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Exceeding all expectations, these broken stars is a story so finely fabricated you will feel the magic of stars and with it an entirely new futuristic galaxy come. Amie kaufman is the new york times and internationally bestselling coauthor of the illuminae files illuminae, gemina and the starbound trilogy these broken stars, this shattered world, their fractured light. These broken stars is a romantic and heartbreaking tale that is complete in its own right while still leaving readers excited for future instalments. When seventeenyearold juliet dufresne receives a cryptic letter from her enlisted older brother pleading for help, and then finds out hes been reported missing overseas, she lies about her age and volunteers as an army nurse to find him. The longest and most haunting story in the book is baoshus what has passed shall in kinder. There is also a short story entitled this night so dark that connects the first two books in the series, but i read it after the series. View broken and lost pieces by jamie renee hibbard. These broken stars is a young adult scifi romance book and is the first book in the starbound.
These broken stars is the first book in the starbound trilogy, a young adult sciencefiction series that transcends the genres it attempts to incorporate. The curious history of book blurbs and why theyre still around those snippets of praise on book covers have been around for over 150 years at least. Jul 19, 20 the blurb of your book is the second thing a potential reader will look at after the coverso take the time to get it right. Embossing, foil stamping, and other customizations. Nov 15, 2019 blurbs are short descriptions that promote things such as movies, books, or other projects. Listen to these broken stars by amie kaufman, meagan spooner. Blurb definition in the cambridge english dictionary. The secret of raven point by jennifer vanderbes category. The person who came up with the word blurb called it a flamboyant advertisement. Funny, heartbreaking, and alive with a potpourri of eccentric and irresistible characters, broken for you is a testament to the saving graces of surrogate families, and shows how far the tiniest repair jobs can go in righting the worlds wrongs.
Write down what, specifically, you loved about the book, what spoke to you, and, if you know your own project well, how your book and theirs intersect. When the upload is complete, bookwright will launch your browser and display options to purchase your book or set it up. The blurb of your book is the second thing a potential reader will look at after the coverso take the time to get it right. If i have to, i will come to your house and shove this book into your hands. These broken stars is an epic, romantic ya space opera about two star crossed lovers who must fight for survival on a deserted planet. Sep 15, 2017 do celebrity book blurbs blackmail readers. Think about what goes on the back of most books and how important it is in attracting attention to the title inside. These broken stars by amie kaufman, 9781423171218, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
In a perfect world, that would be true of all books. Intense, emotional and compelling, it will appeal to readers who like their scifi thoughtful and challengingand just a little bit sexy. From cambridge english corpus the contributions encapsulate the enormous diversity in this field, and thus the book does indeed provide essential knowledge about the study of language variation and change cover blurb. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. These broken stars did that to me and every page made me think. The publishers blurb refers to this book as an existential crime novel. Malcolm gladwell hands out book blurbs like santa does presents malcolm gladwell, the bestselling author of the tipping point, and some of the book covers that feature his blurbs. Writing a book blurb for your back cover, and other promotional uses, is one of the hardest steps for many authors. This article gives you simple steps to follow to write a book blurb, and gives examples of both fiction and nonfiction back cover blurbs. The first book to the starbound trilogy really raised the bar high for. Listen to these broken stars by amie kaufman, meagan. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Listen to these broken stars audiobook by amie kaufman, meagan spooner.
Man booker prize judge colin thubron has complained this week that star endorsements bully readers. How to ask for a book blurb bittersweet book launch. With rich, complex characters and a dynamicand dangerousnew world, these broken stars completely transported me. To help prevent you from falling into this unfortunate group, weve put together a few tips that should help you write a winning book blurb, whether its for the latest fantasy novel or for a nonfiction selfhelp guide. These broken stars is a young adult scifi romance book and is the first book in the starbound trilogy by amie kaufman and meagan spooner. Sep 06, 20 read the books you know or want your book to be compared to. As for the young adult aspect, the quality and maturity of the writing lends the story an air of sophistication and poetry that is acceptable for almost any age. The first in a sweeping science fiction trilogy, these broken stars is a timeless love. Luxury spaceliner icarus suddenly plummets from hyperspace into the nearest planet. The first in a sweeping science fiction trilogy, these broken stars is a timeless love story about hope and survival in the face of unthinkable odds.
Contemporary chinese science fiction in translation, ken liu, ed. What past experience have you had with scifi books like this. But fear not, because theres a secret science to writing the perfect book blurb. Youll also find some useful links to websites with further information. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. With the emphasis on action one moment and futuristic fantasy the next, there seem to be more twists than a bowl of spaghetti.
You could read it any time after you read these broken stars, but not before. Fitting in and being perceived as normal, wanting to become independent, needing supportive friends, standing up for yourself, and wondering if youll ever find true love all of these are explored. These broken stars by amie kaufman and meagan spooner. The blurb on the back of the book says that it will touch your heart. I dove right into it because i heard some say it felt like titanic in space, and i love titanic.
I feel like these broken stars is a recipe catered specifically for me. Stephen king, novelist the idea that a writer can bring his core audience into the tent with a blurb. It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work. Goodreads members who liked these broken stars starbou. These broken stars heads to television publishers weekly. A bookstore that offers up an eclectic mix of quality books and magazines from some of the. How to write a book cover blurb light messages publishing. The pair quickly become the little stars of mrs rubys show at the cavalcade, alongside many colourful acts including a friend from hettys past, flirty bertie. Blurbs were originally printed on the back or rear dustjacket of a book, and are now found on web portals and news websites. Writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. Fox emm shares how to write an effective book blurb for your memoir, or any piece of writing.
What is the depths of a life with these effects of ups and downs. These broken stars read free novels online by amie kaufman. The first book in the starbound series is a paramount debut thanks to amie and meagans stellar writing. A series of forbes insights profiles of thought leaders changing the business landscape. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should. Oct 16, 2014 writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. Dec 17, 2015 malcolm gladwell hands out book blurbs like santa does presents malcolm gladwell, the bestselling author of the tipping point, and some of the book covers that feature his blurbs. In broken, author cj lyons effectively uses the backdrop of a serious medical condition to highlight common teen issues. Then, catastrophe strikesthe massive luxury spaceliner is yanked out of hyperspace and plummets into the nearest planet. Improve your vocabulary with english vocabulary in use from cambridge. Man booker prize judge colin thubron has complained this week that star endorsements bully readers into admiring books, but its long been standard. I dont want to just read it, but make it my new home and live in it forever. Broken and lost pieces by jamie renee hibbard blurb books.
Read the books you know or want your book to be compared to. Dec 04, 2014 these broken stars did that to me and every page made me think. A timeless love story, these broken stars sets into motion a sweeping science fiction series of companion novels. Kaufman and spooner will break your heart with skilled aplomb, and youll thank them for it. Download or stream these broken stars by amie kaufman. Balfour, who currently stars in syfy tvs haven, was immediately drawn to the premise of these broken stars when two of his producing partners, varella and berneman, mentioned it as a possible. But the music hall is both thrilling and dangerous, and hetty must fight to protect her darling diamond, who longs for a normal childhood. The last step is the final upload, and bookwright will automatically begin this once the book rendering is complete.
This specificity is important, because you wont just be writing a fan letter when you ask for a blurb. Beth revis, new york times bestselling author of across the universe with rich. If youd rather have someone else write you an amazing blurb then let us know, but if you want to write your own. Paratextual traces the blurb, back cover, inside cover, notes and title are part of the marketing process.
May 01, 2015 the first in a sweeping science fiction trilogy, these broken stars is a timeless love story about hope and survival in the face of unthinkable odds. Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating profile, has to be engaging and alluring to attract passersby. Sep 27, 2015 the curious history of book blurbs and why theyre still around those snippets of praise on book covers have been around for over 150 years at least. However, this task typically comes just when youre at your least able. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. Malcolm gladwell hands out book blurbs like santa does. These broken stars nothing is as it seems in this highaction scifi romance. Exceeding all expectations, these broken stars is a story so finely fabricated you will feel the magic of stars and with it an entirely new futuristic galaxy come to live and unfolding on every single page. Lilac is the daughter of the richest man in the universe. For nonfiction books your cliffhanger should promise a strategy or solution.
I wanted to print a photo book with blurb for a long time, and finally ordered my first blurb photo book in june 2014. The book was written in arabic, although the author himself was persian. These broken stars is made up of three alternating. Yes, its still difficult and yes, its much harder to do for your own work, but it is possible.
Blurbs are short descriptions that promote things such as movies, books, or other projects. Dec 10, 20 listen to these broken stars audiobook by amie kaufman, meagan spooner. While the beginning does feel a bit like that, the rest of the book is something entirely different. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Lilac and tarver had a lot of that and the love part didnt come as quickly as most books using that trope. Eileen gittins builds blurb to make book publishing easy and affordable. And if youre successful at landing prepublication press, of course you can pick out the best line for the book jacket. It was an attempt to create a synthesis of the comprehensive star catalogue in ptolemys almagest books vii and viii with the indigenous arabic.
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