Neil Gaiman signs five book deal
If you have a shelf dedicated to the works of Neil Gaiman, then it may be time to add a second! Gaiman just signed a five-book deal with Harper Collins Children’s Books. In case you’ve been keeping score at home, in the next couple years we’re also expecting his non-fiction travel book about China, his…
What’s next for Theon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones? Umm… You really don’t want to know
Alfie Allen gave one of the standout performances of Game of Thrones season two, playing one of the least sympathetic characters: Theon Greyjoy. Theon’s actions are almost impossible to defend, but Allen made us understand his inner struggle. So we were excited to have an exclusive interview with Allen at San Diego Comic Con, when…
Will the movie adaptation of The True Meaning of Smekday stay true to the book?
Dreamworks Animation has announced their big film for 2014, an adaptation of The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex. This children’ novel was published in 2007, and we’re excited to see the cross-country adventures of Gratuity and J.Lo. (not that one) on the big screen. So what exactly is this book about? Spoilers ahead……
Great Opening Sentences from Classic Fantasy Novels
Every great fantasy novel is a journey into mystery and wonder. And the best fantasy writers set the tone of discovery with the very first sentence. Especially in these days of online book excerpts and Amazon.com previews, the opening sentences of a book can cast a spell — or cast readers out of the book,…
