Evermore quotes showing of 47 i guess by now i should know enough about loss to realize that you never really stop missing someoneyou just learn to live around the huge gaping hole of their absence. All you have to do is provide me with some information and i will write one undeniably catchy blurb. After a tragic car accident on a bridge leaves her orphaned from her parents, younger sister, and the family. I just focus on my book as he makes his way toward me since i know way too. Evermore is the story of ever and damen, and how time, distance and even death can not stop love. It matters not only what a blurb actually says but who said it and when.
Evermore, by alyson noel, is the first book in her series the immortals and it has the my vote for the next big literary craze. This book counts towards the finish the series reading challenge, the fantasy challenge, the speculative romance challenge and the tbr reading challenge. Before i started with evermore i was already prepared not to get into this with high hopes, because usually i end up being too disappointed with anticipated books lately especially sequels, and this was the case. The blurb about a new book, film, or exhibition is information about it that is written. The final book in the trilogy of life lessons books produced by the living hour. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. New selfpublishing options from blurb and book design. Whatever the old adage might warn, there is a bit of merit to judging a book by its cover if only in one respect. To ask other readers questions about evermore, please sign up.
It was released in 2006 by arkham house in an edition of approximately 2,000 copies contents. Blurb noun definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. Evermore was an immediate bestseller and, as of october 11, 2009, had spent 34 weeks on the new york times best seller list for childrens books. Definitely recommended for all lovers of the young adult paranormal genre. And, man oh man, am i glad that i picked this book to read. Plus a secret admirer for ruby, and one very hot and surly. Edna pontelliers story takes place in 1890s louisiana, within the upperclass creole society. Its the perennial question of whether the blurbs on book covers are still meaningful or have become just background noise. More trashtalking sprites, dangerous tests, and wild revelations.
Chuck arand from concordia seminary for making time to talk about my book. This article gives you simple steps to follow to write a book blurb, and gives examples of both fiction and nonfiction back cover blurbs. Forget the book, have you read this irresistible story on. Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. Change your default dictionary to american english. How to create a back book cover blurb that sells i just published a guest post which goes into this with some examples. Most run several paragraphs, but some publishers want them shorter or in a special format so be sure to check with your publishers guidelines before you begin work. Ive been told its a great book and i cant fine it at the library and frankly, i dont have enough money to buy it and i have no room on my bookshelf for another book.
Ever bloom, a high school student, is the main protagonist struggling with a secret she cant tell anyone. It could change the past, and ever finds out how to reverse what happened to her family, meaning she. On taking up writing it had not once occurred to me that one of the tasks of being a writer might be to come up with those concise, quippy phrases on the covers of books. Thanks to dale ward and the rest of the tech guys at the seminary for making the video. I mean, if you wouldnt have liked the book s i would just look at the covers and it will satisfy me by it gorgeousness. Stephanie garber, new york times bestselling author of caraval debut author holland builds this world effortlessly. Blurbs were originally printed on the back or rear dustjacket of a book, and are now found on web portals and news websites. Writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. The occult art of the poetry book blurb rachael mead. Welcome to evermore academy where the magic is dark, the immortals are beautiful, and being human sucks. Youll also find some useful links to websites with further information. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of evermore.
The key with fiction is to excite and engage your reader. Her devotion to that purpose causes friction with her friends and family, and also conflicts with the dominant values of her time. Thanks also to rod horton for reading robert frosts poem birches at our bible study that morning. Published in 2009, evermore is the first of a six novel. Everless gives new and terrifying meaning to the phrase running out of time. Many authors write the book blurb as an afterthought. After a horrible accident claimed the lives of her family, sixteenyearold ever bloom can see peoples auras, hear their thoughts, and know someones entire life story by touching them. The highly anticipated sequel to new york times bestseller, everless. But fear not, because theres a secret science to writing the perfect book blurb. Keeping that in mind, the book is very enjoyable, the writing is fluent and the pacing is fast.
Not only did it have hatetolove as its genre but it also had fae in it, making this book a near perfect experience for me. Embossing, foil stamping, and other customizations. My posts include affiliate links meaning i may earn commissions from amazon for qualifying purchases. Blurb definition, a brief advertisement or announcement, especially a laudatory one. Blurbs are the second most important selling tool you have for your book, so. James van praagh, who taught me to look at the world in a whole new way.
Dan poynter, known as the godfather of selfpublishing and author of the selfpublishing manual, the selfpublishing encyclopedia, is there a book inside you. I couldnt have written this book without the infinite generosity and wisdom of the following people. Kinnells landmark the book of nightmares was published in 1971. Definition and synonyms of blurb from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. It uses twilight as an example, but dont hold that against me.
Okay so if you have been reading the blogs lately, people are trying to find the next big series. Evermore is an anthology of short stories about or in honor of edgar allan poe and edited by james robert smith and stephen mark rainey. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. Once your title and cover have drawn the reader in, the blurb is what is going to make the difference between a missed opportunity and a sale. The author captures a fierce and solid female protagonist in jules and surprising plot twists and unexpected villains make this series. Blurb definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Introduction, by james robert smith and stephen mark rainey all beauty sleeps, by joel lane. Evermore is a fantasy novel by alyson noel released in 2009.
You know, the ones that readers use to choose the book they want to read next or throw on the pile beside the bed where, among the. And you can set your discount book by book, unlike some vendors, where you have to pick one discount and use it for all your books. It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others. In sextons blurb, one cant help but hear an additional echo of plaths the blood jet is poetry. Publishers summary and recommendation of a book, printed usually on the front flap of the books dust jacket, or in an advertisement or catalog. The first book in alyson noels extraordinary new immortals series. Going out of her way to shield herself from human contact to suppress her abilities has branded her as a freak at her new high school but everything changes when she meets. Put simply, being concise is hard, and being concise about something you know insideandout can seem downright impossible.
Its safe to say that a wellwritten blurb is absolutely essential to your poetry books overall success and reputation. How is it that a writer can write a story spanning tens of thousands of words but stumble at a 250300 word book blurb describing it. Blurb blurb is a creative platform and community that enables and encourages people to make books of the things they love. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work. You have one shot at introducing your story to your reader make it count.
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