after picking up the bublets from
summer camp this week, i told sweet
pea that i was writing a new story, and
i was very busy!
me : mommy is writing another story
about ai ling.
sweet pea : are you writing with the same words?
me : no. mommy has to use new words.
sweet pea : what’s it called?
me : mommy doesn’t know yet.
sweet pea : maybe you can call it
“another story about ai ling”?
me : haha!
sweet pea : maybe you can call it “the
girl in pink”.
me : pink girl!
looks like i’ll have to look elsewhere for
title suggestions. =)
tomorrow will be my first library visit with
a teen book club and i’m very excited and
also a little nervous!
teen book club discussion / signing
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2009 @ 1pm
San Diego County Library, El Cajon
201 E. Douglas
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3713
and finally, Silver Phoenix receives her
second **starred review**. this time from VOYA.
review with SPOILERS :
“Spirit possession, reincarnation, nasty demons,
and even a touch of romance permeate this novel set
in ancient China. The story follows the young heroine,
Ai Ling, across a landscape of altered reality as she
searches for her father, who she suspects is a prisoner
within the Emperor’s palace. Her travels elicit a string of
grisly encounters that lead her to the evil Zhong Ye, who
has survived for centuries by consuming the souls of
unborn children. A terrified Ai Ling finally learns the truth :
she is the reincarnation of Silver Phoenix, Zhong
Ye’s ancient love who has returned to be his wife. Sensitive
readers will squirm as Zhong Ye weds Ai Ling and then tries
(unsuccessfully) to consummate their marriage against her will.
Strong characters and lyrical writing make this story compelling
for young adults…”
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That’s hilarious. You should totally call it “The girl in pink”. :-)
Just stopped by to say Happy Friendship Day!!!
Aww! ♥
Small children are priceless
And congrats on another (well-deserved) star! :D
Your children sound darling, Cindy!
Congrats on another well-deserved starred review!
Great review! Congrats!
thanks little aliens! =DDD
miriam, you look ready to clobber someone. ha! fierce alien!
I hope your teen book club discussion went well! I’m sure it did, because from what I’ve heard/read Silver Phoenix is an amazing read (on my wishlist!)!
sweet pea sounds absolutely adorable. Aw little kids are so cute :)
Silver Phoenix 2: The Girl in Pink.
I’d read it. :P
Oh, Cindy, I meant to ask if you could get your LJ to mirror your blog here. That would be fantastic!
Oh, and hooray on two starred reviews! Totally deserved. :)
oh, thank you missattitude! i hope you enjoy it when you read it!!
shveta–i don’t know how to mirror. and i’m too lazy to double post. i don’t have the time! =( is mirroring easy? LJ confounds me. haha!
i love that you’d read the girl in pink. hee!