POSTED ON: February 28, 2018
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TAGS: Leife Shallcross
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Dive into the PINspiration behind Leife Shallcross’ THE BEAST’S HEART, the ‘utterly enchanting’ (Kate Forsyth) retelling of Beauty and the Beast from the Beast’s point of view, publishing 3rd May 2018.
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POSTED ON: November 30, 2017
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When it comes to finding the perfect writing space, there are a few things on my wishlist:
1) Access to endless cups of tea (and also good coffee, for extra points
2) Access to the stuff I’m using for research
3) Inspiration to keep me focussed
4) A door to close to minimise distractions for the perennially distractable
POSTED ON: November 1, 2017
FILED UNDER: Craft Corner, Fun Stuff
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I have this idea that writing fairy tales is a little bit like doing a colouring-in stencil. These old, old tales supply the outlines, but it’s up to me to imagine the details and add the colours. I think this is why I love silhouette illustrations so much. They leave so much unstated and offer the viewer such a delicious opportunity to exercise their own imagination.
MOREPOSTED ON: September 29, 2017
FILED UNDER: Books
TAGS: Book Covers, Leife Shallcross
By Thorne Ryan
When we first saw the overwhelmingly beautiful proof cover for The Beast’s Heart, we knew we’d have a job ahead of us to make sure the final cover held its own in comparison. But I’m delighted to report that we *think* we might have succeeded!
MOREPOSTED ON: August 31, 2017
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TAGS: Leife Shallcross
By Leife Shallcross
I am an inveterate word nerd. I hoard beautiful words like precious gems, dipping into my collection every now and then for inspiration. Here are a few of my favourite fairy-tale-themed words.
MOREPOSTED ON: July 31, 2017
FILED UNDER: Books, News
TAGS: Leife Shallcross
By Thorne Ryan
As promised, we at Hodderscape are releasing exciting content and news about all things The Beast’s Heart on the last day of every month, right up to publication. This month, we’re delighted to be revealing . . . *drumroll please!* . . . the blurb!
MOREPOSTED ON: June 30, 2017
FILED UNDER: Books
TAGS: Leife Shallcross, Open Submissions
By Leife Shallcross
Once upon a time there was a mild-mannered civil servant who wrote a book. Well, actually she wrote a few. But there was this one book…
MOREPOSTED ON: May 31, 2017
FILED UNDER: Books, News
TAGS: Fantasy, Leife Shallcross, Open Submissions
By Thorne Ryan
We’ve come full circle! The Open Submissions process all started with an announcement on this very website and so it seems fitting that it ends here too, with the news of an exceptionally exciting acquisition.
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