Hans Christian Andersen‘s classic tale The Little Mermaid has been adapted and reimagined many times over the years, most notably being the 1989 Disney animated movie. The latest version of the story is a live action film by Working Title and Universal. While little is known about the film, it’s now making a splash with movie lovers because of its new star: Teen actor Chloe Grace Moretz. Moretz is no stranger to movie adaptations of books, having played the title role in the 2013 adaptation of Stephen King‘s Carrie. She also played the lead in If I Stay, a film based …
Want to participate in National Novel Writing Month but unsure if you’ll be able to keep those creative juices flowing for 50,000 words? Writing from your desk or bed at home every day can get very dull, so it’s a great idea to find writing spots outside of your work room for a change of scenery. “Okay,” you’re probably asking, “but what kinds of places can I find around me?” Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with this list of possibilities. Coffee Shop Image courtesy of https://bit.ly/1Q9FFD0 A tried and true choice for both novice and experienced writers. Whether it’s …
When a series of novels becomes popular, the author is inclined to come back to the world they created with a new book. Sometimes instead of doing a straight sequel, the author feels they would rather add more depth to their series by telling a new story based on something within the series. Occasionally, different writers will publish a book set in a popular story’s world. These ideas lead to spinoffs: One of the most unique and fun forms of books to read. In honor of the many book spinoffs we love, including the soon-to-be-adaptation Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (a spinoff of …
This past February, 10,500 parties at libraries, bookstores, and houses around the world were filled with cloaks, broomsticks, and wands. This unique gathering wasn’t a cult meeting; it was the first annual Harry Potter Book Night, an evening where devotees of J.K. Rowling‘s novels unite to celebrate all things Potter with a variety of games and events. For the second year, organizer Bloomsbury Publishing has announced today that 2016’s event will be “A Night of Spells.” As the name suggests, this evening will center around the various spells and enchantments cast by the wizards and witches of the Potter world: from Wingardium …
J.K. Rowling has undoubtedly been keeping busy lately. Penning the screenplay for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, publishing the end of the Cormoran Strike trilogy as Robert Galbraith, and working on the Harry Potter sequel stage play—there’s simply no stopping her. Now, she’s turning her pen to children’s literature with a new book announcement that’s sure to please kids and kids at heart. In an interview with Simon Mayo on BBC Radio, Rowling unveiled that she is in the process of writing a brand new children’s book, unrelated to any of her previous projects. Unlike the Cormoran Strike series, Rowling …
