Author Archives: Suzanne van Rooyen
When Emotion Becomes Too Much
While we all read and watch movies/TV to be entertained, my prerequisite is emotional engagement. I want to feel something. I want to become attached to a character, to go through what they go through and feel the ups and … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Film/TV, Reading
Tagged bad boys, damon salvatore, emotion in writing, jax teller, sons of anarchy, vampire diaries, writing tips
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Grim: Author Interview
Today I’m pleased to welcome Joseph Spencer to Off the Page chatting about his new book Grim. Joseph Spencer is the author of the Sons of Darkness series launched by his debut novel, Grim, on September 1, 2012. Work on his second book … Continue reading
The Exemeus: An Interview
Today I’m pleased to welcome Folami and Abeni Morris to Off the Page chatting about their new book The Exemeus. Folami and Abeni Morris are a sister-sister writing team. Together they wrote (and rewrote) The Exemeus series, somehow managing to accomplish it without … Continue reading
Very Inspiring Blogger Award
I’ve been nominated for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award by YA author, Sara Hubbard! So chuffed – thank you Sara! The rules for this award are as follows: Display the award logo on your blog. Link back to the person … Continue reading
Looper: A Review
2012 was a decent year for science fiction on the silver screen. We had everything from the comic and epic Avengers to bombastic Battleship and the super cool Total Recall remake. There was also Looper, made note-worthy thanks to the … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Film/TV, Reviews
Tagged bruce willis, joesph gordon levitt, Looper, science fiction, time travel
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Welcome to My Very Own Book Store
This Week’s Topic: Imagine you get to open your own bookstore. What would it look like? What kinds of books would you sell?
Posted in Blog, Reading
Tagged books, futuristic book store, reading, RTW Wednesday, YA Highway
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TopTenTuesday: 2013 Debuts
Top Ten Tuesday: The ten 2013 debuts you’re most looking forward to…
Seven Line Challenge
This week I returned to teaching, which involves 7 hours of dance class a week including teaching at a middle school in a classroom far too small for all 18 of my girls, underground in a nuclear bunker with hospital … Continue reading
Supernatural Freak – A Review
Title: Supernatural Freak Author: Louisa Klein Genre: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Blurb: When paranormal expert Robyn Wise is offered an outrageous sum of money to cure a boy who is turning into a dead tree, she’s very sceptical. A politician ready to pay that much to … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Reviews
Tagged louisa klein, paranormal, supernatural freak, urban fantasy
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The Curse Merchant by JP Sloane
Today I’m pleased to welcome JP Sloane to Off the Page chatting about his new book The Curse Merchant. I am a storyteller, eager to transport the reader to strange yet familiar worlds. My writing is dark, fantastical, at times stretching the limits … Continue reading
