Anna Brie

@winter-rose Ohh, yes. The second Wingfeather Saga book hook (no rhyme intended) wasn’t terrific.
@hope I read the first book in the second series, and, while it was good, it just wasn’t Percy Jackson. I also felt like some of the action was–how do I say this–kind of…forced, if that makes sense?

Also, since Riordan isn’t a Christian, the l…

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@Hope Yeah, he is a great writer. 🙂 Was Magnus Chase good? Have you read the second Percy Jackson series, and if so, did you like it?
@zoe-wingfeather I know, right?!?!

@zoe-wingfeather I’m almost finished. I haven’t had time to read because of school, but I’d love to read your fan fiction after I’ve finished the book!!! 🙂

Interesting. “Clinchers” is what my English teacher always called them, but I guess we’ll go with “hooks.” 😉

That can work, but it can easily lead to what I call POV telling (e.g. “I just couldn’t believe she had died. Why did I have to go through this!” *cough cough* Telling.)

@Daeus Ohh, yes! Great point. I remember my first book I tried…[Read more]

I have to say I’m a little obsessed with clinchers as well (but I didn’t know people called them that).

No, I don’t think clinchers (if you are, in fact, referring to catchy first sentences) are necessary. But they definitely spark the reader’s interest. I agree what @kate-flournoy said about cheating the reader’s expectations, and her exception…[Read more]

I have to say I’m a little obsessed with clinchers as well (but I didn’t know people called them that).

No, I don’t think clinchers (if you are, in fact, referring to catchy first sentences) are necessary. But they definitely spark the reader’s interest. I agree what @kate-flournoy said about cheating the reader, and her exception in doing so.…[Read more]

*munches happily on everlasting cookie*
@kate-flournoy Thanks for the idea. I shall lock it in my brain and stew on it. I have a feeling that something will come of it.
*still munches on everlasting cookie*
@daeus, maybe I should go and continue reading The Hobbit. That’s a novel alright. The chapters are sooooooo long. 🙂
*I do love everlasting…[Read more]

*stares hard at everlasting cookie*
I just thought I’d let you know @daeus, I’m not writing simply because I have run out of ideas. Momentarily, of course. 🙂 Hopefully it won’t be long before I’m back though.
*continues staring at everlasting cookies. Mouth starts drooling*

Excellent thoughts guys! I agree with Hannah. I love a book that has good humor in it. 🙂 …anyways, I don’t have much more to add, but I really like the book so far.

*jumps in late*

@hope I agree! That name is perfect

@kate-flournoy Oh! I’ve never read Pride and Prejudice, so I can’t judge that one, but the opening of Northanger Abbey is pretty dull. It’s a fantastic book, though (except for the beginning). 🙂

I love clinchers, though I must admit I’ve never heard them called that. But if you ever have to step DOWN from a clincher to reach reality, you’ve gon…

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@Daeus I just remembered that I have something to do at that time. Sorry! 🙁

@Daeus Hmm, maybe…let’s say 3:00 until 3:30? Does that work for you?

@Daeus I have homework to do right now, so I can’t. Will you still be writing this afternoon? I could maybe write then. 🙂

@spradlin Those are some great thoughts to chew on. 😉 I think that Orwell is telling the story for his readers, mostly. His main objective in writing this story seems to be to convince others of whatever points he’s trying to get across in his writing. It’s a little to early in the story to tell exactly what points he’s trying to prove. @Daeus…[Read more]

@jadamae Good point. I definitely agree with you about that. 🙂