J.E. Hunter’s Blog

  • Writing for Teens: How to Keep it Real

    A short essay on writing for teens, and how I keep my fiction real. I’ve written a lot of Young Adult fiction, sure, it’s not as much as some people have written, but it’s enough that I’ve learned what to look for when crafting a young adult novel. Now that I’m in my thirties, high… Read more

  • Photo Writing Prompt

    Describe the bud in this photo. Then write a page about what spring means to you. Happy May Long Weekend! JEH Read more

  • Update, Update, Update!

    I have not been blogging, I know. Admission: I’ve been in hibernation mode getting The Circlet: Artifacts of Avalum Book 2 ready to go to my editor. I can’t wait to release this book near the end of May, beginning of June, I think you will really enjoy it. Otherwise, I’ve been working on my… Read more

  • What I’m Reading: The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

    Young Adult Book Review: The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert When I first heard about this book, I was tempted to pick it up straight away, but it’s a good thing I didn’t since I received it in the OwlCrate box that month. Melissa Albert’s writing style was a bit different than I’m used too,… Read more

  • What I’m Reading: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

    Young Adult Book Review: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black I love Holly Black. Is that enough of a book review? Lol. Since reading What I’m Reading: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black last year, I’ve wanted more Holly Black. It took me a bit to get into The Cruel Prince, but by the… Read more

  • Weekly Writing Photo Promt

    Write a page about your character watching this crow. Why are they watching it? What do they notice about the bird? How does the bird react? What does the bird think of the watcher? JEH Read more