J.E. Hunter’s Blog

  • What I’m Reading: The Maze Runner

    The Maze Runner by James Dashner Who out there hasn’t read this book? I actually read this one over two years ago, but am just getting into The Scorch Trials, so I thought I’d best post a review of this first. I was lent The Maze Runner by a friend who wasn’t particularly taken with Read more

  • What I’m Reading: How to Love

    How to Love by Katie Cotugno I loved the first chapter of this book. The first time I read it (in a book store), I was sucked right in.  Eventually, I borrowed this book from my public e-library. After the first chapter, however, the book somehow became less.The narrative became a little repetitive, the actions Read more

  • What’s Up Wednesday

    Self-Publishing UpdateI’ve been busy with a few different self-publishing items lately. First off, I finally got in touch with the Chapters chain to discuss consignment. Their contract is similar to my local independent book store, but they take 5% more from the set price, which means I’m selling it for slightly more at Indigo. It Read more

  • Tuesday Writing Prompt

    As a NaNoWriMo treat, the writing prompts for the next month will be on character development. Enjoy, and for all those NaNoer’s, happy NaNoing! 1. The Character Emerges Imagine your character emerging from your paper, a painting, a television, etc. What is the first thing your character does? Do they run and hide? Do they Read more

  • What I’m Reading: Emmy & Oliver

    I recently finished this one. Written by Robin Benway, Emmy & Oliver is a heartwarming YA, which follows the titular character Emmy, as she rediscovers her childhood friend, Oliver, who was kidnapped by his father when he was seven. The characters were real and engaging (if maybe a bit stereotypical at times), and the dialogue Read more

  • Writing Prompt

    Write your own page about this lake scene. Write in first person. Feel the water. Describe it to me. Read more