And once I established the rules, I had to follow them or the story wouldn’t make sense. Why does this phenomenon happen? Do the people of Solace know why? How do the objects come through-do they just fall from the sky at random, or is there a pattern to when and how they appear? I needed the answers to all of these questions before I could start writing: they were part of the rules of my world. First, I knew that the veil between worlds was thin, so that objects from other lands could pass through. When I started developing the world of Solace for The Mark of the Dragonfly, I knew a couple of things. Any idea, no matter how far-fetched, is fair game at this point. But this truly is an important step for me.
Okay, I admit, I’ll take almost any excuse to buy a new notebook or writing journal and flip through those crisp, blank pages. Of course, you want a plot that keeps readers turning the pages-and amazing, memorable characters as well, but those characters also deserve a fully realized world to play around in.įor me, this process begins with a blank notebook and a pen. I should start by saying that world building, where I get to create a fictional reality from the ground up, is one of my favorite parts of writing. “Appealing characters and lots of action make it a good choice for young adventure readers.Jaleigh Johnson | The Children’s Book Review | March 29, 2014 “A complex and impeccably developed plot - there is plenty to recommend in this novel.” ( The Bulletin) “A fantastic and original tale of adventure and magic.Piper is a heroine to fall in love with: smart, brave, kind, and mechanically inclined to boot.” ( School Library Journal, starred) “Heart, brains, and courage find a home in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum.” ( Kirkus Reviews, starred) “This magnetic middle-grade debut… a page-turner that defies easy categorization and ought to have broad appeal.” ( Publishers Weekly, starred) And very exciting, if she can manage to survive the journey. And stowing away is a difficult prospect - everyone knows that getting past the peculiar green-eyed boy who stands guard is nearly impossible. But a ticket costs more coin than Piper could make in a year. The one sure way to the Territories is the 401, a great old beauty of a train. Which means a reward for Piper if she can get the girl home. The girl doesn't remember a thing about her life, but the intricate tattoo on her arm is proof that she's from the Dragonfly Territories and that she's protected by the king. Piper has never seen the Mark of the Dragonfly until she finds the girl amid the wreckage of a caravan in the Meteor Fields. For fans of Frozen, The City of Ember, and The School for Good and Evil, the New York Times best seller The Mark of the Dragonfly is a fast-paced adventure story about a mysterious girl and a fearless boy, set in a magical world that is both exciting and dangerous.
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