Tag Archives: Reading

Endings and Beginings.

Posted on March 19, 2013 by ashleymanningwriter

It’s now only 2 weeks til the end of this year at uni. I know I’ve been going on about this a lot, but it can’t come soon enough. This year has really dragged out. Most of the texts have … Continue reading →

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Zom-B City

Posted on March 17, 2013 by ashleymanningwriter

The third book in Shan’s newest series is finally out. I’ve bee waiting to read more of B’s adventure since the second I finished the last one, way back in January. B has left the underground facility and wanders through … Continue reading →

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Censoring

Posted on February 19, 2013 by ashleymanningwriter

One of the big things a YA author has to tackle is how much is too much, especially when writing horror? Too much violence? Too much language? Should there be none of the above? Anyone whose read Darren Shan’s work … Continue reading →

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Assignment Help

Posted on February 18, 2013 by ashleymanningwriter

My assignment for Fiction Writing this term is Fantasy. I should be doing really well on this one. But I’m not. I’ve written the first 400 words and would appreciate you looking over it and giving some feedback. For this … Continue reading →

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Sylvia Plath

Posted on February 11, 2013 by ashleymanningwriter

Morning Song by Sylvia Plath Love set you going like a fat gold watch. The midwife slapped your footsoles, and your bald cry Took its place among the elements. Our voices echo, magnifying your arrival. New statue. In a drafty … Continue reading →

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