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What I'm Reading

Last month I told you I read THE EVOLUTION OF EMILY. It comes out on the 18th and thought I should share my review!

The Evolution of EmilyThe Evolution of Emily by Kate Scott

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just within the first chapter I'm already loving Emily and her want for more. I can tell she's a brave lady. It feels good to read about a quiet main character. There isn't many of them in YA fiction. Her writing style is reflected.

I felt as though that Olivia was the main character, as well. And how could I forget Sam (from the first book)? It was great to be able to catch up with her on her life after the book.

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What I'm Writing


I am participating in NaNoWriMo ! My tip is to have an outline. It can be a full one or a one sentence pitch. I have one idea for each day.

You are wondering what if the character ends up writing her own story? That it goes a different direction? So be it. I can still put the idea if the day in. I can make it connect, work... right? We need that word count!

Also, plan your time!

Love, Fida


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Crystal Collier said…
Awesome. I'm looking forward to reading The Evolution of Emily, once I've cleared out some of my other reading obligations. I love Kate's stories. =)

Unleashing the Dreamworld
November 5, 2014 at 10:30 AM
Unknown said…
Yay! I'm so glad you loved EoE. Emily was a really fun character to get to know as a writer and I love that readers are connecting with her too.

Have a great week!
November 5, 2014 at 11:10 AM
Katy Upperman said…
Oh! I was lucky enough to read an early version of EMILY and I loved it! Kate writes such cool, diverse characters, and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. Have a great week, Fida!
November 5, 2014 at 12:02 PM
Kris F. Oliver said…
How fun that you got to read an advance of The Evolution of Emily!

Good luck with Nano! Hope you have a ton of fun! :)
November 5, 2014 at 1:51 PM
ELAdams said…
Best of luck with NaNo! :)
November 5, 2014 at 3:12 PM
Anonymous said…
EMILY sounds like such a wonderful book, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

And best of luck with NaNo - it sounds like you've had a great start! Have a wonderful week!

-- Caitie
November 5, 2014 at 5:51 PM
Carrie said…
Good luck with NaNo!! I agree that even a one sentence pitch as a guide for the day can be a lifesaver while drafting - especially when you're going fast for NaNo :)
November 6, 2014 at 2:52 AM
Fida Islaih said…
Thanks for the good luck!
November 7, 2014 at 3:17 PM
Fida Islaih said…
I'm surprisingly ahead in nano with 13k. Thank you for the good luck!
November 7, 2014 at 3:20 PM
Fida Islaih said…
I am having fun, thank you!
November 7, 2014 at 3:21 PM
Fida Islaih said…
That is cool! I'm glad you enjoyed it (:
November 7, 2014 at 3:22 PM
Fida Islaih said…
It is an awesome thing to know readers love your work. Thank you!
November 7, 2014 at 3:24 PM
Fida Islaih said…
I'm glad you love her work!
November 7, 2014 at 3:24 PM
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