Review: Quantum State

Quantum State by M Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an amazing book. I really enjoyed it all the way throughout. (view spoiler)[My favorite part was when Masha met Masha the first and they lived happily ever after in Cherni, Masha marrying Esfir. (hide spoiler)]

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Blog Traffic Update

Ok so this blog hasn't been getting much traffic lately. I was expecting to have some more follows but I didn't. I want to ask you guys, the followers, what I can do to make this blog better and get more traffic.

Please tell me in the comments,
Bryce Laser

The 25 Days Of Christmas Posting Contest

Hi. I formally invite you to participate in my 25 Days Of Christmas Posting Contest. Basically, you post on your blog starting December 1st and posting every day after until December 25th. If your posts get the most views overall you will be declared the Winner Of The Twelve. But, there is a catch. Each post has to be about CHRISTMAS and nothing else. All miscellaneous posts will not be accepted. You will share your views of the blog by sending screenshots to my email 1bryce.hughes@gmail.com. The winner will receive an Amazon Gift Card through their email. I wish you all the best of luck and may the odds be ever in your favor.  If you have any questions, just email me!



Yours truly,

What I'm Thankful For... 2017....

I'm thankful for:

God

My Family

An Education

BOOKS

BOOKS

Warm house and food to eat

Being able to work on my novel this year

Being able to get an amazing writing blog designed by Gray Cox

Being able to actively post on the writing blog

Maintaining halfway decent grades at school

Being able to chat with all of you guys!

What are you thankful for? Post in the comments for a chance to win a Amazon Gift Card!

Have a great thanksgiving,

Review: Twinepathy

Twinepathy by C.B. Cook
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great book by the amazing author C.B. Cook. I highly recommend this book to fans of supernatural series and young adult fiction. Quick read but well worth my time!

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Christmas Comes Early Blog Tour! My FIRST tour!

Christmas time is here! Okay, so not quite yet. It's still over a month away, but that doesn't mean we can't start celebrating early, right? So today, we're celebrating the release of not one, not four, but eight new Christmas books! All written by Rebekah A. Morris. I'll be spotlighting two of her books today and you can find out more about the others as you follow the tour.

About the Books

At the Christmas Lodge

When Desirae Richey agrees to go home with some college friends for Christmas, she expects a small family gathering. Instead she is taken to the Christmas Lodge in the snowy mountains of Canada to a noisy, fun loving, adventurous group of family and friends who welcome her as one of their own. Everything seems to be going as planned until an unexpected snowfall occurs.

The Christmas She Wanted
Christmas had lost its charm and wonder. Mrs. Rush hated the feeling but was powerless to fix things. Traveling to visit relatives for the holidays, the Rush children pass the time with their eyes glued to the screens of their devices. That is, until the flashing lights of a State Highway Patrol car bring their trip to a sudden and unplanned-for stop.

About the Author

Rebekah A. Morris is a homeschool graduate, an enthusiastic freelance author and a passionate writing teacher. Her books include, among others, Home Fires of the Great War, The Unexpected Request, Gift from the Storm, and her bestselling Triple Creek Ranch series. Some of her favorite pastimes, when she isn't’ writing, include reading and coming up with dramatic and original things to do. The Show-Me state is where she calls home.

Excerpt/Interview/Review

Excerpts:  She gave a sigh. “You know, I wish we could have a real Christmas for a change. ~ The Christmas She Wanted

Des plunged into the glittering white mass and laughed with pure joy. This was snow! ~ At the Christmas Lodge

Interview:
Bryce's Review: I really enjoyed these two books! They were well written. I'm looking forward to buying some of these stories when I get a kindle. I recommend these books for anyone really. I think they would be great to read to little children as a bedtime story. The vocabulary in them is not too hard but it is hard enough for the content inside. They both made me warm and fuzzy inside and I read them while I was snuggling under a blanket. I rate this 5/5 on the good book scale.

1. How did you get inspired to write about Christmas?

Probably my love of Christmas and growing up reading Christmas stories had the biggest impact on my wanting to write Christmas stories. I don’t think there can ever be too many Christmas stories, and I love adding to the number. :) And as for the inspiration of different stories, you never know what may inspire a Christmas story!

2. Do you write anything other than Christmas stories?

Yes, actually I do. I write many other different kinds of stories. I’ve written a western, some mysteries, a six book series set on a western ranch, a book about WWI, books set in modern times, and books of short stories. As you can tell, I’ve written historical fiction as well as modern. All of my books are family friendly. Meaning that I don’t put graphic scenes in them, or scenes that I wouldn’t want my 10 year old niece reading. One of my newly released books is written more for older readers, and while I wouldn’t mind her reading it, I don’t think she’d find it as interesting.

3. What is your favorite genre?

To read or write? That’s rather a tough question. I enjoy reading many different genres, though there are some I won’t read or write (like is-fi, fantasy,  thriller, or futuristic). Usually I write the kind of books I like to read. My favorites are Christian fiction, Historical fiction, and Christian mystery.

4. What is your favorite book out of At The Christmas Lodge and A Christmas She Wanted?

“At the Christmas Lodge” would probably be my choice of those two books. When I wrote that story, I included many of the things that I only dream of doing. It was also one of my longer short stories so there was more happening in it even if the plot isn’t “exciting” or anything like that. Add to that, I loosely based some of the adults off of people I knew.

5. When did you start to enjoy writing?

When I was in school I hated writing! However, once I had graduated from high school and spent some time writing pretend letters with some friends, I discovered that the world of crafting words could be almost as exciting and interesting as reading an already written book. I started working on my first book, and the rest is lost in thousands upon thousands of written words.

6. How do you make your characters feel all warm and fuzzy inside when you write?

Hmm, I’m not exactly sure. Perhaps it is because I become my characters. I live the story with them, and if I am feeling warm and cozy, it is easier to replicate that feeling in my story. Another thing that helps is the setting. If you don’t have a setting that your characters can relax in, your readers won’t feel it either.

Thanks for having me over, Bryce, and letting me share with you and your readers.

Rebekah Morris

www.readanotherpage.com

Read Another Page Publishing

A Story Worth Telling, A Story Well Told

Bryce's Review: I really enjoyed these two books! They were well written. I'm looking forward to buying some of these stories when I get a kindle. I recommend these books for anyone really. I think they would be great to read to little children as a bedtime story. The vocabulary in them is not too hard but it is hard enough for the content inside. They both made me warm and fuzzy inside and I read them while I was snuggling under a blanket. I rate this 5/5 on the good book scale.

Tour Schedule

November 13

Bookish Orchestrations – Introductory Post

Read Another Page – Book Spotlight from the author

Kaylee's Kind of Writes – Book Spotlight

Resting Life – Review and Excerpt

Perry Elisabeth – Excerpt

Rachel Rossano's Words – Book Spotlight and Excerpt

November 14

Read Another Page – Book Spotlight from the author

Odelia's Blog – Author Interview and Book spotlight

Bryce’s Creative Writing Corner – Author Interview, Review, and Excerpt

Counting Your Blessings One by One – Review and Excerpt

Perpetual Indie Perspective – Book Spotlight

November 15

Read Another Page – Book Spotlight from the author

Whimsical Writings for His Glory – Author, Review, and Excerpt

Maidens for Modesty – Author Interview and Review

The Destiny of One – Book Spotlight

Rebekah Ashleigh – Book Spotlight

Once Upon an Ordinary – Review

Stephany's BLOG Snippets – Book Spotlight and Excerpt

November 16

Read Another Page – Book Spotlight from the author

Laurel's Leaves – Author Interview

Stories by Firefly – Review

Claire Banschbach – Author Interview

Kelsey's Notebook – Review and Excerpt

Jaye L. Knight – Book Spotlight and Excerpt

November 17

Read Another Page – Book Spotlight from the author

Ruffles and Grace – Book Spotlight

With a Joyful Noise – Book Spotlight

Ordinary Girl Extraordinary Father – Review  

Bookish Orchestrations – Closing Post

Review: I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World

I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World by Malala Yousafzai
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was great. I really loved the beginning and the middle but the end wasn't that great. It seemed to wrap up too fast. This is the reason the book is getting a four. We read this as a school read but it is my honest review :)

Thanks and have a great day everyone,
Bryce Laser

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Free Book Reviews

Hello avid readers of my blog! Would anyone like me to review their book on Goodreads and Amazon? I would be glad to review them if you could send me a pdf of the book. All books must have no romance in them. I'm looking to make a list of books to read in January so I wanted to ask if anyone would like me to review their book!

Genres I'm interested in:
Fantasy
Young Adult
Dystopian
Contemporary Fiction




Yours truly,

500 Blog Views!

Hello avid readers, this is Bryce Laser back for another post. I just saw on the bottom of my blog that i've gotten 500 views. That is a real accomplishment for me. I thought I would quit being a blogger after a while but never did. Thank you, Gray Cox! You made me into a blogger ;). Also thanks to everyone else who has viewed this blog and followed me.




Have a great day everyone,

Books. Books. and more books!

Books, Books, and more books! Goodreads Group
Hello avid readers, how's your day going? Today I'm going to talk about the group on Goodreads called Books, Books, and more books. This group was created by Lydia Clifford, a good virtual friend of mine. It is basically a book club that will hopefully be reading a book next month (December) together. We are still deciding that book. You can participate in many book related games and just chill with your fellow readers. There possibly might be a challenge over the summer where you have to read any book with whatever we say on the cover or in the contents of the book. Plus, better yet, you can give book recommendations! I mean, who doesn't like giving any? I hope you all have an amazing day and if you liked this post I would love if you would comment. I reply to every comment!

Review: Between Shades of Gray

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great read. Recommended for young adults and adults because there are mentions of prostitution in it. I would recommend this to anyone who likes the era where Hitler ruled Germany because it takes place at the same time in history, just in Lithuania. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments! I'm glad to answer some. No spoilers in comments though, please.

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Random Ramblings

Today was pretty fun. Got to mess around with Scratch on Finch robots, then had pep band and jazz band. During biology, I learned some about transcription and translation.

Nanowrimo Day #1 and CWRJ

Soooo, today was the first day of Nanowrimo. I really don't know how I'll manage school and Nanowrimo and blogging but I will sure try! Today I edited the chapter 2 in my novel for Nanowrimo and went to school. I also finished a book today which is why I'm also posting a CWRJ at the bottom of this! Read on for more about this book.

Taking a break sadly...

I'm taking a break from blogging due to school work. I will start blogging again in about a week or two once my grades are up :). There still might be occasional updates from school! If you are participating in Nanowrimo, good luck and I wish you the best!

Five Minute Journal #2

Date: 10/22/17

https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes_of_the_day.html
I am grateful for...

• Family
• God
• Home

What would make today great?

• If I could read in my book
• If I could write

Daily Affirmations. I am...

• Kind to others
• A good writer
• A fast reader

3 Amazing Things that happened today...

• I got my tablet back.
• I got to go to the orchard.
• My parents baked an apple pie :)

How could I have made today better?

• By writing instead of playing games on my tablet.

Review: Forest Zooks

Forest Zooks by Gray Marie Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great book by a great author called Gray Marie Cox. You can find this zook here: http://graymariewrites.blogspot.com and http://rebelliouswriting.com. I recommend you check her out!

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Blogging Calendar... Time to get organized!

Ok, so its about time to get organized :0. I've added a calendar page to my blog or you can view it here! You can see what's posted daily. There will be a minimum of 2 posts each day.

Percussion!

Percussion

Hello fellow avid blog readers! Hows your day going? Please post in the comments and I will be sure to answer all the comments. So today's topic is Percussion. You may be wondering what is percussion? Percussion is a section of band with musical instruments played by striking with the hand or with a handheld or pedal-operated stick or beater, or by shaking, including drums, cymbals, xylophones, gongs, bells, and rattles.

Nanowrimo Preptober #4 Update

So, I think the first chapter of my work in progress is done! Now, I would love if you would critique it in the comments. So, without farther ado, here is the chapter.



Chapter 1 (First Draft - 403 Words):

      Let's just say... I'm NOT in a good mood. Today is the stupid graduation ceremony and since I'm one of the top graduating students in my class I bet I'll get to be The Highest Apprentice. As I walk into The Quarry Graduation Hall, I am frightened by the fact that I might be The Highest Apprentice in less than 5 minutes. I wish I could just go back to the cold hole in the wall tavern that I live in. I mean, I could really do with a peanut butter and cricket sandwich right now, NOT kidding. I'm a hungry, hungry, hippo.

     "Welcome all to the graduation ceremony here at Quarry School. I will begin by calling students up to the front to receive their job titles. When I call your name please come forward" said Beata, The High Official of Education. At the time of this, Tina is still living on food scraps; she got a free education and because she is so smart she graduates at 13 years old; instead of the usual 15. I think to myself "If I get picked I'm going to kill Beata". I am feeling very angry because I know that The Quarry is an evil place that I am forced to live in but if I don't want to die or be exiled than I must stay here. People wonder why I hate The Quarry so much. It's because The Highest Officials and The Highest Official have killed many people over the years. Not many people know that.

"Domi, Quarry Miner"
"Adam, Quarry Miner"
"Albin, Quarry Miner"
"Danka, Quarry Miner"
"Dosia, Street Sweeper"
"Emilia, Street Sweeper"
"Cyril, Food Production"
"Edmund, Food Production"
"Tina, The Highest Apprentice"

Kids and parents applaud the students who were selected. They are especially proud of me... why ME? I walk up onto the stage to receive my job instructions from Beata. "I never in a million years would have dreamed that I would get this job! It's such... such an honor to be The Highest Apprentice" I said sarcastically. "Lucky me." I mumbled as I walked off the stage and out of The Quarry Graduation Hall. Wow, Dosia is really dumb if he got Street Sweeper as his job. Maybe I should have chose a better person for being in The Quarry Rebellion. Also, I wonder what powers I will get over other people for being The Highest Apprentice.

OMG... aren't these images so cute :)

I CAN'T WAIT TO GET ONE!!! #doghype

Five Minute Journal #1

Date: 10/21/17

The Reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more.

- Jonas Salk

I am grateful for...

• My family
• God
• My home

What would make today great?

• If I could finish at least 2 chapters in my book that I am writing.
• If I could get some Evernote Smart Notebooks.

Daily Affirmations. I am...

• A good writer
• Helpful
• Kind to people and nature.

3 Amazing Things that happened today...

• I got to go see my Grandma.
• Gray Cox designed my other blog SwearFreeMusic. 
• I got to decide what dog I get next spring :) 

How could I have made today better?

• By writing! That's how you can always make your day better :)

New Post Over @ SwearFreeMusic

Just wanted to let everyone know there has been a new post over @ my second blog, SwearFreeMusic. Go check it out if you have time!

Roleplay Chat

Hi fellow readers of Bryce's Writing Corner! I hope you've had a great day so far. I'm going to be starting a roleplaying chat in the comments! Feel free to comment your roleplays you've done so far. I'd be happy to read some.

#SwearFreeMusic

Hey guys! It's Bryce here for another post! I've decided to kinda build on #rebelliouswriting but change it up so that it is for music instead. I'm going to have a blog for it over at swearfreemusic.blogspot.com. Please check it out!

My 5 Minute Journal System

Hello fellow blog readers! I'm going to start blogging at least two times a day on this blog. I will submit a post in the morning and then at night. I will be using this template.

Do you think teens should listen to music with swearing involved in it?

Do you think teens should listen to music with swearing involved in it?

Yes

No

My Personality Test Results

Hi, I just took the 16personalities test over at 16personalities.com. I am a INFJ-T Architect. My strategy is constant improvement.  Here is an article I found over at that site.

ARCHITECT PERSONALITY (INTJ, -A/-T)

It’s lonely at the top, and being one of the rarest and most strategically capable personality types, Architects know this all too well. Architects form just two percent of the population, and women of this personality type are especially rare, forming just 0.8% of the population – it is often a challenge for them to find like-minded individuals who are able to keep up with their relentless intellectualism and chess-like maneuvering. People with the Architect personality type are imaginative yet decisive, ambitious yet private, amazingly curious, but they do not squander their energy.

Nanowrimo Preptober #3 Update

Hey guys, its Bryce here. #strugglingtowrite. Needs someone to talk to to help guide through the process of writing the first chapter.

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Nanowrimo Preptober #2 Update

So, today was pretty ok-ish. I mean, Gray Cox created this beautiful blog for me and Jes, my Writing Buddy, gave me some pretty sweet tips on writing but I didn't get to write much, only like 125 words. Well, hopefully tomorrow will be better. I'm going to brainstorm and create characters life stories tonight. Have a great night everyone!

A Betovian History - 33 Pages - V1

This is a WIP ive been working on I posted it on goodreads so people could find it. Here is the link for goodreads and the much better version (Google Docs). Please read and critique in the comments if you have time :)

https://www.goodreads.com/story/show/604612-a-betovian-history---33-pages---v1


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-qXeZUQux_szRKlgiRMCKnXFxj4tqyusED-Gk3QBLts/edit?usp=sharing

Creative Writing/Reading Journal Post #1

Hello fellow blog readers! I'm going to have a journal on this blog called The CWRJ where I talk about books I've read and wrote. You will be able to have discussions about said books in the comment section of each post. The first one I will be doing is over the Harry Potter series.



Harry Potter Series:
I have to say, I am a big fan of Harry Potter. I started reading the series when I was in 3rd grade and I've read the whole series through 3 times not including Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them Screenplay and Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Script. I also had the opportunity to go to Universal Studios about 2 years ago and it was great. Butterbeer v.s. Pumpkin Juice -- Which is your favorite? What is your favorite Original Series Harry Potter Book? Feel free to discuss in the comments!

My votes:
Pumpkin Juice
Order Of The Phoenix

Magyk (Septimus Heap #1) Review

Review for Magyk

This is a great book for fans of Harry Potter! It is very much fantasy. It's meant for children but some young adults might like it also. I rate it 10/10. There is no swearing so #rebelliouswriting

Goodreads Link

From Goodreads

October Writing Challenge

I'm participating in the October Writing Challenge! You should too!

Go to this link for original post: http://iviewrites.blogspot.com/2017/09/october-writing-challenge.html 

#rebelliouswriting Music

If you want some clean quality music listen to Imagine Dragons!

Nanowrimo Preptober #1 Update

Nanowrimo Preptober #1 Update

I've got 3 chapters done as of today in my novel called The Quarries. If you would like to see what i've got done updated by the minute click here.









#rebelliouswriting

Thank you, Gray Cox!

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