I have waited so long to post this review that I can scarcely believe the day has finally come! Today, August 2nd 2011, Victoria Schwab’s debut novel, The Near Witch, is available to you all. And what a magnificent book it is! The Near Witch is a beautifully lyrical, gothic tale that will hold you [...]
A Very Happy New Year To You All!!! Whilst trying to think of the best way to convey my own hopes and dreams for the year ahead, the lovely Victoria Schwab posted a video on her blog. The video is footage of a NewYears Eve speech made by the legendary Author, Neil Gaiman. I dont [...]
There are NO words for how INCREDIBLY, FANTASTICALLY EXCITED I am about this guys!!!! The Lovely Victoria Schwab, author of the yet to be released YA novel- ‘The Near Witch’ has finally been able to reveal to us and you and the world THE COVER OF THE NEAR WITCH!!!!!!! I have to tell you my [...]
The always awesome Victoria has this week posted her regular Wednesday Vlog for YA Rebels. The theme this week is ‘What Makes You A Rebel?’ I think Miss V sums it up beautifully. That and we have a shared fear of clowns… Victoria tells… What Makes Her A Rebel?
Imagine you are fortunate enough to call a truly inspirational and beautiful soul, Friend. This Friend has been warm, kind, loyal, uplifting, supportive and wonderful to you from the moment you were lucky enough to encounter her. She has cheered you up, cheered you on, made you laugh, made you cry and always lets you [...]
I have always adored dark fairy tales. There is a perverse and perhaps twisted side of my nature that delights in not everyone living ‘happily ever after’. I consider myself an optimist, but so rarely in reality do we all find happy endings. There must always be a sacrafice, a trade or a catch. We simply need [...]
And so it is over. The Grimm Off Competition 2009 has come to a close. Our talented Authors have had their brief moment in the sun and you the people have spoken. It was a tough call folks as both stories deserve to win. Both were spectacularly written. Both were terrifying in that way that [...]
The Book Gryffin is proud to present “GRIMM OFF 2009″ The Competition. You, Dear Reader, are invited to enjoy 2 original dark fairy tales, never before published. Written by the incredibly talented Authors, Scott Tracey and Victoria Schwab. Once you have read the fairy tales, please do leave a comment on the post containing the fairy [...]
