It’s now been over two years since I signed with an agent and started thinking of myself as an author of books, instead of (or rather, as well as) a reader of books. In that time, my reading habits have changed very drastically.
Author Archives: Wren James
The Most Wonderful Announcement!
As some of you may know, I was lucky enough to be offered a book deal while I was still at University. While this was amazing, it did leave me with a big question: what was I going to do when I graduated? My original plan, back when writing was still a hobby instead ofContinue reading “The Most Wonderful Announcement!”
Top 10 books I want to read in the rest of 2015
It’s now halfway through 2015, whaaaaaat? I thought it was time for another list of the books I’m most looking forward to for the rest of the year. This is another top ten tag for The Broke and the bookish (don’t they do good stuff?). 10. Drop by Katie Everson – 6th August Carla has just moved toContinue reading “Top 10 books I want to read in the rest of 2015”
My favourite UKYA books!
My response to any request for recommendations is always SIT DOWN, WE’RE GONNA BE HERE A WHILE. My favourites as a teenager: Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman City of Masks by Mary Hoffman The Valley of Secrets by Charmian Hussey Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer (review) His dark materials by Phillip Pullman (review) ExodusContinue reading “My favourite UKYA books!”
May Round-Up
I tend to just post my book reviews on Goodreads, because I review quite frequently, but I think I’m going to start compiling them all into a monthly segment on my blog too. Here are my May reviews! I read 15 books in May, 8 of which were YA. Any marked with a * were receivedContinue reading “May Round-Up”
May Favourites! The Royal We | Mumford & Sons | Brooklyn Nine Nine |
I did an April favourites post last month, and I really enjoyed doing it, so I’m going to do it again. None of you have any choice in this. Read about my favourite things; do it now. Disclaimer: I’ve had a glass of wine so I may be a little tipsy. Sorry in advance for….that. Book:Continue reading “May Favourites! The Royal We | Mumford & Sons | Brooklyn Nine Nine |”
Updates on The Next Together
I thought I’d write a bit of an updates post, just to show where everything is at the minute. The Next Together is now completely done on my end. With exactly 100 days to publication, I sent my editor a print-out of the pages, with my final final changes written on in red pen. It’sContinue reading “Updates on The Next Together”
My YA wishlist
I was recently asked on tumblr what things I would like to see more and less of in YA books, and I really enjoyed answering it, so I thought I’d post it here too. These are all my personal preference, based on the kind of things I like to read, and what I think aboutContinue reading “My YA wishlist”
Top ten favourite book covers
Hi guys! Happy Tuesday. Today I’m doing the Broke and the Bookish Top Ten meme (my first one!). This week’s topic was a free choice. So here are my favourite book covers, that I own physical copies of. 10. Native Speaker by Chang-rae Lee (Drop Caps edition) (Illustrated by Jessica Hische) All of the drop caps booksContinue reading “Top ten favourite book covers”
Should there be diverse, explicit sex scenes in YA?
Yesterday the wonderful Lucy, Queen of UKYA, hosted another #UKYAchat on twitter. This time the topic was LGBT representation in Young Adult novels, and it was a really interesting discussion including a lot of authors and publishing professionals who I really admire. It’s worth taking a look through the hashtag here. There were several partsContinue reading “Should there be diverse, explicit sex scenes in YA?”
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