Tag: young adult

School Library Journal praises Song of the Sword

By Edward Willett in Blog, Books
February 3, 2011
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A nice new review of Song of the Sword in the important School Library Journal. After a very nice synopsis, reviewer Michele Shaw says: “This is a fantasy of epic proportions, with the perfect blend of suspense; well-developed, likable characters; and a touch of sarcastic humor. Ariane and Wally find four shards and the hilt …

I’ve been a bad blogger…

By Edward Willett in Blog
January 27, 2011
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…by not posting regularly this week as I did last, but although I was a bad little blogger, I was a good little writer. See, Twist of the Blade, the sequel to Song of the Sword, and the second book in my brand-new YA fantasy series Shards of Excalibur, is in the revision stage. And …

Twist of the Blade synopsis

By Edward Willett in Blog
January 20, 2011
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I don’t think I’ve posted this; maybe I have, but in that case, well…here it is again. It’s the description of Twist of the Blade, Book 2 of the Shards of Excalibur, as included in Song of the Sword. No time for more this morning since I’m desperately trying to finish revisions to, yes, Twist …

Ebook versions of my Andy Nebula books now available!

By Edward Willett in Blog, Books
January 5, 2011
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With the explosion in dedicated ebook readers, and the growing popularity of ebooks in general, I’ve finally decided to take some concrete steps to make sure my books are available in that format…so, I’ve added Andy Nebula: Interstellar Rock Star and the never-published sequel (because publisher Roussan went out of business), Andy Nebula: Double Trouble …

Song of the Sword recommended in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

By Edward Willett in Blog
December 11, 2010
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Song of the Sword got a nice mention in the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix today. In a feature called “Read aloud for holiday wonders,” Beverley Brenna writes: Favourite books for the holidays can be divided into two categories: older titles that withstand the test of time, and contemporary reads that more closely reflect today’s reading audience. Literacy …

WORD for Teens reviews Song of the Sword…

By Edward Willett in Blog
November 8, 2010
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…and generally likes it. Nicole, the young proprietor of WORD for Teens, calls it “very well executed” and “a fun read” and also writes, in part: I thought, for the concept that was being used, it was very well done indeed. I’m never going to be a fan of evil Merlin. I love Merlin far …

Song of the Sword first signing event: Chapters Regina

By Edward Willett in Blog
November 8, 2010
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Here I am signing Song of the Sword at Chapters in Regina on Saturday. This was not only the first time I sat and sold copies of the book and autographed them, it was the first time I’d even seen copies of the actual book. It’s shinier than the ARC! Plus it has a nice …

SciFiGuy features me in an interview

By Edward Willett in Blog
October 22, 2010
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There’s a nice big interview with me up at SciFiGuy.ca, mostly focused on the upcoming release of Song of the Sword, Book 1 in The Shards of Excalibur. Alas, it’s still the upcoming release because printer problems delayed it past the hoped for October 15, but they promise me it’ll be ready at month’s end–which …

Song of the Sword is staff pick at Library Bound

By Edward Willett in Blog
September 4, 2010
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Library Bound Inc., “Your Canadian choice for all your library needs,” a company that helps libraries build their collections, lists Song of the Sword among their Staff Favorites for September. Helen Wilding Cook, Children’s Collection Development Coordinator, writes that: “The story…has wonderful Canadian references and some really funny passages. Ariane is constantly in danger, and …

CM Magazine recommends Song of the Sword

By Edward Willett in Blog
September 4, 2010
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CM Magazine (a.k.a. Canadian Review of Materials) has given Song of the Sword three out of four stars and a “Recommended” in its current issue. The review is mainly a pretty complete synopsis, with a longish excerpt from the first chapter. It ends with: Written clearly, and with an interesting version of the Arthurian legend, …

Quill & Quire review raves about Song of the Sword

By Edward Willett in Blog
August 23, 2010
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I was pleasantly–very pleasantly, as you’ll see–surprised to discover a review, the first I’ve seen, of Shards of Excalibur: Song of the Sword in the September issue of Quill & Quire, Canada’s magazine of book news and reviews. The review, by author Robert J. Wiersema, almost gave me a heart attack with the first sentence, …

Download a free bookmark for Song of the Sword!

By Edward Willett in Blog
August 23, 2010
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Lobster Press has created a great bookmark for Shards of Excalibur: Song of the Sword, which I’m pleased to offer for free downloading. There’s a JPG version at left, or you can download the full PDF version. Be the first on your block to have one! Get it now!