After another two weeks of writing:
(last update was on Nov. 14th)
[x] Wrote 60 more pages in these few weeks.
[x] Put up an excerpt of, The Silenced, on my blog.
[x] Finished my novel and it isn't the end of November.
[x] It is 37,720 words, 187 pages, & 19 chapters long so far.
[x] Was able to finish with all the other NanoWrimo Writers.
[x] Posted several other blog posts these past two weeks.
[x] Outlined the first 3 chapters of the next book in the series.
[x] Continually think of new things to write about.
[x] Try to write everyday and push myself to get better.
Future Goals:
[ ] Send novel out to two different editors.
[ ] Get a beta reader to read The Silenced.
[ ] Put up an excerpt of the 1st chapter.
Wish me luck!
Sincerely,
R.J. Ropsen
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
In My Diary(1)
Confessions of a Writer
My love for writing came from my passion for reading. I grew
up in a small town in the middle of nowhere and there wasn't
much to do. Once I discovered I could ride my bike wherever I
wanted I had all the freedom in the world. I used this freedom to
go to the library at least once a week. I rode my squeaky blue
bike down the sidewalks until 15 minutes later I made it to the
library. It was my favorite thing to do especially during summer
vacation when the days would drag on slowly.
I would search the young adult section of the library for hours
trying to find the next great book. Living in a small town has its
disadvantages. The section for young adults in my hometown
library was tiny and confined to the back corner. There wasn't
much to chose from but I always found something worth reading.
There were some advantages too. Living in a small town meant
that there weren't many people at the library. I usually had the
section all to myself and would be left alone for hours.
My favorite thing to find was great series. That way I had quiet
a few books to read for a long time. I would scour the section
for hours reading excerpts and beginning chapters of books. It
wasn't an easy task finding a great book. Once I found a stack
of them I would carry the heavy load up to the check out desk.
With a bag in hand I hopped back on my bike and rode to my
house trying to stay balanced from the weight of the books. My
bike squeaking as it went.
Finally making my way home I would snuggle into a spot on the
couch and read for hours devouring book after book. Sometimes
I read so quickly that I went back to the library only after a few
days. I was hooked and couldn't stop reading. The greats like
R.L. Stine and AVI were all I needed.
What are your earliest memories of reading?
Why are you hooked on YA fiction?
Sincerely,
R.J. Ropsen
My love for writing came from my passion for reading. I grew
up in a small town in the middle of nowhere and there wasn't
much to do. Once I discovered I could ride my bike wherever I
wanted I had all the freedom in the world. I used this freedom to
go to the library at least once a week. I rode my squeaky blue
bike down the sidewalks until 15 minutes later I made it to the
library. It was my favorite thing to do especially during summer
vacation when the days would drag on slowly.
I would search the young adult section of the library for hours
trying to find the next great book. Living in a small town has its
disadvantages. The section for young adults in my hometown
library was tiny and confined to the back corner. There wasn't
much to chose from but I always found something worth reading.
There were some advantages too. Living in a small town meant
that there weren't many people at the library. I usually had the
section all to myself and would be left alone for hours.
My favorite thing to find was great series. That way I had quiet
a few books to read for a long time. I would scour the section
for hours reading excerpts and beginning chapters of books. It
wasn't an easy task finding a great book. Once I found a stack
of them I would carry the heavy load up to the check out desk.
With a bag in hand I hopped back on my bike and rode to my
house trying to stay balanced from the weight of the books. My
bike squeaking as it went.
Finally making my way home I would snuggle into a spot on the
couch and read for hours devouring book after book. Sometimes
I read so quickly that I went back to the library only after a few
days. I was hooked and couldn't stop reading. The greats like
R.L. Stine and AVI were all I needed.
What are your earliest memories of reading?
Why are you hooked on YA fiction?
Sincerely,
R.J. Ropsen
Monday, November 21, 2011
The Kindle for Your PC
Have you always wanted to read e-books but do not have
an e-book reader? Well, you are in luck. Amazon has a
free Kindle app for your PC.
I found two great free apps that Amazon has created for
use on the PC. It works best for Vista, XP, or Windows 7.
You also need to have an Amazon account to run the app
because is syncs with your account. But this is free and easy
to get. It also allows save all of your e-books on your account
so they can be viewed on different platforms.
Cloud Reader
This app allows you to download e-books to view through
an internet browser. It works really well and gives you a
great reading experience. Similar to reading a PDF on your
computer but with better features. I would give this app a 5/5.
Find it here: Cloud Reader
Kindle for PC
I download this app from Amazon right onto my computer.
It has a few more features then the above app like adding a
list of collections.
However, I didn't like this app as much. There were problems
with it when I was using it. One big problem was that some
downloaded e-books couldn't be opened while others could. I
didn't have this problem when using the Cloud Reader. I would
give this app a 3/5.
Find it here: Kindle for PC
How to use it: User Manual
Give it a try.
Download the apps!
Then check out my list of free YA fantasy e-books.
Sincerely,
R.J. Ropsen
an e-book reader? Well, you are in luck. Amazon has a
free Kindle app for your PC.
I found two great free apps that Amazon has created for
use on the PC. It works best for Vista, XP, or Windows 7.
You also need to have an Amazon account to run the app
because is syncs with your account. But this is free and easy
to get. It also allows save all of your e-books on your account
so they can be viewed on different platforms.
Cloud Reader
This app allows you to download e-books to view through
an internet browser. It works really well and gives you a
great reading experience. Similar to reading a PDF on your
computer but with better features. I would give this app a 5/5.
Find it here: Cloud Reader
Kindle for PC
I download this app from Amazon right onto my computer.
It has a few more features then the above app like adding a
list of collections.
However, I didn't like this app as much. There were problems
with it when I was using it. One big problem was that some
downloaded e-books couldn't be opened while others could. I
didn't have this problem when using the Cloud Reader. I would
give this app a 3/5.
Find it here: Kindle for PC
How to use it: User Manual
Give it a try.
Download the apps!
Then check out my list of free YA fantasy e-books.
Sincerely,
R.J. Ropsen
Sunday, November 20, 2011
The ABC's of YA Literature
*every letter is linked to a great website
A is for our favorite Authors'.
B is for Book based movies.
C is for "Couldn't stop reading".
D is for Don't limit yourself to one genre.
E is for books for Everyone to Enjoy.
F is for Finishing a book in a day.
G is for Goodreads.
H is for Heros and Heroines.
I is for Imagining the Impossible.
J is for Jotting down your thoughts.
K is for Killer book endings.
L is for Lists, Lists, and more Lists.
M is for My list of great book trailers.
N is for YA Newsletters.
O is for books On cd.
P is for Popular books in YA lit.
Q is for a Quest for readers.
R is for great websites for Readers.
S is for the greatest Series.
T is for Teen literature day.
U is for Upcoming YA book based movies.
V is for the Vampires we love.
W is for Werewolves, Witches and Wizards, oh my.
X is for Xtra content.
Y is for YA book lists.
Z is for Zooming through YA Fiction.
Sincerely,
R.J. Ropsen
A is for our favorite Authors'.
B is for Book based movies.
C is for "Couldn't stop reading".
D is for Don't limit yourself to one genre.
E is for books for Everyone to Enjoy.
F is for Finishing a book in a day.
G is for Goodreads.
H is for Heros and Heroines.
I is for Imagining the Impossible.
J is for Jotting down your thoughts.
K is for Killer book endings.
L is for Lists, Lists, and more Lists.
M is for My list of great book trailers.
N is for YA Newsletters.
O is for books On cd.
P is for Popular books in YA lit.
Q is for a Quest for readers.
R is for great websites for Readers.
S is for the greatest Series.
T is for Teen literature day.
U is for Upcoming YA book based movies.
V is for the Vampires we love.
W is for Werewolves, Witches and Wizards, oh my.
X is for Xtra content.
Y is for YA book lists.
Z is for Zooming through YA Fiction.
Sincerely,
R.J. Ropsen
Friday, November 18, 2011
What Celebrities Would You Choose to Play Your
Favorite Book Characters?
Movie directors are always trying to find the next great box
office hit. With Breaking Dawn, Harry Potter, and the Hunger
Games, as of late, lots of YA book based movies are hitting this
industry's market.
But have you ever watched a movie and thought that the actor
or actress didn't fit the character from the book?
Well, I wanted to try my hand at being a movie director and
decided on actors and actresses to play characters in some of
my favorite books. Here it goes.
Casting Call:
Stargirl
Stargirl: AnnaSophia Robb
The Giver
Jonas: Dylan Minnette
Gathering Blue
Kira: Ivana Baquero
Messenger
Matty: Sterling Beaumon
Leader: Christian Bale
Ender's Game
Ender: Jaden Smith
Last Book in the Universe
Spaz: Jake Cherry
House of the Scorpions
Matteo: Dev Patel
Artemis Fowl
Artemis: William Moseley
Among the Hidden
Luke: Max Records
Incarceron
Claudia: Saoirse Ronan
Finn: Chris Massoglia
The Warrior Heir
Jack: Daren Kagasoff
Subtle Knife
Lyra: Elle Fanning
Will: Jonah Bobo
The Little Prince
The Narrator: Jude Law
Little Prince: Charlie Tahan
A Wrinkle in Time
Meg: Emma Roberts
Calvin: Nathan Kress
Charles Wallace: Max Page
Wringer
Palmer: Asa Butterfield
Sincerely,
R.J. Ropsen
office hit. With Breaking Dawn, Harry Potter, and the Hunger
Games, as of late, lots of YA book based movies are hitting this
industry's market.
But have you ever watched a movie and thought that the actor
or actress didn't fit the character from the book?
Well, I wanted to try my hand at being a movie director and
decided on actors and actresses to play characters in some of
my favorite books. Here it goes.
Casting Call:
Stargirl
Stargirl: AnnaSophia Robb
The Giver
Jonas: Dylan Minnette
Gathering Blue
Kira: Ivana Baquero
Messenger
Matty: Sterling Beaumon
Leader: Christian Bale
Ender's Game
Ender: Jaden Smith
Last Book in the Universe
Spaz: Jake Cherry
House of the Scorpions
Matteo: Dev Patel
Artemis Fowl
Artemis: William Moseley
Among the Hidden
Luke: Max Records
Incarceron
Claudia: Saoirse Ronan
Finn: Chris Massoglia
The Warrior Heir
Jack: Daren Kagasoff
Subtle Knife
Lyra: Elle Fanning
Will: Jonah Bobo
The Little Prince
The Narrator: Jude Law
Little Prince: Charlie Tahan
A Wrinkle in Time
Meg: Emma Roberts
Calvin: Nathan Kress
Charles Wallace: Max Page
Wringer
Palmer: Asa Butterfield
Sincerely,
R.J. Ropsen
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