Selane
I'm a novelist, freelance writer and editor. Writing Belle is my website, and I like to host giveaways, authors, and talk about writing. I'm also a contributor at NA Alley. My debut NA/YA novel is going to be released in 2013!
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Writing Belle
http://writingbelle.blogspot.com/
Author Website of New Adult/Young Adult author Summer Lane. Giveaways, interviews, writing and more!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 642 )
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The Boys of DownCrash: Guest Post by NA Author London Casey
London Casey writes NA. Specifically, she writes romantic NA, and she loves giving readers a peek into the world of rockstars and romance - something that's... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2013 BOOKS -
New Leaf Agents Talk New Adult: Interview with Suzie Townsend & Kathleen Oritz
You may have heard of New Leaf Literary and Media. Think of books like Divergent, Insurgent, End Games, Losing It, Tempest, Shards Ashes and Between the... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2013 BOOKS -
Show, Don't Tell: The Secret to Realistic Writing
What's the secret to writing realistic fiction?Some would say it's all about the details. Others might say it's definitely a question of whether or not you can... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Colet and Jasmine Abedi: Sisters and Authors of FAE
Colet and Jasmine Abedi are two people I recently became acquainted with. These two ladies - sisters, I should say - got together and created a book called Fae. Read more
Posted on 08 July 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Building a Different Kind of Dystopia: Guest Post by YA Author Sam A. Patel
Sam A. Patel writes dystopian stuff. And he's got some strong ideas about how to do it. Personally, dystopian lit is one of my favorite genres to read. Yeah. Read more
Posted on 01 July 2013 BOOKS -
State of Chaos: Release Day (Finally!)
At long last, the day has finally arrived! State of Chaos officially releases TODAY! I am so excited to finally let this novel go - literally and figuratively... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2013 BOOKS -
Interview with NA Author Ellen Mansoor Collier
As you may have heard, Ellen Mansoor Collier released her second New Adult novel, Bathing Beauties, Booze Bullets in May. It's the sequel to her 1920s-era... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2013 BOOKS -
Take Notes: This is What Authors Do
Strangely enough, I've been thinking a lot about notes lately. And I'm not talking about the five thousand to-do list/notes I have scattered around my desk.... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 CREATIVITY -
Write a Novel in a Month? Here's How You Can Do It
I know what you're thinking: It can be done, but not by me. I'm way too busy to write a novel, much less do it in a month.Actually, you have more time than you... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
How to Create the Perfect Villain
You know the type. Tall, sinister, rather devious in appearance. Gives off a dangerous vibe. Has some sort of tragic backstory. Tries to take over the world... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse: Guest Post by Nicky Peacock
Nicky is a the author of the YA thriller, Bad Blood, which is a book concerning zombies. We all know that end-of-the-world stories are exciting (State of... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
State of Chaos: Question and Answer Time with the Author (Me)
At this point, I have received just about every question you can think of regarding State of Chaos. I did a FAQ feature about a month ago, and because things... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Creating an Independent Heroine: Lightning Rider Interview with Jen Greyson
Jen Greyson is a busy lady. Her New Adult novel, Lightning Rider, releases today - and trust me when I say that it's no easy task to release a book. Read more
Posted on 30 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
(My Novel) State of Chaos Cover: REVEALED!
It's finally time to unveil the cover for State of Chaos, the second installment in the Collapse Series. So...yeah. Here it is! Read more
Posted on 28 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Writing is a REAL JOB.
How does it feel to be a writer? What does it mean to be a writer? Good questions. Being a writer is no easy task, and I say that not because it’s harder than... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Warm Bodies (New Adult Zombie Novel)
R is dead. He's a zombie. Things in his world are pretty much seen in different shades of gray, and there's no meaning to life because, well, he's dead. Awkward... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Hey. Inspiration is for Amateurs. (I've Said This Before)
Inspiration is for amateurs. Don’t get offended. Don’t start a campaign against me. Just listen. All books start out with a spark of inspiration, right? An idea. Read more
Posted on 20 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Land of the Unaltered
Rose comes from the capital of the Confederation of Cities where its citizens live in luxury and the greatest fashion statement of all is being Altered. Read more
Posted on 14 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
It's All About Image: How to Market Your Novel
Stand on the nearest street corner and try to sell a rock to everybody that passes by. Yeah.Good luck with that. Who wants to buy a rock? Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Dream Casting the Characters: Destiny Gift Release Day!
My NA Sister Juliana Haygert's New Adult novel, Destiny Gift, is finally here! In honor of the release week, she's conjured up a stellar dream cast for every... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY