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- Gregory Maguire's Wicked: The True Story of the Wicked Witch of the WestA review of Gregory Maguire's retelling of the story of the Wizard of Oz considers it in light of the current political climate and concludes that as an allegory it has never been more necessary reading than it is now.
- Citizen Cane and Treasure Island Essay - True Classic NovelsFor a book to be distinguished as a classic novel it must accomplish and maintain several important criterions. A classic is much more than a story that stands the test of time.
- The Top Five Fantasy Novels for the SummerI picked the best novels written with World of Warcraft in mind. If you want to be taken away into a realm of power and magic, these books will be perfect for you.
- The True Story of the Real-Life Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeVlad the Impaler was not much like Dracula. And the stories of resurrection of the dead don't bear much likeness to Frankenstein. But there really was a Jekyll/Hyde story that influenced Robert L. Stevenson.
The True Story of the Novelist Who Wrote from Beyond the GraveSeriously, in the early years of the 20th century a number of novels were published that supposedly were not actually attributed to the woman who "wrote" them, but rather were the imaginative flights of fancy from the soul of a long dead literary kindred spirit.
25 Male Coming-of-Age Novels for High School and College Prep StudentsComing-of-age novels in which young male protagonists explore their individual identities remain a part of the education of male students as they prepare for college and beyond.- Ten Worst Films Based on Young Adult NovelsAcclaimed films based on novels have become the rage lately, with the success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Harry Potter series. Unfortunately, not all young adult novels are successfully rendered into film. Here are ten of the worst.
- The Best Summer Mystery NovelsThis article lists my picks of the top five mystery novels everyone should read this summer.
- Best Mystery Novels for SummerAn overview of some of the top mystery novels to read this summer.
- Great Novels for the 10 to 16 SetFrom 1999 to 2004 my sons and I had a habit of reading young adult novels out loud together, on the couch, on the L train, and on trips. I was astounded at the wide range of amazing works of fiction available for young readers these days.
- Why Writing Novels Continues to Be a Popular CraftMillions of unpublished novels are written almost every year. Yet many continue to write novels. Why? This article looks at the positives for the working novelist--not payment, but recognition and development as a storyteller.
Reflections of True Literary Works of Art in FictionThis article deals with the art of writing and attributes which I believe a good writer should possess. This article is based on my own opinions grounded in my experience as a writer.- Four Favorite Novels of American Historical Fiction Available at PaperBackSwapAre you looking for quality novels of American historical fiction at PaperBackSwap? These four favorites each explore themes of America's sometimes violent struggles with race and ethnicity and were available at PaperBackSwap when I checked.
Puzzle-Pieces: How to Create a Short Story CollectionThe literary world favors a novel. Many editors will not even consider short story collections. For authors in love with the short story, though, there is hope.- A True Story of a Probable Extraterrestrial Encounter: Close Encounters of a Telluric KindOne night about 10 years ago, Connie was sleeping, minding her own business, dreaming her dreams to herself, when suddenly those dreams were cut short by what she considered to be an invasive night-vision.
The Five Best Novels that Turned into Hollywood MoviesMy five favourite books that turned into successful Hollywood movies.- Adventure Novels for Older ChildrenChildren between 9 and 12 are a hard group to write for. They are in the transition from childhood to being young adults. Here are some classic books in the adventure genre that are great for even reluctant readers in the group.
- 5 Novels About ThankfulnessIt's easy to forget all the things we have to be thankful for. Here are five of my all time favorite books, which have an underlying theme of thanks.
- Essay on MAUS I and MAUS II, Graphic Novels by Art SpiegelmanAn overview of Vladek's role in Art's life even as he is dealing with the trauma the Holocaust has left behind.
- Best Christmas Books of 2008: From Cook Books to Historical Romance NovelsThis is a list of the best Christmas Books of 2008. They range from cook books to historical romance.
- Christmas Romance NovelsCome late fall everyone's minds turn to the upcoming holidays. Here are some romance novels with Christmas at their core, combining Christmas miracles and true romance.
True Blood Season 4: What Will Happen?Wondering what will happen during the fourth season of True Blood? Here are a few speculations drawn from previous seasons and novels the series is based upon.- Did 'True Blood' Season 3 Suck?Did "True Blood" season three suck? Well, in my opinion, yeah - it sucked and it sucked hard with no real enjoyment or special happy for me.
- Information Overload and Attention Deficit Kicking In: Review of True Blood, Season 3, Episode 4 - "9 Crimes"The third episode of True Blood's third season aired on July 11, entitled "9 Crimes." How was this episode? This third season is making my ADD act up. Read my review of this newest episode of True Blood.
- Why "The Wedding", "True Believer", and "The Choice" Would Be Good in FilmA description of how "The Wedding", "True Believer", and "The Choice" would be great in film, all more romance tales from Nicholas Sparks.
How to Publish a Short StoryPart 1 of the 7 step program to become a famous author in 1 year! The Short Story - Learn how to write and publish short stories, as the first step in building your career as a famous author.
Twilight VS True BloodThis is a comparison between the two most recently popular vampire novels made into film.- A True Life Love StoryA moment in time in the life of an elderly couple demonstrates that true love can exist even into the senior years of life. This couple demonstrated love and respect for each other after experiencing difficult health issues.
- Top Five Best Vampire Novels Ever Written: If You Like Vampires You'll Love These Books About ThemI've read just about every novel on vampires but these five are the best vampire novels ever written.
Why I Am a Fan of the Story: From Stephen King's The Shining to X-Men Days of the Future PastAs a fan of classic books, comics, and movies, as a fan of the story, I decided to write a work on why I continue to enjoy them. This piece explains my love affair with the story.
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