Currently a finalist for the national readers choice awards in the ya category, stephens novel centers around a young ballerina whose life is disrupted when frackinginduced earthquakes rip her town apart on the eve of her big debut. Available also through the library of congress web site in two forms. Ten years of ballet lessons pay off when jordan finally lands a. Before becoming a romance author, susan had written several nonfiction books. Her awardwinning short stories have also been published in glimmer train stories, the chicago tribune, and several literary journals. I suppose the title of chapter two is most appropriate for todays guest post. Lori ann stephens is the author of song of the orange moons 3. Some act of vision asd press was the 20 ya novel winner of the national readers choice award, hosted by the romance writers of america, ok. Fate stepped in when her husband purchased spend a day with an author auction lot at a charity ball.
Ann sophia stephens was born on march 30, 1810, in derby, connecticut, she was the daughter of ann and john winterbotham, son of william winterbotham. Some act of vision is a finalist in the rwa national readers choice award. She has a ridiculous fondness for listening to operas, playing the violin with her son. Novalee has a secret that sits at the back of her tongue like a balledup spider. The green life ideas for living well and doing good from. The autobiography of a heavyweight champion of the world. Lori ann stephens, awardwinning author of some act of vision. Some act of vision by lori ann stephens a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Hello select your address best sellers prime video todays deals help new releases books prime video todays deals help new releases books.
Lori ann stephens is the author of song of the orange moons, some act of vision winner of the national readers choice award, and pierre. It has a solid plot and the reaction of the characters to the earthquake and the mystery around it is believable, specially how they deal with with the peculiar changes to their situation. Lori is also the author of song of the orange moons and two previous childrens books. Shes also the author of song of the orange moons blooming tree press, nov 2010 and several short. The story of sarah breedlove walker by kathryn lasky and nneka bennett. Today i am chatting with lori ann stephens, member of the indie eden book. Some act of vision is the 20 ya novel winner of the national. This novel has all the element for me to fall in love with it. Some act of vision asd publishing, 20, by lori ann stephens, novelist and english lecturer in dedman college of humanities and sciences, chronicles the tale of high school student jordan walker. Lori ann stephens writes short stories, novels, and. Snack on macarons while listening to stephens, ask questions and get your books signed. Song of the orange moons is a beautifully written coming of age story. Lori ann stephens wonderful debut, gets right down to the business of beguiling the reader. Ten story books is proud to publish lucky rocks, the middlegrade novel by author.
It got science as one of the themes, it got a blind character ill explain why i love this a bit further, beautiful smooth writing and. While the dilemma of being invisible is an interesting concept, the heart of this novel is about family relationships and trust which this author beautifully illustrates. Author interview lori ann stephens on some act of vision. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. View lori ann stephens profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Shop a vast selection of books, art and collectibles from independent sellers around the world. Some act of vision winner of the ya national readers choice award 20 there are poisons that bind you and poisons that open your eyes. Some act of vision audible audio edition lori ann stephens camilla walker books download as pdf. Growing up in garland a suburb of dallas gave me a lot of fodder for place in my fiction. In some act of vision, 16 year old jordan and her family find out just how dangerous it is. From fishing to endless pranks that would make the most seasoned trickster jealous, they think they have the answer to all of lifes mysteries. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Interviews with literary agents, editors, middle grade writers, and young adult authors. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Her mother died early and she was brought up by her mothers sister, who eventually became her stepmother. Packed with adventure and heart, lucky rocks will make you laugh and leave you wanting more. Some act of vision is the winner of the rwa national readers choice award for ya fiction. The instruments of this magic, three female protagoniststwo of them young girls struggling to establish. And while our survey of publishers is by no means complete, its more than enough to prove that the. Please welcome lori ann stephens, author of some act of vision ive never thought about the food in some act of vision, but what a great question to ask about characters. The others freed the cassandra sangue to protect the blood prophets from exploitation, not realizing their actions would have dire consequences. This middle grade book of fiction is best for readers ages 9. Young adult novel some act of vision winner of the 2014 national readers choice award, rwa and middle grade humor pierre francois. Lori ann stephens is the author of song of the orange moons, some act of vision winner of the national readers choice award, and pierre francois. Stephens creates an intricate world and invites us to share her unique vision of the ways girls become women, the ways we get to know who we are, and the adults who mark the trails we must follow. Lori ann stephens new novel some act of vision, for example, is a fastpaced read with a scifi lens.
Lydia maria francis child born lydia maria francis february 11, 1802 october 20, 1880, was an american abolitionist, womens rights activist, native american rights. In fact, one of jordans favorite smells is watermelon jolly ranchers, which is her little brother ethans favorite candy. My secret sits at the back of my throat like a balledup spider. This book is like a jewelry box full of glistening childhood memories. Were known for our epic selection of new, used, and rare books, but we also sell fine art. While the dilemma of being invisible is an interesting concept, the heart of this novel is about family relationships and trust which this author. Leave it to lori ann stephens to write a wonderfully woven story to take you on a unique adventure. Environmental media draws kids into the green movement.
Nikki loftin blog archive writer friends with great books. Lori ann stephens, lori a stephens reputation score range 2. Lori ann stephens writes short stories, novels, and libretti. Ten story books is proud to publish lucky rocks, the middlegrade novel by author murray richter led by a onelegged world war ii vet, kevin, preech and rudy face a summer theyll never forget. August strindberg after ten years of ballet lessons, jordan walker has finally landed her first principal role in romeo and juliet. After being exposed to an unstable gas and becoming invisible, the walkers are on the run from government. For a whole year, ive been trying to figure out a way to get this one out, but im afraid if i move, that secret might stretch out its legs and crawl down my throat, all the way to my stomach where ill never be able to reach it. Lori is the author of song of the orange moons and three novels for young people. When the bauhaus departed dessau in 1932, there was no bauhaus collection left in its wake. Ten story books, llc new classic books for kids of all ages. Song of the orange moons by lori ann stephens goodreads. Come to interabang books for this book signing by lori ann stephens, author of novalee and the spider secret, published october 2018 by bedazzled ink publishing. She wrote song of the orange moons blooming tree press and some act of vision asd press, which won the. Lori ann stephens author of song of the orange moons.