Yes you read right I decided to enter JuNoWriMo this year. Not only that but I'm writing my first Middle Grade novel ever. I always feared going near MG because I wasn't sure if I could write it since I felt restricted compared to YA where I was free to write more details and dark situations where needed. But on May 17 while reading Dani's blog post Best/Worst Movie Blogfest & Monster Madness Day 7 I saw an image with the words 'I just told the monster under my bed that rent is due.' For some reason this inspired a story in me that was at first about kids hiding monsters under their beds in exchange for valuables. But it changed and matured into Monster City. What is it about you ask?
Quick Summary: Twelve year old Jupiter lives in a world where Monsters exist. But where they once lived with humans side by side in Monroe City, now they're hunted down and made into slaves. That's where kids come in, a monster connected to a child can be invisible as long as their connection remains true. Jupiter and his friends want to change the city's mind about monsters and prove The Child Protection Act and The Monster Relocation Act aren't needed. But to do that they need to prove that a monster didn't murder a child decades ago.
So yeah, I'll be working on keeping this story appropriate for the MG age crowd as well and writing a great story. It's started off well and I like the direction where it's going. I will give updates in future posts and wish me luck in completing a manuscript in thirty days for the first time ever.
JuNoWriMo Profile: Queendsheena
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I have also finally made my facebook author page last month. I initially didn't know about this option and used my personal page but now I'm wiser. So here it is everyone.
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Sounds like a story with great potential. I wish I could join JuNoWriMo, but at the moment, I'm busy editing my book fr publishing.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a great idea!
ReplyDeleteYou can do it. I did BuNo two years ago (same thing) and if I can write that fast, anyone can.
Hey, Sheena,
ReplyDeleteHave fun with that. The plot sounds like fun. I expect you'll be hunkered down doing your thing fo the next 27 days..
Love the premise!
ReplyDeleteHave fun with the challenge.
This sounds like a great premise! Have fun with JuNoWriMo!
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I like the sound of your story and, one day, look forward to reading the finished product.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with JuNoWriMo!
Good luck with JuNo! Love the sound of your book. :)
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your new story. It sounds like fun for middle grade readers.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with it and I liked you FB page. :)
ReplyDeleteBook sounds great! I want to write an MG so bad! It's hard to always keep it appropriate, especially when you're used to writing for older age groups, but MG is so fun! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThe world needs more great middle-grade. Have fun writing!
ReplyDeleteYou have the most creative ideas! Good luck with the june writing!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a FANTASTIC idea for a Middle Grade novel! I love that line, 'I just told the monster under my bed that rent is due.' Wishing you all the best with it :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds fun - can see the blockbuster film in my head already! Good luck with it and JuNoWriMo!
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