Kellie Thacker's Blog - Posts Tagged "supernatural"
Get Over it Already!
Ok, I have to take this moment to vent a little steam. When it comes to reviews, I like to think I have thick enough skin not to get offended and take the negative along with the positive. However, there is one thing that I’ve noticed, not only in my reviews but also in other YA novel reviews, that has annoyed me to no end. And now I feel I must address it.
I’m going out on a limb here considering I don’t actually know the minds of reviewers not to mention the rest of the world, but it seems to me that ever since the craze over the YA novel turned movie saga, Twilight, started and ended, there has been this aversion to anything YA that has even a remote sense of romance involved. What I have derived from different reviews, including one of my own, is that teenage romance is now considered “cliche”. Whether it be in a novel or a movie. I’ve read book reviews where readers are actually comparing a totally non-related book to Twilight and comparing characters, even using Twilight character names.
Before Twilight was ever concieved, falling in love as a teenager was an every day reality and to my knowledge it still is, which I would assume most parents of teenagers understand and have probably already gone through the experience with them.
I fell in love at the age of 17 and married him just before I turned 22. I will soon be 31 and we’re still together. High school sweethearts are created from two teenagers falling in love during this confusing time in their lives. I realize some think they’re in love but soon find that wasn’t the case. However, I still despise when someone says teenagers don’t know what love is. Um, yes they do. It may not be the serious I’m-gonna-marry-you kind of love but it’s still real. So real that breaking up is a serious heartbreaking, sometimes devasting, experience. Take a moment to think about feelings you had for someone in high school or even before that. How serious were your feelings?
The way I see it (I could be wrong), because of Twilight and little girls losing their minds over ficticious characters, teenage romance as become laughable and unrealistic. Even though it happens everyday. Maybe not with supernatural creatures but it does happen. Teenagers are huge dreamers because that’s all they have. It may seem immature to adults who have already experienced the real world already but to them their dreams are what they have to look forward to. Tell me one girl who doesn’t dream of finding Prince Charming. Not everyone’s ideal man or woman is the same. So what if a teenage girl dreams of finding a vampire guy or a wolf boy. What business is it of ours? I’m sure every girl in the world realizes these supernatural boys aren’t real. And not every girl is sitting around daydreaming about Edward or Jacob. But what if she were? Don’t poke fun or act like she’s a daydreaming idiot.
In conclusion, here’s what I think…… Get OVER IT!!! Twilight is OVER. Please stop comparing every teenage romance in every YA novel or movie to flippin’ Twilight! (If you’re not doing this then I would like to say a BIG thank you). Twilight is it’s own story with it’s own characters who DO NOT cross over to other books! Not every teenage romance should be compared to how you feel about Twilight. Not every male character, whether he be supernatural or not, is Edward or Jacob! Not every love struck girl is Bella! Please stop reading all other YA novels with these characters in mind! And please, for the sake of authors like me who enjoy writing YA and supernatural Romance, accept our characters as themeselves and do not judge the book badly from the beginning because it’s about teenage love especially those involving the supernatural. There are more to books than who is falling in love with who and how you can predict which guy the girl will be with. Some stories actually have really great plots that get drowned out but the inner love story.
Open your mind and experience the book for what it is. If you let your feelings and frustrations with other books control your feelings for new books then you’re never going to enjoy any other story and will miss out on the adventure.
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I’m going out on a limb here considering I don’t actually know the minds of reviewers not to mention the rest of the world, but it seems to me that ever since the craze over the YA novel turned movie saga, Twilight, started and ended, there has been this aversion to anything YA that has even a remote sense of romance involved. What I have derived from different reviews, including one of my own, is that teenage romance is now considered “cliche”. Whether it be in a novel or a movie. I’ve read book reviews where readers are actually comparing a totally non-related book to Twilight and comparing characters, even using Twilight character names.
Before Twilight was ever concieved, falling in love as a teenager was an every day reality and to my knowledge it still is, which I would assume most parents of teenagers understand and have probably already gone through the experience with them.
I fell in love at the age of 17 and married him just before I turned 22. I will soon be 31 and we’re still together. High school sweethearts are created from two teenagers falling in love during this confusing time in their lives. I realize some think they’re in love but soon find that wasn’t the case. However, I still despise when someone says teenagers don’t know what love is. Um, yes they do. It may not be the serious I’m-gonna-marry-you kind of love but it’s still real. So real that breaking up is a serious heartbreaking, sometimes devasting, experience. Take a moment to think about feelings you had for someone in high school or even before that. How serious were your feelings?
The way I see it (I could be wrong), because of Twilight and little girls losing their minds over ficticious characters, teenage romance as become laughable and unrealistic. Even though it happens everyday. Maybe not with supernatural creatures but it does happen. Teenagers are huge dreamers because that’s all they have. It may seem immature to adults who have already experienced the real world already but to them their dreams are what they have to look forward to. Tell me one girl who doesn’t dream of finding Prince Charming. Not everyone’s ideal man or woman is the same. So what if a teenage girl dreams of finding a vampire guy or a wolf boy. What business is it of ours? I’m sure every girl in the world realizes these supernatural boys aren’t real. And not every girl is sitting around daydreaming about Edward or Jacob. But what if she were? Don’t poke fun or act like she’s a daydreaming idiot.
In conclusion, here’s what I think…… Get OVER IT!!! Twilight is OVER. Please stop comparing every teenage romance in every YA novel or movie to flippin’ Twilight! (If you’re not doing this then I would like to say a BIG thank you). Twilight is it’s own story with it’s own characters who DO NOT cross over to other books! Not every teenage romance should be compared to how you feel about Twilight. Not every male character, whether he be supernatural or not, is Edward or Jacob! Not every love struck girl is Bella! Please stop reading all other YA novels with these characters in mind! And please, for the sake of authors like me who enjoy writing YA and supernatural Romance, accept our characters as themeselves and do not judge the book badly from the beginning because it’s about teenage love especially those involving the supernatural. There are more to books than who is falling in love with who and how you can predict which guy the girl will be with. Some stories actually have really great plots that get drowned out but the inner love story.
Open your mind and experience the book for what it is. If you let your feelings and frustrations with other books control your feelings for new books then you’re never going to enjoy any other story and will miss out on the adventure.
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Grace Reveal
It's here!! Synopsis and cover reveal for Grace!!
-Is it possible to love someone so completely, so intensely that they could never die? To give them more than just your love, your heart, or your soul? What if you could give them the miracle of immortality?
With the loss of her parents, her grandmother, and two of her closest friends, it is safe to say that Abby has had her fair share of heartache. But, in all her misfortune, there was nothing so terrible—so frightening—as what she was about to face.
An unknown force has begun attacking her from the inside, giving her no other option but to place her life in the hands of her faith. Instead of confiding in Caleb as she normally would, Abby keeps the truth hidden from the man she is about to marry in an attempt to prove to herself that God will ultimately save her. However, with the passing of time her fate becomes gravely evident and soon she gives up on everything.
Meanwhile, another threat to Abby’s life looms in the shadows. After a small group of vampires shows up on her doorstep searching for one of their own, a past she thought was gone forever brings news of a mutual enemy plotting revenge upon those who destroyed the army they were creating in Louisville. Their target is Abby.
Secrets, lies, revenge and revelations bring Abby’s story to an end that she never saw coming.-
Grace by Kellie Thacker is coming soon to Amazon.com. Grace is part of a YA vampire romance trilogy about faith, love, and destiny. Follow Kellie on Facebook at www.facebook.com/InspiredKTBooks .
-Is it possible to love someone so completely, so intensely that they could never die? To give them more than just your love, your heart, or your soul? What if you could give them the miracle of immortality?
With the loss of her parents, her grandmother, and two of her closest friends, it is safe to say that Abby has had her fair share of heartache. But, in all her misfortune, there was nothing so terrible—so frightening—as what she was about to face.
An unknown force has begun attacking her from the inside, giving her no other option but to place her life in the hands of her faith. Instead of confiding in Caleb as she normally would, Abby keeps the truth hidden from the man she is about to marry in an attempt to prove to herself that God will ultimately save her. However, with the passing of time her fate becomes gravely evident and soon she gives up on everything.
Meanwhile, another threat to Abby’s life looms in the shadows. After a small group of vampires shows up on her doorstep searching for one of their own, a past she thought was gone forever brings news of a mutual enemy plotting revenge upon those who destroyed the army they were creating in Louisville. Their target is Abby.
Secrets, lies, revenge and revelations bring Abby’s story to an end that she never saw coming.-
Grace by Kellie Thacker is coming soon to Amazon.com. Grace is part of a YA vampire romance trilogy about faith, love, and destiny. Follow Kellie on Facebook at www.facebook.com/InspiredKTBooks .
His Name is Moonlight First Look
I'm very excited to announce that His Name is Moonlight is almost ready for publication! In 2014, HNIM became a quarter finalist in the ABNA contest. It was very close to becoming a semi-finalist but fell after receiving one negative review. I am currently reading over the manuscript one last time before publication, tweaking as needed. At this time, I am undecided whether to leave HNIM as a stand alone novel or add more to Grace and Marama's story. I couldn't be more happy with how this story turned out and I can't wait for everyone to read it.
Enjoy :)
Deep in the forests of Northern New Zealand, lies a Maori village that's been hidden from the eyes of men for generations. Protected by rumors of ghosts haunting the forest, the village residents have been able to survive, undetected, since they were banished from their tribe, left to die in the wilderness.
European settlers brought many modern conveniences with them as they inhabited this land, such as guns and architectural know-how. At first, the Maori natives were not accepting of their new neighbors, but as time went on and as Maori men fell in love with English women, they gave in. That was until the Maori discovered a dark secret that flowed in the veins of their new residents. A secret that changed them from human to beast.
While struggling with the decision to attend college, Grace decides to join her family at their New Zealand mission. Along with the help of contractors, Grace's father has built a small village of newly constructed cabins for the Maori families to live in. They also bring in food, toiletries, and clothing.
A lover of photography, Grace ventures into the forest behind the mission to take pictures. She finds a small river running beside the forbidden Shadow Land. Grace spots a young deer--rare to New Zealand. She crosses the river and chases it through the forest. Here, she meets Marama, a boy who carries with him a mystery beyond anything she ever thought imaginable.
Immensely intrigued with each other, they agree to meet discretely to keep Marama and his family's existence secret. When the leader of Grace's village finds out who and what Marama is, they find themselves in a battle for their lives.
Enjoy :)
Deep in the forests of Northern New Zealand, lies a Maori village that's been hidden from the eyes of men for generations. Protected by rumors of ghosts haunting the forest, the village residents have been able to survive, undetected, since they were banished from their tribe, left to die in the wilderness.European settlers brought many modern conveniences with them as they inhabited this land, such as guns and architectural know-how. At first, the Maori natives were not accepting of their new neighbors, but as time went on and as Maori men fell in love with English women, they gave in. That was until the Maori discovered a dark secret that flowed in the veins of their new residents. A secret that changed them from human to beast.
While struggling with the decision to attend college, Grace decides to join her family at their New Zealand mission. Along with the help of contractors, Grace's father has built a small village of newly constructed cabins for the Maori families to live in. They also bring in food, toiletries, and clothing.
A lover of photography, Grace ventures into the forest behind the mission to take pictures. She finds a small river running beside the forbidden Shadow Land. Grace spots a young deer--rare to New Zealand. She crosses the river and chases it through the forest. Here, she meets Marama, a boy who carries with him a mystery beyond anything she ever thought imaginable.
Immensely intrigued with each other, they agree to meet discretely to keep Marama and his family's existence secret. When the leader of Grace's village finds out who and what Marama is, they find themselves in a battle for their lives.
The Time Has Come
Today I'm very excited to announce that His Name is Moonlight has become available for purchase on Amazon for Kindle! Paperback is coming soon, within 3 days. Paperback is also available directly from CreateSpace at createspace.com .His Name is Moonlight is a ABNA Quarter Finalist. It received positive reviews during the competition, like this one.... "I'm very interested in where this story will go. I haven't read a lot of missionary stories that really rang true to me as a young adult novel. This does. Grace's voice is natural as a teen and even though she is on a mission trip, she is still a fun character. I like how she is juxtaposed between the rebellious preacher's daughter and doesn't seem like the overly devout preacher's daughter either. She is relatable. I'm so intrigued about the supernatural element that you discuss. Overall, this is enjoyable and I would like to read more."
As with my previous work, I'm extremely proud of His Name is Moonlight, even more so than Redemption because this novel took me into a world I wasn't familiar with. The trip was a roller coaster ride and the outcome was simply amazing. The research done for this setting was far more involved than with Redemption. I'm also happy to say that I had more help with editing than before. What a relief.
If you decide to take a chance on His Name is Moonlight, I sincerely hope you enjoy the experience.
His Name is Moonlight
Deep in the forests of Northern New Zealand lies a Maori village that's been hidden from the eyes of men for generations. Protected by rumors of ghosts, the village residents have survived, undetected, since they were banished from their tribe, left to die in the wilderness.
European settlers brought many modern conveniences with them such as guns and architectural know-how. At first, the Maori natives were not accepting of their new neighbors, but as time went on and Maori men fell in love with English women, they gave in. That was until the Maori discovered a dark secret that flowed in the veins of the new residents. A secret that changed them from human to beast.
Grace joins her family at their New Zealand mission. A lover of photography, she ventures into the forest to take pictures, finding a small river running beside the forbidden Shadow Land. Grace spots a young deer, rare to New Zealand, chasing it through the forest. Here, she meets Marama, a boy who carries with him a mystery beyond anything she ever thought imaginable.
Intrigued with each other, they agree to meet discretely to keep Marama and his family's existence secret. When the leader of Grace's village finds out who and what Marama is, they find themselves in a battle for their lives.
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Giveaway!!
Goodreads giveaway for His Name is Moonlight is happening NOW!! Head on over and enter to win a signed paperback copy!
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From the author of the young adult trilogy, Redemption, comes a story of secrets, lies, and young love, wrapped in mystery and deceit. This ABNA quarter finalist is sure to keep you turning the pages.
Deep in the forests of Northern New Zealand lies a Maori village that's been hidden from the eyes of men for generations. Protected by rumors of ghosts, the village residents have survived, undetected, since they were banished from their tribe, left to die in the wilderness.
European settlers brought many modern conveniences with them such as guns and architectural know-how. At first, the Maori natives were not accepting of their new neighbors, but as time went on and Maori men fell in love with English women, they gave in. That was until the Maori discovered a dark secret that flowed in the veins of the new residents. A secret that changed them from human to beast.
Grace joins her family at their New Zealand mission. A lover of photography, she ventures into the forest to take pictures, finding a small river running beside the forbidden Shadow Land. Grace spots a young deer, rare to New Zealand, chasing it through the forest. Here, she meets Marama, a boy who carries with him a mystery beyond anything she ever thought imaginable.
Intrigued with each other, they agree to meet discretely to keep Marama and his family's existence secret. When the leader of Grace's village finds out who and what Marama is, they find themselves in a battle for their lives
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
From the author of the young adult trilogy, Redemption, comes a story of secrets, lies, and young love, wrapped in mystery and deceit. This ABNA quarter finalist is sure to keep you turning the pages.
Deep in the forests of Northern New Zealand lies a Maori village that's been hidden from the eyes of men for generations. Protected by rumors of ghosts, the village residents have survived, undetected, since they were banished from their tribe, left to die in the wilderness.
European settlers brought many modern conveniences with them such as guns and architectural know-how. At first, the Maori natives were not accepting of their new neighbors, but as time went on and Maori men fell in love with English women, they gave in. That was until the Maori discovered a dark secret that flowed in the veins of the new residents. A secret that changed them from human to beast.
Grace joins her family at their New Zealand mission. A lover of photography, she ventures into the forest to take pictures, finding a small river running beside the forbidden Shadow Land. Grace spots a young deer, rare to New Zealand, chasing it through the forest. Here, she meets Marama, a boy who carries with him a mystery beyond anything she ever thought imaginable.
Intrigued with each other, they agree to meet discretely to keep Marama and his family's existence secret. When the leader of Grace's village finds out who and what Marama is, they find themselves in a battle for their lives
