by DianneSalerni | Jul 11, 2011 | Pocono Mountains
That’s a picture of the Salerni crew whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River in the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains a couple weeks ago. Yes, we’re all having a great time, except possibly for Gabbey, who is clearly wondering, “WTH were my parents thinking???” This...
by DianneSalerni | Jul 8, 2011 | First Impressions
Our final critique for First Impressions in July is Hot Flashes and Cold Lemonade, a novel by Susan Swiderski. Pearl Bryzinski emerged from her house, sniffed the air, and stretched. Dark clouds bulged overhead, poised to dump yet another load of wintry...
by DianneSalerni | Jul 6, 2011 | First Impressions
Today’s post is our second First Impressions critique for July. This is the opening page of a YA dystopian novel called MASQUE, by Sarah Keith. I knew what was wrong even before my mother started weeping. There was only one reason for someone to ring at our house at...
by DianneSalerni | Jul 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Look for the continuation of First Impressions on Wednesday and Friday. Today, I have just a quick post in honor of the holiday – a few interesting facts about the day and the reason for it, our Declaration of Independence:The Declaration references the “united States...
by DianneSalerni | Jul 1, 2011 | First Impressions
I’m opening First Impressions for July with the beginning of a YA Dystopian Series – The Love Code by Lee Libro (which has the most awesome cover, doesn’t it?) Chapter 1 Can a single moment, an action or inaction, determine your character? Can it become forever...
