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Post by 4amWriter on Nov 19, 2012 22:02:17 GMT
Okay, at the risk of tooting my horn, I've reached the 50,000 word goal. HOWEVER! I got there by the skin of my teeth, really, and I can't push my plot any further until I do some serious research.
I'd be wasting time if I tried to write anything more without knowing some stuff, namely, the supernatural genre.
I have NEVER written anything in this genre before. So, I need to find some good books to read, bestsellers to be precise, so that I can see how it's done.
If anyone knows of some good supernatural books, definitely of the mainstream fiction persuasion (no horror), please fill me in!
PS - I'm going to post this in the book rec thread too, in case there are some people following that thread who aren't NaNo'ing...
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Post by yrdeni on Nov 20, 2012 7:57:49 GMT
Argh! The sound of your horn melts my ears! Really well done on reaching the target, that's amazing!  |
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Post by limebirdwriters on Nov 20, 2012 10:29:59 GMT
* horn blaring * I've put some ideas in your thread! Depends on what age group though and what type of supernatural creatures! |
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Post by bonusparts on Nov 20, 2012 16:37:52 GMT
Hmm. Not certain I can help with a non-horror supernatural story. Though, if *magic* is a big part of it, I recommend in general one of my absolute favorite books, THE THIEF OF ALWAYS by Clive Barker. Barker is known for his adult horror fiction, but this is a fanciful and exciting story geared more toward the younger reader. It focuses on a magical world hidden inside our own, and an ordinary boy who has to outwit a supernatural villain. It's also a short read, which helps. His other books aimed at a YA audience - ABARAT - are good, too, though they are distinctly more involved, and have yet to be completed. Congratulations on hitting the 50K mark, and good luck with your research!  |
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Post by 4amWriter on Nov 20, 2012 22:22:43 GMT
Hmm. Not certain I can help with a non-horror supernatural story. Though, if *magic* is a big part of it, I recommend in general one of my absolute favorite books, THE THIEF OF ALWAYS by Clive Barker. Barker is known for his adult horror fiction, but this is a fanciful and exciting story geared more toward the younger reader. It focuses on a magical world hidden inside our own, and an ordinary boy who has to outwit a supernatural villain. It's also a short read, which helps. His other books aimed at a YA audience - ABARAT - are good, too, though they are distinctly more involved, and have yet to be completed. Congratulations on hitting the 50K mark, and good luck with your research! Thanks muchly! Hey, this book by Barker that's geared to the younger reader-- is it appropriate for a 9-year-old who reads at a 13-year-old level? Or is it violent at all--for instance, I won't let her read The Hunger Games because of the violence... |
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Post by 4amWriter on Nov 20, 2012 22:23:35 GMT
Argh! The sound of your horn melts my ears! Really well done on reaching the target, that's amazing! Sorry Scree, I'll be quieter next year.  |
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Post by bonusparts on Nov 20, 2012 23:47:57 GMT
Hmm. Not certain I can help with a non-horror supernatural story. Though, if *magic* is a big part of it, I recommend in general one of my absolute favorite books, THE THIEF OF ALWAYS by Clive Barker. Barker is known for his adult horror fiction, but this is a fanciful and exciting story geared more toward the younger reader. It focuses on a magical world hidden inside our own, and an ordinary boy who has to outwit a supernatural villain. It's also a short read, which helps. His other books aimed at a YA audience - ABARAT - are good, too, though they are distinctly more involved, and have yet to be completed. Congratulations on hitting the 50K mark, and good luck with your research! Thanks muchly! Hey, this book by Barker that's geared to the younger reader-- is it appropriate for a 9-year-old who reads at a 13-year-old level? Or is it violent at all--for instance, I won't let her read The Hunger Games because of the violence... I gave it to my little cousins, who were, I think, about 10 at the time, and they both really enjoyed it. There are a few moments a child could find scary, I suppose. Villains are dispatched, as in all good fairy tales, but it's more in the tradition of Hansel and Gretel than Hunger Games. There are some really lovely notions about family and young love in it, too, though, enough to balance the fantastic and magical dangers. I'm trying to be spoiler-free, here, but if you'd prefer specifics, I'd be happy to share. |
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Post by yrdeni on Nov 21, 2012 10:22:03 GMT
Argh! The sound of your horn melts my ears! Really well done on reaching the target, that's amazing! Sorry Scree, I'll be quieter next year. Oh no, be as loud as you like - you've done really well! I'm just jealous and a little bit in awe of your awesomeness Plus I'll just wear defenders next time. "Be prepared," said Mr. Baden-Powell. ;D |
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Post by 4amWriter on Nov 21, 2012 18:50:19 GMT
Thanks muchly! Hey, this book by Barker that's geared to the younger reader-- is it appropriate for a 9-year-old who reads at a 13-year-old level? Or is it violent at all--for instance, I won't let her read The Hunger Games because of the violence... I gave it to my little cousins, who were, I think, about 10 at the time, and they both really enjoyed it. There are a few moments a child could find scary, I suppose. Villains are dispatched, as in all good fairy tales, but it's more in the tradition of Hansel and Gretel than Hunger Games. There are some really lovely notions about family and young love in it, too, though, enough to balance the fantastic and magical dangers. I'm trying to be spoiler-free, here, but if you'd prefer specifics, I'd be happy to share. This is perfect info, thank you. I will seek it out at the library! |
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