![]() ![]() I love how speculative fiction is often times unpredictable and, truly, anything can happen.ĪF: Although as an adult I thoroughly enjoyed The Divine One even though it is a YA book-and think many other adults will too- I was wondering why you chose to target the young adult reader?ĭM: I always knew I wanted to write a YA book. I was probably the only 8 year old whose favorite show was The Twilight Zone (which I still watch and enjoy). What is it about the genre that draws you in?ĭM: I love most anything supernatural. I just finished writing the next book in the series.ĪF:I read that you prefer speculative fiction in the books you personally read-as do I. I'm so glad that you seemed to enjoy the book. Did I read this is your first book?ĭM: Hi Ashley. AF: Danielle, it's so hard to discuss your amazing YA speculative fiction book, The Divine One, without spoiling it for others but I haven't been able to stop discussing it with my mom and daughter since I read it. ![]()
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![]() In creating some of the most visually distinctive, and bitingly satirical, images of turn-of-the-century Parisian life, Vallotton earned the title of greatest printmaker of his generation. Transferring the block technique of his printmaking to his painting, his distinctive vision offered a fine balance between Realist and Symbolist techniques that saw many of his mature works convey a palpable sense of psychological disquiet. As his career evolved, Vallotton turned his dispassionate eye more and more towards painting. Through these new associations he was able to plot a more singular path that saw him make his name via a collection of groundbreaking satirical woodcuts for avant-garde left-wing journals. Though he never really settled as a member of Nabis, his affiliation with the group brought him into contact with a circle of literary bohemians. His early printmaking caught the eye of Pierre Bonnard and Édouard Vuillard who invited him to join the Nabis group. ![]() His status stands on a body of work that encompasses portraits, satirical prints, interior narratives, landscapes and still lifes. Vallotton never quite reached the heights of fame of some of his avant-garde contemporaries, but he developed his own unique style and history now views him as one of the most original artists of his era. ![]() ![]() ![]() "The reading was absolutely fantastic. Just bought the book." - N. I guess I'll have to read the book.The performances were awesome! Great work!" - D. I was engaged from the beginning to the end and now I'm very curious to see how it unfolds. "I just wanted to send a quick email to say how impressed I was with the reading yesterday. Their expressions were priceless and so right on! Well done TST! Also, the discussion with the author was very informative and the moderator was excellent!" - C. 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She was nine years old when it began, too busy to take much notice of political posters, but out of them glared the face of Adolf Hitler, the man who would soon change the whole of Europe – starting with her own small life. ![]() Suppose you found, to your complete surprise, that your own father was one of those people. Suppose that without your noticing, it became dangerous for some people to live in Germany any longer. This internationally acclaimed story of one Jewish family’s flight from Hitler’s Germany has become a much-loved classic, and has been in print since its debut 45 years ago. ![]() ![]() ![]() 8 Star Wars Characters to Celebrate Pride Month on StarWars.Spoiler Talk: Alexander Freed on the Alphabet Squadron Trilogy on ( backup link). ![]() How The Last Jedi Novelization Connects to A Galaxy of Star Wars Books and Comics on ( backup link).Journey to The Force Awakens Panel at New York Comic Con – Recap on ( backup link)." Chuck Wendig's War" – Star Wars Insider 160.Chaos Throttles the Capital in Star Wars: Aftermath – Special Excerpt! on ( backup link).You can help Wookieepedia by expanding it. I was anticipating reading the Aftermath Trilogy when I found some great deals. The short stories Blade Squadron: Zero Hour, Blade Squadron: Kuat, Turning Point, and Blade Squadron: Jakku from Star Wars Insider were marketed as tie-ins to the novels in the Aftermath Trilogy. Use our checklist to track your Star Wars reading and never miss a book. Shortly after, it was revealed that Life Debt would be released on July 12, 2016, and Empire's End would be released on January 31, 2017, though this was later delayed until Februinstead. The second and third books of the trilogy, Aftermath: Life Debt and Aftermath: Empire's End, were announced at New York Comic Con on October 10, 2015. ![]() The trilogy, which began publication on Septemwith the novel Aftermath, tells a canonical story of events that took place after Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. Star Wars: The Aftermath Trilogy is a trilogy of novels written by author Chuck Wendig. ![]() " Turns out, they're letting me write the next two books in the Aftermath trilogy-so, you've got me for at least a couple more years!" ―Chuck Wendig ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She had handed herself into police HQ shortly after midnight and officers had taken her in for an evaluation. Landon was arrested after authorities tracked her down to a local hospital. Police then went to her mother's property just one block away and discovered the bucket and Bella's remains – which were in a fetal position. ![]() His elder daughter, 7, was still in the house. Michael alerted police that his girlfriend and young daughter were missing from the property on Wednesday morning. She could face the death penalty if found guilty of first-degree murder, with court documents obtained by showing that her lawyers have requested she be granted access to a psychiatrist.Īuthorities confirmed that they had interviewed both parents, and ruled them out as suspects in Bella's death. Landon - who also goes by Bunnak Lim – has been charged with first-degree murder and obstruction of justices and is currently on suicide watch in Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. Pictures obtained by show Michael and Bella smiling next to Landon, with the schoolgirl and her stepmother dressed up in 'princess' dresses'. ![]() Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office say that Landon strangled and beat the little girl before stuffing her body into a 10-gallon bucket ![]() |