A New Spark- Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld (Post 1) (Best Sellers)

Scott Westerfeld is one of my favorite artists of all times, okay okay, before you get your knickers in a bunch let me explain. He is an author and writes novels, many many many, novels- though to me I see him as an artist of sorts. Sculpture of worlds, painter of stories, doodler of dialogue, if you will. If any of you recall I have previously blogged about Uglies to which was a very in-depth and interesting Sci-fi story of its own caliber. Though now to take a movement away from future utopia's to have a spyglass look at the fascinating realm of steampunk and war. A concoction of words and interests that I cannot wait to intake. Leviathan came after the production of the entire Uglies series. Though we will dive into this ocean of crazy fascination of gears and half breeds later. (As well as a possible history lesson on steampunk.)

The author is the backbone and breath of a book, they support it and blow life upon its pages. Mr. Westerfeld has a multitude of novels out, the knowledge and style of his writing pushing him forward. With a strong fascination in Science-fiction most of his books follow this same trend, most books falling into trilogies and additional texts for young adults to read. A reason for the love of science fiction could be due to the interactions he had with his father. His father was a computer programmer and worked with planes, submarines and even the Apollo Missions.

What fascinates me is that when we started writing, or rather composing, pieces they were modern dance music. Being, myself, a lover of both textual and musical writing this helps me connect with the author even more, he helps me aspire to move forward with my writing in both of the fields I plan to study. When later along he started writing adult novels, then YA novels later in his life; landing in a New York Best Selling Author. Somewhere along he met and married a fellow author, Justine Larbalestier. (If I ever get the chance I would love to ask what his home life is like...)

He sends off vibes of being formal as well as scheduled. His entire webpage just holds the dates of his appearances, question boards, and book information. Very limited personal touches except for the slate grey, cracked, background of the page: which is inspired by his most recent novel Zeroes.

I can't wait to dive into another rendition of science-fiction, written by the great and wonderful Scott Westerfeld.

     

http://scottwesterfeld.com/books/leviathan/
The series information page that is on Westerfeld's website

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Westerfeld
Scott Westereld's Wiki page for more information

Slowing ending with Rising Action- Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (Post #3)

Sadly, as with all books and stories there is a beginning... and an end. Though this books end doesn't end. Without spoilers all I can say is that it give you a good amount of room to fantasize the future past page 372. Many people may not like an open ending but I personally love them. As well as how this ending has enough closure to satisfy the book as well as enough openness to not allow the story to die. A pleasure filled ending for both ends of the black and white spectrum to enjoy.

Drawing up with the ending action drew me to the edge of my seat, yet it was because it was slowing and drawing. Details becoming incriminating. Words becoming expressive. My breathing stopped. It draws it out to the end, not as if it was a drag but as if it was a long note before the pow at the end of a concert. Letting the chord of the story line ring and fight to the last valiant breath. A very hard still to handle and is don't masterfully within this novel.

If I have any advice for you for this book, it would be, READ IT! It lets your imagination spawn freely, yet with guidelines of familiarity. There is mystery and romance and of course lots of science fiction action. A cracker that can take good with any cheese. Though it may be a saltine, I find that I am not upset with the book angry, but smiling for the joy of reading it. It made me feel intellectual and consider the real questions of life while at the same time bringing about the page turning affect that every great best selling novel should have.

I am lost on words, but not on appreciation, for the book and the author. I wish to spill all my appreciation to you but I don't wish to spill any spoilers to you. Just... just... READ IT! I am thankful for all my friends who insisted that I read this novel, I would have blasted through it in a day or two if I had the time. Now stop reading this and go read the book!



http://io9.gizmodo.com/5831527/read-the-first-two-chapters-of-ernest-clines-dystopian-gamer-novel-ready-player-one
The first two chapters of the novel so you can... READ IT!

Number 1 in the Ranks, Book and Player- Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (Post 3) (Best Sellers)

Books are all equal in my eyes, the extensive 14 part series of R. A. Salvatore, the short happy childhood books of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, even the dusty encyclopedia of Chinese history. A small hand written childhood tale is equal in comparison to the best sellers on the shelves of Barnes and Nobles. Though to critics and common public may not agree, for some books fade to the back shelves of used stores while others get rereleased and sold nation wide, as a best seller.

Ready Player One was a best seller back from 2012. A "Best Seller" book has a wide ranged definitions and qualifications, praise being able to come from national publishers, to reading blog, all the way to amazon and other online shops. Though the numbers may be skewed for multiple sources a best seller is known more as a book that is sold in large and vast amounts across whatever platform they are on.

Similar to how Wade is the most popular and followed OASIS character in the novel, at one point the book he was in was the most popular book said by the New York Times. Though just as Wade's fame may last for a small while so do books, as many are published and written and sold each hour, the chances of being a best seller are wide and yet slim.

This is because a best seller can be of many different types: Company, Critic Rating, Stores, Online webpages, and even the work from the publishers assumptions. Not only that but best sellers could be for different lengths of time, like "of the day" or "Of the decade", or for different genres, "horror" and "Sci-fi Romance", not even the mention the best seller of a particular author. The variations and ability to become a best selling novel is end less.

To be clarified as a best seller is all set be different standards on different platforms, though is usually the book that has sold the most copies in a set period of time. It must be accepted by that group for being the best seller. Writing a best seller may seem hard at first, especially if you aim to be a best seller for the New York Times or Barnes and Nobles- the book should be relatable, well written, and loved by the people. While on Amazon you can sell three copies of a fake novel and become a best seller... talk about the differences of regulations.

Books, once they become a well known best seller can remain a best seller for a long amount of time, The DaVinci Code perchance is still discussed today, Harry Potter series is a common and well known and loved series, where each book was a best selling and loved world of magic and imagination. Where some other best sellers like, The Seeress of Kell has faded into the boughs of time.

Just as with Harry Potter's world, many best selling novels later passed into becoming great selling movies, while others made a horrible representation of the novel that was more well beloved. Just as one of my favorite series, The Owls of Ga'hoole Series the movie was a poor, out of order, sadly represented and poorly directed movie, but with a great soundtrack. I just hope they don't mess of my book too, Ernest Cline would not be proud.

For even though many books in the eyes of the public are forgotten and poorly written, I love all book as if they were best sellers.



http://www.cinemablend.com/new/
Updates and information on the production of this movie

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/
The New York Times list of best sellers to find more interesting books

Dive into a Digtal Cline (Post 2) (Best Sellers)

New world made from the past. A vintage recreation of the places and things and memories my parents and sometimes I had interacted with. With a touching kiss of futuristic government drama and the supreme end of the world as we know it, this story represents the two halves of the polar opposite spectrum of writing.

The Utopia we all dream of living in, the freedom of spacial transportation without leaving your home, having any look, voice, or appearance one could wish. Being anonymous and being the hero or villain of your own story. Where the poor and the wealthy both had access to the same plane and world. A technology advancement for all, where the poor could become rich, the ugly could become beautiful, the plain absurd and the lonely consoled. A freedom for all. The OASIS for all the travelers of the deserted earth to find and stop and rest.

A sanctuary from the harsh life our main character lives, "I'd always had a roof over my head and more than enough food to eat. And I had the OASIS... that is what saved me" (Cline, 19). Though his past was rough and his current condition has seemed to detoriate from bad to worse he still has his virtual utopia and sanctuary to return to.

Though this sounds fantastic and world changing, the world had truly changed, and for the worst. Over population, energy crisis, rampaging disease, war of the nations with deadly bombs. Stealing, and poverty, unnecessary death and rape. Even the worse of government corruptions all lays outside the visor that people constantly wear. Their own world deteriorating around them.

It would be sad to say I would want to visit and have the Oasis, but without the consequences of the dying earth. But, who knows. maybe Ernest Cline is a really good fortune teller and saw the chances of the world going down hill as our technology advances. We already have virtual reality Vive and Oculus, we also have the possibilities of global warming and empty politics. Lets just hope we improve both ends of the scale, to have a utopia both on earth and in our virtual worlds.



http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9969571-ready-player-one
The Good Reads page for this novel, with back of cover, reviews and details.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1677720/
The page for the Movie Production information of this book!