Author: Laura Ruby
Genre: Young Adult, Magic Realism
Pages: 345
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Looking For a Fellow Writer (or Two)
You like to write?
You want to try writing in a group?
I’m planning on writing a paranormal Short Story for Halloween but I’d like to try something different and write it with one or even two other writers.
If such a collaboration might interest you, just email me at audreywritesabroad@gmail.com and we can form a writing group and start brainstorming! Continue reading “Looking For a Fellow Writer (or Two)”
Dean & Lily – Episode 1
350 words
Dystopia, YA
Written by Audrey Francis-Plante
DEAN & LILY
Episode 1
The stench of flood and rotten apple is so strong I almost faint as I climb over the fence. I put on the mask they asked me to bring and step into the darkness of the orchard.
I grin.
The thick mud stains my new shoes, but I don’t care. This school year has to be good because A, I’m invited to the Troupe’s Initiation, and B, Dean isn’t. Continue reading “Dean & Lily – Episode 1”
Top 10 First Chapters – YA Fiction
Hello fellow readers! A new school year has just begun, so I thought I’d make this month’s TOP 10 about first chapters. As always, feel free to do this TOP 10 on your blog and tag me so I get to see your answers! Without further ado, here are mine:
The Road to Banff
I drove from Calgary to Banff on my own, and it was definitely perilous. The thing is, everywhere you look is so DAMN BEAUTIFUL that I couldn’t focus on the road, and I kept trying to take some photos which was downright life-threatening. (Kind of worth it, though, but definitely DON’T do that.) Continue reading “The Road to Banff”
Book Club – September
If you want to join, the rules are simple: I announce the book we’ll be reading on the 1st day of each month and we discuss it in a new post that I’ll publish on the 20th. (If you want to make a review of the book on your blog feel free to link it in the comments on the 20th so we can all share and talk books and love life and be awesome.) (For more info, click here.)
Now comes the time to announce the book of September! Continue reading “Book Club – September”
Pieces of Advice That Are Slowly Fucking Up My Mind
Free writing, 254 words
Written by: Audrey Francis-Plante
Everyone’s priorities are different, but you have to think about money and work first.
You have to put everything you’ve got in your passion, and what’s your Plan B?
Be a strong and confident woman, but there are things that a girl just can’t do.
You’re a natural beauty, but you look so much better with make-up on.
Travel as much as you can while you can. Isn’t it time to settle down?
Don’t let others influence you, but why aren’t you more like him?
Have your own opinion, but if the majority thinks otherwise … Continue reading “Pieces of Advice That Are Slowly Fucking Up My Mind”
Holidays Book Tag
Hello, everyone! I felt like creating a book tag, so here it is.
RULES:
1. Make a post of your own in which you name a book that you would want to read for each of the holidays below. (Feel free to change the holidays if you celebrate different ones!)
2. Tag at least 5 bloggers to do it at their turn.
3. Link back to audreywritesabroad so she can see your post!
4. Have fun!
Tofino – British Columbia
Confession: I didn’t even know about Tofino before I went to Vancouver and just about everybody told me I had to go there. I’m so glad they did, because it was definitely one of the highlights of my trip in West Canada. Continue reading “Tofino – British Columbia”
Book Discussion – A Court of Thorns and Roses
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
Pages: 421
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Continue reading “Book Discussion – A Court of Thorns and Roses”
Pink Hair, Red Blood
This is an excerpt of a short story I’ve been working on lately, and I’d really like to know what you guys think of it!
370 words
Excerpt
Written by Audrey Francis-Plante
ONE
I didn’t want to believe it was true, but my brothers insisted it had worked on them so I had to see for myself.
Following their directions, I crossed the forest, made a left at the scarecrow, and spotted the cabin made of bones. They said to knock four times, once at each corner of the blue wooden door, so I did.
It opened. Continue reading “Pink Hair, Red Blood”
Result: My Next Destination Is …
NICARAGUA
Last week, I cried out for your help, and you answered! ❤
I had no idea where to go between three awesome travel destinations, and since most of you recommended I go to Nicaragua and Costa Rica, that’s what I’ll do! Continue reading “Result: My Next Destination Is …”
Top 10 Book Titles – YA Fiction
Hello fellow readers! Sometimes I pick up a book only because the title pricks my curiosity. Here’s my Top 10 Book Titles in YA Realistic Fiction–I’ll be doing another one soon with YA Fantasy & Sci-fi Fiction, because I find they need another kind of titles entirely. Continue reading “Top 10 Book Titles – YA Fiction”
Dinosaur Provincial Park in Pictures
Dinosaur Provincial Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about two-and-a-half hours drive from Calgary, Alberta, that I had the chance to visit last June. And it’s simply gorgeous.
So I’ve decided to let the photos talk for themselves.
Book Club – August
If you want to join, the rules are simple: I announce the book we’ll be reading on the 1st day of each month and we discuss it in a new post that I’ll publish on the 20th. (If you want to make a review of the book on your blog feel free to link it in the comments on the 20th so we can all share and talk books and love life and be awesome.) (For more info, click here.)
Now comes the time to announce the book of August! Continue reading “Book Club – August”
I Need You to Choose my Next Destination
You got that right. I need YOU.
I want to go to Central or South America next fall but I just can’t decide where to exactly. And since I’m going to be posting about that trip here, I wonder what you’d be more interested in reading about! Continue reading “I Need You to Choose my Next Destination”
5 Reasons Why I Fell in Love with Victoria – British Columbia
I spent a few days in Victoria last month, and fell in love with it the moment I arrived. Here’s a few reasons why: Continue reading “5 Reasons Why I Fell in Love with Victoria – British Columbia”
Book Discussion – Scythe
Author: Neal Shusterman
Genre: Young Adult, Dystopia
Pages: 435
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
The Lying Lesson
96 words
Fiction
Written by: Audrey Francis-Plante
“I would like to apply for the job,” I said with a smile.
The girl popped the chewing gum balloon in her big mouth. “How old are you?”
“Fifty-two.”
She laughed. “How old are you really?”
“Seventy-nine,” I lied again.
My mother taught me some lies are polite, meant to keep people comfortable.
She leaned on the counter. “And what makes you want to work in a fast-food restaurant?”
“Well, I don’t have enough time left for slow food.”
She smiled, then said, “Sorry. We just hired someone.”
Apparently, her mother taught her the same lesson.
Top 10 BFF – YA Novels
Sometimes we find a friend in the most surprising way, like in most awesome stories. Here’s my Top 10 friendships (or should I say BFF) in YA fiction: Continue reading “Top 10 BFF – YA Novels”
Top 5 Things to Do in Vancouver
Last month, I spent a week in Vancouver and it definitely wasn’t enough. I know I’ll have to go back to BC one day to explore more cities and nature. (In a dream trip, I’m driving across Canada in a van.) But for now, here’s my top 5 to do in Vancouver! Continue reading “Top 5 Things to Do in Vancouver”
Celebrating 600 followers – Book Giveaway
TIME TO CELEBRATE
Last month, my blog reached 600 followers. I mean, WOW. This means so much to me! Thank you so much everyone for your support, your likes, your awesome comments, and the precious time you spend on my blog! I’m always so happy to read every notification I get; it feels awesome to know I’m not just writing to myself all the time. So I decided to thank you all with two things. Continue reading “Celebrating 600 followers – Book Giveaway”
Book Club – July
(Happy Canada Day!)
If you want to join, the rules are simple: I announce the book we’ll be reading on the 1st day of each month and we discuss it in a new post that I’ll publish on the 20th. (If you want to make a review of the book on your blog feel free to link it in the comments on the 20th so we can all share and talk books and love life and be awesome.) (For more info, click here.)
Now comes the time to announce the book of July! Continue reading “Book Club – July”
“Keep it Fresh” Award
I’ve been nominated by the lovely Jasmine. (Check out her awesome blog, right now, right here.) It took me a while to find the time to do it, but here it finally is! Continue reading ““Keep it Fresh” Award”
Waking Up in a Tent with this View
Last night I arrived in Banff and camped on my own for the first time. It was a little bit scary, to be honest. (I’m such a wimp.) I was awaken in the middle of the night by the rustling of the bag in which I keep my shoes, right outside my tent. I opened my eyes wide, convinced someone was trying to rob me, only to see a squirrel staring at me. Continue reading “Waking Up in a Tent with this View”
