Monthly Archives: July 2011

INTERVIEW: Kody Keplinger, author of The DUFF

Kody Keplinger wrote her YA book, The DUFF while still at high school in Kentucky. Standing for Designated Ugly Fat Friend, it’s about 17-year-0ld Bianca Piper, who ends up falling for a man she hates. It’s been optioned as a … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW: Ally Carter, author of Heist Society series

Ally Carter is the author of the Heist Society novels, the second of which, Uncommon Criminals, has recently been released. They tell the story of Katarina Bishop, a young woman from a family of thieves who finds herself dragged into … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW: Veronica Roth, author of DIVERGENT

Veronica Roth, 22, is the author of Divergent, a dystopian YA thriller which is currently a New York Times bestseller. It’s set in a Chicago of the future where society is divided into five factions: Dauntless (the brave), Abnegation (the … Continue reading

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Harry’s gone…but Hollywood’s not done with YA novels

The Harry Potter movie saga has come to a (lucrative) close, but the success of that child-friendly franchise sparked a rejuvenation in children’s literature, as well as books for teens. Says author Ally Carter: “We are going through a Golden … Continue reading

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Interview: Perou, snapper star of E4′s Dirty Sexy Things

He’s the outlandishly-dressed photographer (below left) in E4’s ‘concept doc’ Dirty Sexy Things, which follows a group of models as they are put through their paces for a series of artistic shots (and fight, argue and drink along the way, … Continue reading

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Schlock & Awe Podcast: Troll 2

Hey All, So – I love B movies and as such, I wanted to do a little something about them. The result? Schlock & Awe, a podcast which include interviews with people involved in some of the films which move … Continue reading

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Why Can’t I Watch The American TV I Want To When I Want To?!

I’ve just ordered a bunch of DVDs on Amazon. Two seasons of Party Down, the first series of Parks & Recreation. Been wanting to watch them for ages. Never heard of them? Not surprising really, considering unless you are something … Continue reading

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