INFOGRAPHIC: Books Versus Hollywood
The Book Versus Film section on this blog is one of the most popular features – so far we’ve had the likes of dystopian YA… Read More »INFOGRAPHIC: Books Versus Hollywood
The Book Versus Film section on this blog is one of the most popular features – so far we’ve had the likes of dystopian YA… Read More »INFOGRAPHIC: Books Versus Hollywood
1) The Wolf Road by Beth Lewis WHY I LIKE IT: This can’t technically be shelved under Crime, but it does tell the story of a… Read More »BEST OF 3: G X Todd, Author
I’d been so busy with my drafts, edits and submissions for my novel, The Other Twin during most of 2015 and the beginning of 2016… Read More »My Year In Writing – 3 For 3!
As long-time readers of this blog know, I often theme and categorise my reads – but in this case, to be one of my top… Read More »My Top 4 Reads of 2016
For those who don’t know, my ‘day job’ is as a script editor for movies, so one reason I love crime fiction is because it… Read More »BOOK LOVE: My Crime Fiction Faves, ‘Adapt This’!
I recently took part in THE Book Club’s ‘What Writers Read’ Event on Facebook (still ongoing, until Dec 9th!) and it was quite the eye-opener! It’s… Read More »Top 10 Awesome Books That Influenced Me As A Writer
On this last day of Dystopian November, here’s some really interesting data (below) compiled by Goodreads on what’s gone before in this fascinating sub genre. I… Read More »What Will Be The Next Popular Trend In Dystopian Novels?
The Hunger Games Many thanks to the lovely Yvetta Dourin, who has thrown her hat in the ring and broken down why she likes both… Read More »Book Versus Film: 12 Reasons Why THE HUNGER GAMES Works As Both
Here’s another great infographic, this time on the various themes and backdrops Dystopian YA seems to fall back on. It’s made me realise I seem to… Read More »INFOGRAPHIC – 5 ‘Go To’ Themes For Dystopian YA Novels
With the end of Dystopian November in sight, I thought I’d repost this great insight into the female characters on The 100 from Shauna, who… Read More »Why I Love The Female Characters In The 100
So, if you’re wondering which dystopian world YOU belong in … wonder no more and TAKE THIS TEST. (Of course some would argue we already… Read More »Which Dystopian World Do YOU Belong In? (Quiz)
Many, many thanks to Olivia Brennan for this fab case study. By shining a light on this film, she’s done a brilliant job of breaking… Read More »Top 4 Dystopian Archetypes You Need To Know