Take Me Away podcast: Into Writing Novels
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This is a very special episode where we were able to talk with published Author Steven Bohls. He has written a number of books for Disney. His debut book "Jed and the Junkyard War" is fantastic. Check it out here.
We take a deeper dive into what it takes to write novels as well as some good habits to start cultivating now. Click here to listen |
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‘Jed and the Junkyard War’ proceeds helps 4-year-old
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VANCOUVER, Wash. (KOIN) — Gwenyth Hayden’s parents thought the 4-year-old had a sinus infection when she showed signs of sickness in late December. But when antibiotics didn’t work, her pediatrician suspected something more serious. It turned out to be leukemia.
Since then, Gwenyth has been in a fight for her life. Click here to read more |
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Kirkus Reviews: Jed and the Junkyard War
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A well-wrought debut with enough of a start on both the plot and worldbuilding to leave readers impatient for the follow-up.
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Barnes & Noble Kids Blog: Adventure at Every Turn (Jed)
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On the surface, Jed Jenkins seems like a pretty normal twelve-year-old kid. He’s certainly not the kind of guy who would stand out in a crowd. Average. Typical. Nothing extraordinary.
Except that for as long as he can remember, Jed’s parents have been challenging him in unusual ways. Take, for example, the day before his twelfth birthday. Jed’s mother drops him off in the middle of Yellowstone National Park—with $4, an orange soda, a kiss, and a reminder to be home by dinnertime the following day, or else his dad will eat the best part of his birthday cake. Click here to read more |
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Deseret News: Jed and the Junkyard War is fast-paced, junk-filled adventure
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Jed and the Junkyard War by local author Steven Bohls is a quirky debut full of fast-paced action and middle grade humor, which makes it an enjoyable read.
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BYU News: Brandon Sanderson launches new generation of BYU authors
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Brandon Sanderson’s growing legacy isn’t limited to his literary works. Once a year, he spends four months teaching a creative writing class at Brigham Young University as an adjunct faculty member. Like most creative writing classes, 80-90 percent of the course is focused on the craft, helping students improve their writing abilities. But the other 10-20 percent is what sets Sanderson apart from the rest — he talks business.
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