I was about half way through BAD GIRLS DON’T DIE by Katie Alender when I went to bed last night. I thought I would read a chapter or two and then fall asleep. Well, let me tell you… when I finished the book at 3:30a.m. I was freaked out! I went to sleep, but woke up three times in my three hours sleep. That was one scary book. (I almost wrote movie.)
Do you read scary YA? What’s the scariest book you’ve ever read? Did it give you nightmares?
Do you write scary YA? I tried writing a scary story once…I had to stop…it was freaking me out.
Life tip of the day: Don’t read really scary stories late at night!
Writing tip of the day: Keep a sticky note and a pen handy when you are reading. Study the books you read. Take notes…
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I might have to check that book out. I love scary stuff.
ReplyDeleteNoelle--It starts slow, but when it gets creepy it gets really creepy!
ReplyDeleteNope, not me. Creepy books get in my head too much.
ReplyDeleteoooh I love scary! Will write that book down. Thanks! :o)
ReplyDeleteAmy--I was seriously anxious during my short sleep last night!
ReplyDeleteNiki--Don't read the last half when you are alone...or it's really late...or if you have a little sister...(LOL)
I am such a chicken. I hardly even watch scary movies! Realistic scary books/movies scare me more than mythical monster movies/books though.
ReplyDeleteKelly--This was a haunting type of book. I thought it was a mental illness book, which is why I bought it (research).
ReplyDeleteDid you do your Mark skype yet? I am nervous...I haven't tried skype out.
ReplyDeleteYikes.
Shelley
Um, that cover alone scares the crap out of me. I don't think I'd sleep for months if I read that book!
ReplyDeleteShelley--I talk to him tomorrow at 9. If you want to do a practice chat with me after that, I'm willing. :) skmayhew
ReplyDeleteLisa & Laura--I like twisted, but this was so creepy. (Which is good if you like creepy.) I really was expecting mental or behavioral stuff, not hauntings...I guess I should READ the back cover, not just look at the picture and the title. LOL It was a good book, I just got a bit freaked out reading it late into the night. Shoot...I shouldn't be talking about it right before bed. UGH! Another restless night...
ReplyDeleteSharon, thanks a lot - yet another book to add to my TBR stack! They're coming out of the woodwork lately. I really like scary stuff, but I'll be sure not to read it when Scott's on a business trip.
ReplyDeleteI don't do scary. I think I'd be sleeping with all the lights on if I got that frightened!
ReplyDeleteOh girl this is why I can't read great books like this. I just can't do it. I have a wild imagination already. You poor dear! Thanks so very much for you lovely comments. I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Susan--Add THE HANDMAID'S TALE to you list. It is amazing! I was up late reading it last night. It isn't scary, I'm awe-struck by the story line.
ReplyDeleteSherrie--Maybe that's why I have to have a light on in the hall...too many scary books.
Vanessa--I'm still a bit freaked out over it and I started a new book (THE HANDMAID'S TALE) yesterday.