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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Rachael Wade: Interview Plus Autographed Goodies and Book Set!
Welcome to the world of a #1 Amazon bestselling author. And, I might add, a New Adult author. Rachael Wade is not only a great writer, but a passionate... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Indie Monday: Dust (Of Dust and Darkness #1)
4. The number of times my delicate wings have been broken and clamped behind my back.68. The number inked upon my skin, marking me the sixty-eighth pixie to be... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Cover Reveal: CRIMSON HUNT!!
OMG. I'm so, so, so excited to get to take part in this blogger-to-blogger cover reveal for Victoria H. Smith's novel, The Crimson Hunt. Read more
Posted on 15 October 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
What's Up With Me!
San Diego. I get to visit this lovely city about once per year (I don't live too far away), and this time, I was there for a few days with a busy agenda. Read more
Posted on 12 October 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Guest Book Review (By My Brother!)
The other day, my brother wrote a book review. It was so great, I thought I'd post it on my blog. The book in question is 90 Minutes in Heaven. Here it is! Read more
Posted on 10 October 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
How to Submit Your Book for Review
There's been a rising increase of book review/feature requests on my blog lately, so I just wanted to set down a few pieces of advice before authors submit thei... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Belated National Banned Books Week
As you might have heard (and I'm sure you most certainly did), this past week was National Banned Books Week. It's a time when book lovers rejoice - and... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Indie Monday: Sing to Me (YA Novella)
Rylie Butcher needs money. She finds a job as a babysitter and ends up taking care of the toddler sister of the same guy who makes fun of her in music class. Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Free YA Novella! 2 Day Offer from Ms. Pennington!
Just an FYI. Michelle Pennington, the author of the sweet YA book, Candid: A True Image Series is offering her novella, Sing to Me, free on Amazon from Septembe... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Onyx
Katy, Katy, Katy. It wasn't enough to fall in love with an alien or destroy a vicious Arum in the middle of the woods or even get sucked into a dangerous world... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Easy
Jackie is in college. She lives in a dorm. She just broke up with her boyfriend of 3 years. And now, she just narrowly avoided being completely assaulted by a... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Amaranth (New Adult Romance)
Camille has a loser for a boyfriend. Or should I say EX-boyfriend? After a chance encounter with an exceptionally handsome random dude named Gavin in Paris,... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Happy Constitution Day!
Here is the transcript of the speech I gave locally in honor of the most amazing document ever written. Take a minute today to appreciate it! My name is Summer... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
The BEST Movies of All Time
Maybe you haven't heard, but I have a slight obsession for storytelling. Whether it's a book, a play, or a song, I can't get enough. So is it any wonder that on... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Top Ten Sweet Reads of 2012...So Far
The Top 20 Sweet Reads of 2012? Not yet. Top 10? You'd better believe it! I've gone through some fantastic, exciting novels this summer. And because it's... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
I Went to a CONCERT (Yes, Me!)!
While you may find it hard to believe, this is actually the view that I get to look at on the end of my street. No, I don't live anywhere near the ocean, but... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Pitch Contest with Vicki Motter
How would you like to get a chance to publish your book? At NA Alley, we are hosting a pitch contest today with a bonafide literary agent, Vicki Motter!... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
My Deep Thoughts About Cinder (Yes, I'm Going There)
At this point in 2012, everybody who knows anything about YA has pretty much read this book but me. I bought it when it came out, but I kept saving it because 1... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
My Favorite Quotations! (Well...Some of Them)
Enjoy! “The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.” ― Jane AustenKate's Daddy had bought her a red... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Day by Day Armageddon
You know the drill: the world has been infected by an identifiable virus that turns all of the human population into mindless, flesh-eating zombies. Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY