Book Review: “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert

Elizabeth Gilbert’s books somehow find their way to me right when I need them the most. Her latest book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear gave me the inspiration and push I so desperately needed. Now working full-time as a marketer…

Interview: ‘Nightfall’ Authors Discuss Their Fears & Writing about Young Characters

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to interview Nightfall authors Peter Kujawinski and Jake Halpern. After 14 years of day, comes 14 years of night in the new young adult thriller, Nightfall. When the sun starts to set, twins…

‘Saint Anything’ Interview: Sarah Dessen talks books, writing, and trusting your instincts

When you get the opportunity to interview an author like Sarah Dessen, you seize it, even if it means driving miles out of the city in heavy traffic on a rainy day. Saint Anything is Sarah’s twelfth (yes, 12th!) book,…

Happy Thanksgiving! TYF Writers Share Who/What We’re Grateful for in the World of Entertainment

Happy Thanksgiving! The annual tradition continues as TYF writers come together to share what they are grateful for in the world of entertainment. Click through the slideshow to see who and what we show gratitude; w encourage you to share what you’re…

How to Mix Your (Dragon) Messages

Believe it or not films have a life beyond their opening weekend or two in theaters. So How to Train Your Dragon 2 has been out for a while now and, being a fan of the original, I’ve finally caught…

Book Review and Interview: Thrice Told Tales by Catherine Lewis

I was excited to discover one of my creative writing professors has published a book that’s perfect for budding writers: Thrice Told Tales: Three Mice Full of Writing Advice. The book, with words by Catherine Lewis and illustrations by Joost Swarte, makes…

Star Wars VII: John Williams’ Return, Kennedy Talks Script and Effects, Ryan Gosling Rumored

J.J. Abrams has always been know to be the kind of filmmaker that keeps details close to the vest, but now that he’s directing a film as unbelievably huge as ‘Star Wars Episode VII‘, there are millions of fans who need…