I had a scary dream the other night involving a scene from Carrie Ryan's THE FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH (an intense and emotionally-wrenching read if there ever was one). Which was rather unusual, because I hardly ever dream from books--I'm much more likely to dream bits from movies or TV shows where the visual impressions are clearer. In fact, the only other book-based dream I remember having was a dozen or so years ago, after I read the beginning section of Stephen King's THE STAND.
Considering this, it occurred to me that there's a common theme here. Apparently, what frightens me the most profoundly? Plague.
The thought that popped into my head immediately after? I should write a book with a plague! Imagine all the emotional agony I'd have to draw on!
I don't know if I ever will write a plague book. But it's a little comforting to know that my creative side isn't so selfish as to stop at torturing my characters. It's clearly quite eager to torture me as well. :P
Considering this, it occurred to me that there's a common theme here. Apparently, what frightens me the most profoundly? Plague.
The thought that popped into my head immediately after? I should write a book with a plague! Imagine all the emotional agony I'd have to draw on!
I don't know if I ever will write a plague book. But it's a little comforting to know that my creative side isn't so selfish as to stop at torturing my characters. It's clearly quite eager to torture me as well. :P
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My Books
Earth & Sky
(Earth & Sky #1, science fiction YA)
Skyscape/Razorbill Canada, 2014
The Clouded Sky
(Earth & Sky #2, science fiction YA)
Skyscape/Razorbill Canada, 2015
A Sky Unbroken
(Earth & Sky #3, science fiction YA)
Skyscape/Razorbill Canada, 2015
The Way We Fall
(Fallen World #1, apocalyptic YA)
Disney-Hyperion, 2012
The Lives We Lost
(Fallen World #2, apocalyptic YA)
Disney-Hyperion, 2013
The Worlds We Make
(Fallen World #3, apocalyptic YA)
Disney-Hyperion, 2014
Those Who Lived: Fallen World Stories
(Fallen World #3.5, apocalyptic YA)
self pubbed, 2014
Give Up the Ghost
(paranormal YA)
Henry Holt, 2009
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I noticed that my name is spelled wrong under our books. It's MacLeod. .Not McLeod. :)
I printed off Loki Boy and I'm taking it to Winnipeg with me and am looking forward to reading it on the plane. Is it too late for a crit??
And it's definitely not too late for a LB crit! I probably won't go back to the story until late January or February so there's lots of time. :) Hope you enjoy it!