Clinton D. Harding - Fantasy Author

Author of young adult fantasy and science fiction

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Review: “Partials” by Dan Wells

April 14, 2012 By Clinton Leave a Comment

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I finished Dan Well’s “Partials” more than two weeks ago. So this review is long overdue, not because I didn’t like the book–on the contrary I really enjoyed the novels–but… I don’t know. No excuses. Other things side tracked me. Anyway, “Partials” is a worth while read that I could not put done, reminds me […]

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Wells, Young adult

Inspiration and Hope from N.K. Jemisin

February 10, 2012 By Clinton Leave a Comment

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Anyone who stumbles through here should click here. Yes, go ahead. Author N.K. Jemisin–who wrote the “Inheritance Trilogy” books–crafted a beautiful  essay. I won’t go into the details but to put simply, she writes about dreaming and succeeding when people want to pull you down and kick you in the ribs. She writes about finding […]

Filed Under: Articles, The Craft Tagged With: Culture, Fantasy, Inspiration, Jemisin, Myths

Boys and Reading: I relate

January 25, 2012 By Clinton Leave a Comment

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As a kid and teen, I hated reading. I am not ashamed of this fact, it’s truth. Today I read anything I can get my hands on, mostly fantasy of a sort. However, when I was younger I couldn’t find stories that compelled me to read. When I got older (read high school age) I […]

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Boys fiction, Inspiration, Reading

1954 Review of “The Fellowship of the Ring” by NY Times

December 22, 2011 By Clinton Leave a Comment

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In 1954 J.R.R. Tolkien had the first volume in his epic Lord of the Rings trilogy published, “The Fellowship of the Ring”. That day, no one knew how the fantasy genre would be changed. Every writer of fantasy today has probably read Tolkien’s works, has been inspired by his immortal Middle Earth, and strives to […]

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Lord of the Rings, New York Times, Reviews

Young and adult readers want the same things

November 2, 2011 By Clinton Leave a Comment

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I liked what Maile Meloy had to say about writing for young adults and kids. Her article was posted on the Wall Street Journal’s website (click here to read). And she’s correct! In short,what I take away from the novel is simple. Adults and kids are similar when it comes to reading, the same things […]

Filed Under: Articles, The Craft Tagged With: Reading, Young adult

Ebooks changing the Industry??

September 23, 2011 By Clinton Leave a Comment

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No doubt everyone knows how popular eBook publishing is becoming in this age of computers, where everything from your car to the microwave is hooked to the internet.  I myself was resistant to eBooks, preferring the feel of paper. However, I gave in. I got a Kindle for Christmas this last year and I love […]

Filed Under: Articles, The Craft Tagged With: Ebooks, Ereaders, Self Publishing

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Free Short Stories from Clint

Merit Badges – a short story from the Our Monsters series

Three high school teens in the woods on a Friday night… some beers… skaters with a grudge… what could go wrong? Add in a couple of genetically created … Read More...

That Little Girl

A dark short story about one man’s oversight concerning his death.  Since dying was just not part of his daily routine, the man just went on with his … Read More...

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Clinton's Bookshelf: Currently-Reading

Kinslayer
Kinslayer
by Jay Kristoff
Knife of Dreams
Knife of Dreams
by Robert Jordan

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What have I recently read?

Clinton's Bookshelf: Recently Read

Steelheart
5 of 5 stars
Steelheart
by Brandon Sanderson
The King's Blood
5 of 5 stars
The King's Blood
by Daniel Abraham
The Last Stormdancer
5 of 5 stars
The Last Stormdancer
by Jay Kristoff
All Our Yesterdays
5 of 5 stars
All Our Yesterdays
by Cristin Terrill
The Fall of Five
4 of 5 stars
The Fall of Five
by Pittacus Lore

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