Tag Archives: Middle Grade

Middle Reader

Posted on September 16, 2014 by David

Started writing a new middle reader novel this week. I’m excited about it, for various reasons, though it’s a lot less fantasy-ish than most of what I’ve written. How do I know it’s middle grade? It’s written in language a … Continue reading →

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Bookshelf: The Billy Saga

Posted on May 28, 2014 by David

Michaelbrent Collings is a writer probably best known for his horror novels, but he’s always written outside that genre, from science fiction thrillers to young adult vampire romance to karate instruction manual. With the Billy Saga, Michaelbrent gets into Middle … Continue reading →

Posted in Bookshelf | Tagged Billy: Destroyer of Powers, Billy: Messenger of Powers, Billy: Seeker of Powers, Fablehaven, Harry Potter, King Arthur, Michaelbrent Collings, Middle Grade, Ranger's Apprentice, The Billy Saga, Young Adult | Leave a comment

Sold!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by David

Thanks and congratulations to Deborah at East/West Literary (my agent) and Michelle Frey at Knopf… my editor! Deborah and I have accepted a three book offer from Knopf for The Kidnap Plot and two sequels. I look forward to polishing … Continue reading →

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Represent!

Posted on March 19, 2014 by David

I’m very excited to announce that I’ve accepted representation from Deborah Warren of East/West Literary. It’s not entirely coincidental that I’m dusting off my blog and Twitter presence — she and I should soon be going to editors with a … Continue reading →