Middle Grade Ninja: Ninja Stuff: The Making of My First Audiobook
Do you love a good audiobook, Esteemed Reader? You know I do. At least half the books I read each year are read to me by talented narrators. If you’re a writer (and you’re here, so odds are good you are), I don’t see how you can afford not to listen to audiobooks. You know […]
Middle Grade Ninja: NINJA STUFF: Life Without Television (Part Two)
Last Time on Ninja Stuff: We discussed my former addiction to cigarettes and the prominent placement of televisions in American homes. What riveting stuff this blog is composed of 🙂 And now the thrilling conclusion… Hello, Esteemed Reader. My name is Middle Grade Ninja and I’m a television-aholic. But don’t get all high and mighty on me. […]
Middle Grade Ninja: NINJA STUFF: Life Without Television (Part One)
THIS WEEK IN NINJA-ING: Thursday’s Book of the Week is The Girl Who Remembered Horses by our old friend, Linda Benson, who has already faced the 7 Questions. Wednesday we’re discussing Chapter 3 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Saturday, as ever, we’ll be joined by a surprise literary agent. But today and tomorrow I’ve got a two-part post for […]
Middle Grade Ninja: NINJA STUFF: It’s Not an S: Zack Snyder’s Justice League, the Nature of God, and the Persistence of Hope
Esteemed Audience, I haven’t reviewed books here for a long time now and I only ever “reviewed” one movie, which was the prequel to this film, Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice (I loved it). And a second film review will not be necessary after I tell you Zack Snyder’s Justice League is the greatest movie […]
Middle Grade Ninja: NINJA STUFF: Indy Author Fair 2017 Genre Writing Panel
Do you like a great podcast, Esteemed Reader? Me too. Especially the Kurt Vonneguys. I’ve been wanting to start my own podcast, but there are only so many hours in a day. Still, it’s something I may revisit when Little Ninja is older and no longer chattering and yelling in the background of every phone […]
Middle Grade Ninja: NINJA STUFF: Indie Confession
Guess what, Esteemed Reader! They’re adapting Greenhorn by Anna Olswanger into a movie. Tomorrow we’re going to feature our first ever interview with a filmmaker as Greenhorn’s director, Tom Whitus, will be here to face 7 Questions. I’m looking forward to seeing the movie version of a Book of the Week and we’re going to […]
Middle Grade Ninja: NINJA STUFF: Indiana, My Home
Do you love where you live, Esteemed Reader? Did you consider all the wonderful places there are in the world and decide to live where you are instead of a tropical paradise because you like your spot better? Were you born there and simply happy to stay put? Were you compelled to move there and now […]
Middle Grade Ninja: NINJA STUFF: How (NOT) to Make a Lasting Impression on a Literary Agent
Hello there, Esteemed Reader! The image to the left has nothing to do with today’s article. Instead, it’s a hint, because this week’s writer to face the 7 Questions is one of my childhood heroes and an absolute giant of middle grade literature. If the names Omri, Little Bear, and Boone mean anything to you, […]
Middle Grade Ninja: NINJA STUFF: How I Met my Agent (Part Two)
THIS WEEK IN NINJA-ING: Things are going to be slowing down a bit from here on out. I’m taking a short break from Book of the Week reviews, which means I’m also taking a break from author interviews. Why? I’ve got a great idea for a new book and it’s time for me to roll up my sleeves And […]
Middle Grade Ninja: NINJA STUFF: How I Met My Agent (Part One)
THIS WEEK IN NINJA-ING: Tuesday’s Book of the Week is Professor Gargoyle, the first book in the series Tales From Lovecraft Middle School. Wednesday we’re discussing Chapter 9 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Thursday author Charles Gilman will face the 7 Questions. Saturday, as ever, we’ll be joined by a surprise literary agent. Hi there, Esteemed Reader. I […]