Sentences with phrase «for contemporary fiction»

For contemporary fiction or historicals, I'm open to middle grade, young adult, and adult.

Are you looking for an honest, straightforward and friendly - but - professional editor for your contemporary fiction manuscript?

Kristin Hannah is known for her contemporary fiction so I was blown away by this meticulously researched work of historical fiction set in France during WW2.

Though she made her name with the historical Slammerkin, Irish - Canadian novelist Emma Donoghue is also known for her contemporary fiction.

Not exact matches

She writes for The Atlantic Sexes and is the author of the forthcoming book Irigaray, Incarnation and Contemporary Women's Fiction.

Having avoided contemporary fiction for most of my adult life, I at first could not believe what English prose had been reduced to, let alone that any reader could find the book's substantive claims remotely plausible.

Edited by Sam Sacks — the fiction chronicler for the Wall Street Journal — Open Letters covers a fair share of literary fiction and contemporary poetry by people who are not afraid to call bull or praise.

To me, this approach is the touchstone for assessing the difference between fact and fiction in history The core question is: Does the description of ancient people's behavior ring true when we compare it to the way contemporary people behave in a similar cultural area?

But I was discussing, for lack of a better phrase, elite contemporary literary fiction.

As Peter W. Singer's argues in his seminal book Wired for War, this prospect does not belong to the realm of science fiction: we are amidst a revolution in military warfare, with digital and robotic technology increasingly replacing human decision in contemporary warfare.

Here's what's new and ready to stream now on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO Now, Showtime Anytime, FilmStruck, video - on - demand, and other streaming services... Two acclaimed shows that tackle contemporary issues through the prism of science fiction are back for their respective second seasons.

I Am Legend perhaps revealed that Mr. Lawrence could handle contemporary screen icons, as did Constantine, which starred Keanu Reeves, Shia LaBeouf, and Tilda Swinton among other potentially hazardous alchemy; but the show also affirmed that Mr. Lawrence could handle adaptations of science fiction literature (the script for Catching Fire is credited to Michael Arndt, but under a pseudonym, after having written Little Miss Sunshine and several animated movies).

Both as cinema and as storytelling, «District 9» capitalizes on the uncertain boundaries between fiction and reality that characterize contemporary media, and for that matter the whole contemporary world.

«Children Of Men» For a film which is, ostensibly at least, science fiction (it creates one of the most coherent, fascinating futuristic dystopias ever seen on screen), «Children of Men» sums up our War - on - Terror, immigration - panic era better than any contemporary drama could.

Among the other fiction films to look for in theaters or on VOD: John Michael McDonagh's Calvary, in which Brendan Gleeson gives a beautifully modulated performance as a dedicated priest who is no match for the disillusionment of his parishioners and the rage of another inhabitant of his Irish seaside village, determined to take revenge against the priesthood for the sexual abuse he suffered as a child; the desultory God Help the Girl, the debut feature by Stuart Murdoch (of Belle and Sebastian), all the more charming for its refusal to sell its musical numbers; Tim Sutton's delicate, impressionistic Memphis, a blues tone poem that trails contemporary recording artist Willis Earl Beal, playing a character close to himself who's looking for inspiration in a legendary city that's as much mirage as actuality; and two horror films, Jennifer Kent's uncanny, driving psychodrama The Babadook, with a remarkable performance by child actor Noah Wiseman, and Ana Lily Amirpour's less sustained A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, which nonetheless generates some powerful political metaphors.

Alex Garland is one of my favourite contemporary writers and directors of science - fiction films, and my admiration for him continues with Annihilation.

But it's hard to imagine the existence of The Sopranos itself — or for that matter, much of contemporary crime fiction, on page or screen — were it not for the profound, if largely forgotten, genre contributions of Higgins.

The service includes a range of fiction and non-fiction books and contemporary resources that can be purchased to help instil a love of reading in all pupils and ensure that schools» libraries support the school curriculum, as well as encouraging pupils to read for pleasure.

The novel is a good example of a contemporary work of fiction and will be a refreshing change for pupils at Key Stage 3 at all ability levels.

Rachel is currently looking for upmarket / book club women's fiction; contemporary romance; issue - driven young adult; psychological, character - driven domestic suspense / thrillers; southern fiction; and select nonfiction.

Hidden Shadows is a Winner in the Fiction category of the 2016 NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement award; Winner 2016 Global Ebook Awards, Popular Literature Fiction; Short - Listed for the Eric Hoffer Award Grand Prize; finalist for the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award; Honorable Mention, General Fiction, Eric Hoffer Award; Finalist, da Vinci Eye Award; Finalist, Debut category: WFWA (Women's Fiction Writers Association) Star Award Contest; Finalist, Literary Fiction, NIEA (National Indie Excellence Awards); Finalist for the Will Rogers Medallion Award in the Western Romance category; Finalist in the NERFA contest (National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards), sponsored by First Coast Romance Writers, for «Novel with Romantic Elements;» Finalist in the Long Contemporary category for the Aspen Gold Reader's Choice Contest (Heart of Denver Romance Writers) and Top Ten finisher, Best Other Novel, Predators & Editors Readers» Poll 2015 as well as other awards and accolades.

Erik is looking for the following: literary / upmarket fiction with an emphasis on plot (as in, nothing too slow / quiet / static); popular and academic / trade science nonfiction, especially evolutionary biology; narrative history and biography; contemporary culture criticism (think Klosterman); sports books, if it's got a scope that extends past just games and players and into culture / larger issues.

For children's books, she is actively looking for young adult and middle grade fiction — whether it be contemporary, historical, fantasy, or simply a story with a timeless quality and vibrant characteFor children's books, she is actively looking for young adult and middle grade fiction — whether it be contemporary, historical, fantasy, or simply a story with a timeless quality and vibrant charactefor young adult and middle grade fiction — whether it be contemporary, historical, fantasy, or simply a story with a timeless quality and vibrant characters.

Categories for entry include Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Scholarly Nonfiction, Poetry, Original Softcover Fiction, and Children's and Young Adult Fiction and Nonfiction.

She wants to hear pitches for happily - ever - after romance, mainstream suspense, thrillers, mysteries, young adult with a fresh voice (both contemporary and sci - fi / fantasy), science fiction, fantasy, action / adventure, picture books (especially author - illustrators), cookbooks, middle grade (all kinds), narrative nonfiction, literary fiction, Southern fiction, Christian and inspirational fiction & nonfiction, and memoir.

In young adult, she's looking for thrillers, contemporary, SciFi, fantasy, and historical fiction.

The little - known Solomon Islands are a particularly unusual frame of reference for a work of contemporary fiction.

For instance, in choosing links for the 2007 Michael L. Printz Award book American Born Chinese by Gene Yang, I was able to select graphic novels and books about graphic novels, for readers who are interested in the format, as well as historical fiction about the lives of Chinese immigrants in North America and contemporary novels about teens living with immigrant parenFor instance, in choosing links for the 2007 Michael L. Printz Award book American Born Chinese by Gene Yang, I was able to select graphic novels and books about graphic novels, for readers who are interested in the format, as well as historical fiction about the lives of Chinese immigrants in North America and contemporary novels about teens living with immigrant parenfor the 2007 Michael L. Printz Award book American Born Chinese by Gene Yang, I was able to select graphic novels and books about graphic novels, for readers who are interested in the format, as well as historical fiction about the lives of Chinese immigrants in North America and contemporary novels about teens living with immigrant parenfor readers who are interested in the format, as well as historical fiction about the lives of Chinese immigrants in North America and contemporary novels about teens living with immigrant parents.

Angus, Thongs is a laugh - out - loud contemporary realistic fiction young adult (YA) book; The Night Gardener is a ghost story set in the mid-19th century and written for middle grade readers (ages 9 to 12, or grades 4 to 7).

Allende is best known for her memoirs, historical fiction and magical realism, so this novel sounds like a departure — if only because of its contemporary setting.

Reader name: Nancy Hometown: Champaign, Illinois Favorite genres: contemporary fiction, historical fiction, biographies and suspense Favorite authors: Audrey Niffenegger, Ann Patchett, Stieg Larsson Favorite books: Unbroken, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Time Traveler's Wife, Water for Elephants, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Three Cups of Tea

Dan Chaon's novel Await Your Reply was «a profound and haunting exploration of the shifting, often tenuous, nature of identity... a thrilling example of the best of contemporary literary fiction,» although he's probably best known for his story collections, like National Book Award finalist Among the Missing, in which he» [brought] clarity to the confusion of people's inner motives.»

Genre: Literature & Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Genre Fiction, Sagas, Short Stories, Romance, Contemporary, Westerns, Single Authors Size: 47 pages Free eBook download for Kindle from 20 May 2018 onward PDT / PST

The recent rapid growth of the market for electronic editions of contemporary fiction, with some titles selling more in digital marketplaces than they do in printed form, seems unlikely to tail off.

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WHAT: book contract for a hardcover and a paperback edition of contemporary or historical fiction set in North America, for readers age 9 — 12

I have a particular affection for and deep experience in science fiction, fantasy, mysteries, thrillers, YA, and contemporary romance.

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A published author herself, her publications include a series of non-fiction books on current topics for young adults such as school violence and 9/11, and a book on contemporary fiction.

A is for Angelica is contemporary literary fiction.

What relevance does historical fiction have for contemporary readers?

- Kirkus «Contemporary fiction fans fond of urban settings and humor in the vein of Nora Ephron or Nick Hornsby should appreciate this tale of city life and marriage, while those searching for characters on the Asperger's spectrum could find young Matthew, portrayed as high functioning but challenging, authentic and recognizable as he navigates various connections with his parents and others.»

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For example, Contemporary Fiction and Romance (subcategories of Literature & Fiction) feature books with the lowest sales ranks and highest sales numbers, so they are the bestselling categories in the German Amazon store.

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This is good news for a publisher like Rosinante because contemporary Danish fiction is one of our main interests.

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