Author: alliemay

    I've spent a lot of time thinking about book genres recently.  Why?  Because as I've been on Scribophile critiquing works, I discovered that I won't look at anything unless it's fantasy.  Why? Because I'm a total geek and I love fantasy.  If you didn't know that fantasy was my favorite genre, then you should probably… Continue reading Genre

    So I know this is a writing blog, but it's also my blog and I like to talk about what I'm doing week by week.  Last week was Banned Books Week.  This week is, "Hey look everyone!  I got a puppy!" Week.  So because I've had a bit of a distraction the past few… Continue reading Puppies and Pens

    I was not planning on doing another blog post this week (since I've already surpassed my weekly quota and you people are probably sick of hearing from me about banned books), but then I found out about another book that's been banned and I knew I needed to post this since it's banned books week. … Continue reading Another Banned Book

    After my first post this week about my third grade teacher, I talked to my mom about my elementary school teachers.  I don't really remember much before third grade, but my mom told me some stories about the different types of teachers I had.    (No, that is not me, but I'm sure… Continue reading “Just Like Everybody Else”

Just some random facts I compiled about Banned Books.1.) The most challenged book of 2013 is the Captain Underpants Series.  It was also the most challenged book of 2012.2.) Anne Frank : The Diary of A Young Girl was banned simply because it was "too depressing".3.) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which has been challenged… Continue reading Banned Books Week Facts

    In honor of Banned Books Week (September 21-27th), I decided to do a blog post about banning and challenging books.    There are many reasons parents challenge and attempt to ban books from schools, the most common being "unsuited to age group" (989 challenges), "offensive language" (1,291 challenges), and "sexually explicit material" (1,577… Continue reading Banned Books Week

    Scrivener is my new best friend.      Now, I've only been using it for two days so I haven't had time to really go through everything and experience any troubles (the only trouble I'm having is changing the standard font color from red to black, because I'm so computer oriented).  It's got… Continue reading Scrivener