Jessica Brodyová je autorkou, která se psaní věnuje od dětství, kdy si sama vydávala knihy. Po absolvování vysoké školy pracovala v zábavním průmyslu, ale nakonec se rozhodla naplno věnovat své vášni pro psaní. Její romány pro mladé čtenáře i dospělé se vyznačují poutavými příběhy a pronikavým pohledem na dospívání a mezilidské vztahy. Její díla jsou přeložena do více než dvaceti jazyků a oslovují čtenáře po celém světě, což dokazuje její schopnost vytvářet univerzálně srozumitelné a podmanivé příběhy.
Jistě víš že zámek, kde žijí tvé oblíbené princezny, je kouzelný. Mění se podle potřeb svých obyvatel a neustále pro ně připravuje nová překvapení. Možná ale netušíš, že to všechno plánuje a vymýšlí Záhadná Poselkyně, která toho o hradě i princeznách ví nejvíc světě. A právě ona pro tebe napsala tuhle knihu napěchovanou zajímavostmi o životě na zámku a přidala i pár poznámek o tom, co chystá do budoucna. Ale pozor, všechno v knize je tajné, a tak si musíš velmi považovat, že se dostala právě do tvých rukou.
Jak daleko jste ochotni zajít, abyste zjistili pravdu o svém partnerovi?
Zatímco pro všechny přátele a příbuzné je Jennifer zaměstnankyní banky, ve skutečnosti pracuje v úplně jiném oboru. Podezíravé manželky a snoubenky si ji najímají, aby jejich partnery podrobila takzvané zkoušce věrnosti. To se pak pod jménem Ashlyn objevuje v zšeřelých barech nebo na večírcích, aby každému testovanému objektu nabídla možnost dopustit se nevěry.
Byznys je to výhodný, ale Jennifer si stále víc uvědomuje, že k tažení proti nevěrníkům ji nejspíš dohnaly vztahy ve vlastní rodině. Když potom někdo zveřejní webovou stránku s její utajenou identitou, zdá se, že je úplně v koncích. Pohledný Jamie, do něhož se nakonec zamiluje, ale zatím nemá o jejím profesi tušení. A Jenny se rozhodne s ní skoncovat. Vezme ještě poslední zakázku.
Místo běžné rutiny se jí ale zatřese země pod nohama...
"An indispensable guide in the bestselling Save the Cat! story structure series that reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any young adult novel a success, from an accomplished novelist and the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel"-- Provided by publisher
Set against a backdrop of emotion, intrigue, romance, and revolution, this trilogy combines elements of classic literature with a futuristic twist. Fans of Les Misérables and The Lunar Chronicles will find a captivating blend of stories that explore deep themes and complex characters. This collectible hardcover boxed set offers an immersive reading experience, perfect for those who enjoy thrilling narratives rich with adventure and heart.
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success. Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a successful story--from the opening image to the finale--this book lays out the Ten Story Genres (Monster in the House; Whydunit; Dude with a Problem) alongside quirky, original insights (Save the Cat; Shard of Glass) to help novelists craft a plot that will captivate--and a novel that will sell.
PLEASE READ THIS! MY LIFE DEPENDS ON IT! Okay, maybe that was a bit melodramatic, but I'm sorry, I'm feeling a bit melodramatic at the moment. Here's the deal. My name is Brooklyn Pierce, I'm fifteen years old, and I am decisionally challenged. Seriously, I can't remember the last good decision I made. I can remember plenty of crappy ones though. Including that party I threw when my parents were out of town that accidentally burned down a model home. Yeah, not my finest moment, for sure. But see, that's why I started a blog. To enlist readers to make my decisions for me. That's right. I gave up. Threw in the towel. I let someone else decide which book I read for English. And whether or not I accepted an invitation to join the debate team from that cute-in-a-dorky-sort-of-way guy who gave me the Heimlich maneuver in the cafeteria. (Note to self: chew the melon before swallowing it.) I even let them decide who I dated! Well, it turns out there are some things in life you simply can't choose or have chosen for you—like who you fall in love with. And now everything's more screwed up than ever. But don't take my word for it. Read My Life Undecided by Jessica Brody and decide for yourself. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll scream in frustration. Or maybe that's just me. After all, it's my life.
The perfect summer vacation read for tweens! A middle-school girl finds out that being a teenager isn’t all it’s cracked up to be in this realistic read about friendship with plenty of LOL moments—and a magical twist! Seventh grader Addie Bell can’t wait to grow up. Her parents won’t let her have her own phone, she doesn’t have any curves, and her best friend, Grace, isn’t at all interested in makeup or boys. Then, on the night of her twelfth birthday, Addie makes a wish on a magic jewelry box to be sixteen . . . and wakes up to find her entire life has been fast-forwarded four years! Suddenly she has everything she’s always wanted (including a driver’s license and a closet full of cool clothes)! But Addie soon discovers a lot more has changed than she expected—including her friendship with Grace. Can Addie turn back time and take back her wish . . . or has she lost the chance to experience what could have been the best years of her life? “I 3 this book! Smart, sweet, and hilarious.”—Leslie Margolis, author of iGirl’s Best Friend
As Laterre stands on the brink of war, Marcellus, Chatine, and Alouette must rush to stop The General from gaining access to a weapon that would mean complete control of the planet
Three months after the Patriarche was beheaded, Laterre seems to be flourishing under General Bonnefaçon, but as dangerous rifts threaten the peace, Alouette, Marcellus, and Chatine reunite.
