Monday, 18 January 2010
Morris Winner
Congratulations to L.K. Madigan, author of Flash Burnout and winner of the 2010 Morris Award. I highly recommend this book. It is the story of a teenage boy, Blake, who loves one girl, but discovers a strong sense of commitment to a friend in great need. He isn't quite mature enough to handle the difficulties such a situation presents to him, and struggles to make the right choices, then struggles to deal with the fallout from some of his wrong choices. This book has a wonderful message for teenagers, and the content is dealt with honestly and in a true teen voice. Blake's family members (a hospital pastor mother who suddenly throws off her shirt during hotflashes, a medical examiner father, a brother who doesn't quite know when and how to be a mentor to Blake) make an excellent and fun supporting cast. The story is original and the characterization, for the characters who ultimately matter, is excellent.
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I just wanted to say that I love the book "Everafter" I am normally not into books but this book pulled me in from the start and made me want to keep reading. I love this book and wish that you had written more. My sister also read your book and thought it was great. I am going to recommend this book a lot. I am going to read Flash Burnout because I think this fits in the category that I like. I hope that you write more books, and the fact that your a teacher is amazing I wish I had you to teach me to write. Your awesome!
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I look forward to sharing books with you on Goodreads, Tiphanie. Thanks for reading the book and passing on your compliments (I have to say, though, that my students pretty much just think I'm a pretty regular teacher when everything's said and done!) Do read FLASH BURNOUT. It's well done . I hope I get to meet you somewhere!
ReplyDeleteI have a qustion for you. My friend is a really good writer and she has so many storys that she has/ is writing. Do you have an advise to give her to publish and write more story/books.
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ReplyDeleteHi, Tiphanie. Feel free to email me at amy@amyhuntley.com That way I can find out some things from you, like what kind of stories your friend writes. The answer depends quite a bit on what kind of things she writes and who her audience is.
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