Category: Books
Modern fiction for the modern classroom: Round 1
By Claire W. Staley In an earlier post, I discussed why today’s students have a…
The case for modern teen & YA fiction in school classrooms
by Claire W. Staley Some people tell me that they wish they read as much…
Reason magazine reviews “comic thriller” St. Nic, Inc.
Books editor Jesse Walker reviews St. Nic, Inc. in it’s January 2015 issue of Reason magazine…
Why Little People are Central to “St. Nic, Inc.” (No spoilers!)
All my novels grapple with the problems of diversity, tolerance, ethnicity and social justice in…
St. Nic, Inc: “quirky, fun and very clever.”
A 5-Star review is in from Jack Magnus at Readersfavorite.com! (I have added the emphasis…
Lessons in Writing Styles: Cussler vs. Clancy vs. Staley
One of the great benefits of Beta Readers–those brave souls willing to read drafts of…
St. Nic, Inc.: Book Trailers, and Other Cool Links
With the launch of St. Nic, Inc. just days away, managing the anxiety surrounding the launch of…
Tracy Lawson launches new book
On Tuesday, August 5th, novelist Tracy Lawson launches her new novel Counteract. Check out this…
The Craftsmanship of “Counting Backwards”
Laura Lascarso‘s debut novel, Counting Backwards, is the kind of book that reminds you that…
“Land Without Mirrors” engages, challenges readers
My review of Land Without Mirrors by Marina Brown has appeared on the Tallahassee Democrat’s…
