In fact Diary 1 seems to be written as if they have not encountered the new teacher yet. 'She'll probably sit us in alphabetical order to try to stop any fights.' Perhaps the diaries are being written retrospectively, but shouldn't this be clarified?

2. In Ms. Gruwell's second entry of Freshman Year Spring 1995, she says 'They hate reading and getting them to write is out of the question.' Yet why have students been writing consistently since Fall 1994?

3. Also in reference to Gruwell’s statement that her pupils hate writing, the standard of their writing so is out of place. In Spring 1995, one student writes 'The more I thought about this, the more the concept overwhelmed me. I began to analyze and reflect on my life, my many encounters with injustice and discrimination. It sounds strange, somewhat on the line between irony and absurdity, to think that people would rather label and judge something as significant as each other, but completely bypass a peanut.’ This writing is very advanced and not fitting for a fifteen year old who Ms. Gruwell describes as not being ‘conventionally smart.’

4. The pupils seem to gain enlightenment very quickly for people who are portrayed as being stubborn and set in ‘their gangster ways.’ One student writes at the beginning of an entry ‘This game is stupid; I’m not a peanut! And what the hell does world peace have to do with peanuts?’ At the end of the entry, this very same student writes ‘We won’t allow the colour of a man’s heart to be the colour of his skin, the premise of his beliefs and self-worth.’

I am not doubting the existence of the ‘Freedom Writers’, but I do wonder if the a large fraction of the diaries were written some time after the events, with the knowledge that they would be read world-wide and the aim of raising sympathy and money.

2007-12-29 01:47:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

are harry potter books good????

2007-12-29 00:12:49 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 23:35:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 23:34:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

tennis

2007-12-28 22:42:33 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've compiled a dictionary of Romani, how do I get it published. I am in the UK so if its different here please tell me about UK only.

2007-12-28 20:20:28 · 1 answers · asked by Canchito 1

I have read a lot of books, but I have never read anything by Stephen King, which, since he is such a major author, makes me feel deficient. Anyway, if I was going to read just one book by Stephen King, which would you recommend to me?

2007-12-28 19:49:59 · 16 answers · asked by Machi 2

Does anyone know just how many Star Trek Voyager books there are and can ya direct me to a good website that has the entire collection of the books??

I'm trying to compile a list of books so I can complete my Star Trek Voyager book collection.

Can someone help this poor trekkie out??

2007-12-28 18:15:43 · 1 answers · asked by magicbay02 3

I am so so soooooooooooooooooooooooooo pised ff at him for leaving her. I am so so so so so angry at him!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-28 16:33:49 · 12 answers · asked by Collarbone Kiss 1

is it any good? (reviews)
please provide links

i enjoyed the series "twilight" and i think i might like this...idk...ima picky one! :)

-how is it "romantic"? like more so than twilight?
tell me the story. i don't want to read something if it doesn't sound appealing!:)

2007-12-28 15:54:53 · 3 answers · asked by Tia. 2

"was a southerner yet loyal to the union... magnanimous yet vindictive... affectionate yet cruel... eccentric yet self-concious...faithful yet opportunistic."

What is the technique used to write this called?

2007-12-28 15:50:59 · 5 answers · asked by Smartie_Pants 5

2007-12-28 15:27:54 · 9 answers · asked by Candy Bandy 2

If so, what type of book is it?
And can you share some tips on how to find a great agent? Or do you have to submit to them and if they think they can sell your work they'll take you on?
ANY tips are appreciated...
Thanx!

2007-12-28 15:12:21 · 2 answers · asked by Miss Kitty Kat >^,^< 4

*spoiler alert*

when amir finds out that hassan has died, does he find out when he is in america, or when he has traveled to meet rahim khan after the phone call?

2007-12-28 14:14:46 · 3 answers · asked by Mint 1

little example of what i mean
the other day a young friend of mine mentioned that he had just seen "the three musketeers" with charlie sheen , kefer sutherland and oliver platt . and that he liked it . i said that if he liked the film then he should deffinatly read the book (you might notice from my name that i like that book) a few days later he came and told me that he didn't like the book at all , he couldn't get into it and that he ended up putting it down after only the first few chapters and he said it was because i was nothing like the film ...........so what i want to know is do you think that preconceptions from film and tv are affecting the up and comming generations and not allowing them to think for themselves and open there minds to the world??

2007-12-28 13:35:33 · 4 answers · asked by I hate little green pigs 3

uncle or godfather my friend is saying that he is his uncle is he i say he isnt becuase in the 3rd movie he mentions him as a friend and tells harry that and plus they dont have the same last names and he says i am your god father

2007-12-28 13:08:21 · 30 answers · asked by BB i 2

im thinking of getting it and i know im a little late but i wait a lot thats why please tell me if the book is good or not
and what its about
if its entertaining
or anything
thank you

2007-12-28 12:49:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 12:43:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 14 going on 15. I've got writer's block. I've got writer's block and even when I write it doesn't last very long, maximum fifteen pages. People have told me that I simply can't write as good as adults because I'm not one. I read and I read. I understand. Or do I? Adults and teenagers have read the little excerpts I've written and they tell me mostly positive things. Am I paranoid and simply just need the right idea for a story or do I just need to be an adult?

2007-12-28 12:20:16 · 5 answers · asked by Junior 1

2007-12-28 12:15:24 · 3 answers · asked by naughtykitty28 1

demeaner was the very best, Her mood was amiable; she loved a jest." ( of course its not me; because you know I am rude sometimes)

2007-12-28 11:52:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been a social worker for many years, and I want to start writing on the side, if I can fit it into my schedule. My english literature prof., and my boss at my current job have both commented on my writing skills as being very good. Thus, I've been motivated by them to try writing as a past time.

When I'm writing about subjects that I really like, I find that people who read my work think that it is really good. I believe I may have a shot at being a successful writer. I just want to know where to begin.

HEIP!

2007-12-28 11:34:12 · 3 answers · asked by Suzy Q 2

2007-12-28 11:09:00 · 10 answers · asked by . 1

2007-12-28 11:00:17 · 4 answers · asked by N B 1

I have written (and had published) a sci-fi book previously and now have a series of books which will lead to a 5 book series. Who are good agents in the sci-fi arena to approach - many agents say they do not touch sci-fi at all.

2007-12-28 10:55:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous