by jdsmeaton | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Something You Can Read Now Check out this super-rad book trailer for Shred or Dead by D. Bradford Gambles! It’s skateboarding noobs versus cosmic warriors. Packed with unforgettable characters, mind-blowing action, and more twists than an X-Games street course, Shred...
by jdsmeaton | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Something You Can Read Now This is for older teens only! It’s Dungeon Crawler Carl the webcomic. Adapted from the super-popular book series (which I’m currently loving). The gist of it is, aliens have captured Earth and the remaining people must now participate in an...
by jdsmeaton | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Something you can read now Puppy Knights – Quest for the Golden Bones by Michael Sweater & Josue Cruz. This just came out, and it’s a treat. It’s about two adventurers who are perhaps not the best at what they do but have a lot of heart and enthusiasm. But...
by jdsmeaton | Dec 27, 2024 | Behind the Scenes, News, Recommendations, Uncategorized
I read a ton of graphic novels for kids this year. These are my favorites. Most of these came out in 2024, but a few (such as books in a series) did not. But that’s when I read them, so they made it on the list. So Time Police get lost. YOUNG READERS Hilda And...
by jdsmeaton | Nov 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk antagonists and how to make them relevant to your protagonist and not just something to move the plot along. If you’re writing slice-of-life kid’s literature, protagonist and antagonist might be a better way to think about your characters rather than hero...
by jdsmeaton | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
I think it was the Scriptnotes podcast I heard this on. They were talking about the importance of character over plot. The example they used was the audience does not care about archeology, they care about Indiana Jones. They were saying the characters should dictate...
