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* ". . . belongs at the top of everyone's fantasy must-read list."
-Kirkus Reviews, starred review*
"With her first novel, Laini Taylor easily establishes herself as one of the better voices of young adult fantasy."
-Green Man Review
"If you only read one fantasy book this year, read this one."
-A Fuse #8 Production
". . . a tremendous book. . . I thoroughly enjoyed the read."
-Shannon Hale, Newbery Honor-winning author of Princess Academy
"This book was so much fun."
-Holly Black, author of The Spiderwick Chronicles
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everything I think I know about writing a novel
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all cover art (above) by Jim Di Bartolo
About Me
- Laini Taylor
- I'm a writer & artist. I live in Portland, Oregon with my husband Jim (also an artist) and our small daughter, Clementine Pie. My novels are Dreamdark: Blackbringer, Dreamdark: Silksinger, and Lips Touch, which was a finalist for the 2009 National Book Award. My next novel, Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Little, Brown) will be out September 27, 2011. I believe our dreams are REAL THINGS, not wisps and air, and it is our job in this life to make them come true, because no one else will do it for us, and because this is our one and only "wild & precious life"!
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ACCOLADES FOR BLACKBRINGER
*The Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year, 2008, starred for outstanding merit*
-Kirkus Reviews, starred review*
". . . true fans of Faerie, as well as fantasy buffs who like lots of action with their magic, will gobble this one up." -School Library Journal
*". . . one of those remarkable works of storytelling in which sheer merit of the plot and characters will draw in readers of any age or skill level."
-KLIATT, starred for exceptional merit*
"With her first novel, Laini Taylor easily establishes herself as one of the better voices of young adult fantasy."
-Green Man Review
"If you only read one fantasy book this year, read this one."
-A Fuse #8 Production
". . . a tremendous book. . . I thoroughly enjoyed the read."
-Shannon Hale, Newbery Honor-winning author of Princess Academy
"This book was so much fun."
-Holly Black, author of The Spiderwick Chronicles
2009-10 Sequoyah Book Awards Master List title, Oklahoma Library Association
A Book Sense Summer 2007 Children's Pick
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- A Chair, A Fireplace, and a Tea Cozy
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- Writing Rhapsody
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Blackbringer paperback
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Silksinger
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Reviews of Silksinger
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LIPS TOUCH
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Reviews of Lips Touch
- A Chair, A Fireplace & A Tea Cozy
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- Book Nut
- Booklist *starred review*
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- Cleveland Plain Dealer
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- Publisher's Weekly *starred review*
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120 comments:
Congratulations!!
She's adorable.
Hurrah! Hurrah! Congratulations! I'm soooo happy for you! And she looks just perfect, too. <3
Look at that little face! She looks so happy. Like a happy little elf! Hello Professor! Congratulations to mom and dad!!
She's beautiful! Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations!!!
YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
awww! she's so pretty! yay professor!
What a wonderful first family photo! She is a darling. Congratulations!
Beautiful! Congratulations to the three of you!
What a smiling sweetie! Good work mom & dad!
i love you two. she's already captured my heart with one photograph. best to you! :D
she's beautiful! congratulations!
Congratulations!
So happy for all of you.
Congratulations! I wish you three all the best :D
She's already smiling! What a happy daughter for Laini and Jim. Beautiful, wonderful girl. Really excited and happy for you three.
Welcome Professor! Great job Laini and Jim.
Smiling Real big up in Victoria.
Congratulations! Welcome, baby girl.
GAH!! Aww, she's so cute! Welcome, Professor!!
Oh, yay yay yay yay yay! Glad the Professor is here safely and you look like you're doing well, too : )
Can't wait to hear more--she's beautiful.
Ohhhh, hooray hooray! She's just gorgeous! Thank you for the picture.
Congratulations! Bless your child with good fortune and a healthy, long life!
that's so great! Congratulations!!
Congratulations!!! So looks so sweet with her hint of a smile. Thank you for the picture of your little family.
Congratulations! What a cute photo too : ) How many new moms have pink hair in their first photo with baby?
Congratulations! And what a beautiful photo! Enjoy every moment.
I saw the picture and immediately choked up with tears.
CONGRATULATIONS. I am so, SO happy for you and Jim. Professor is beautiful.
All of my love.
She is absolutely amazing, and the three of you make a stunningly beautiful family! Congratulations!!!
Yeaa!! :) And she looks very happy to be here. Congratulations, new parents!
Oh yay! Congratulations to you two and your new little one. :)
how gorgeous.
she looks like she's smiling :)
congratulations!
yyyyyyyyyyyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
so happy for you guys. this pictures is so gorgeous. I love it. she looks so content in her love sandwich.
xoxo
She is beautiful! Can't wait to learn more about her.
Huzzah!!!!!!
Looking good, 'rents.
Absolutely wonderful picture!!! A first family pictures that you will cherish forever, I'm sure.
CONGRATULATIONS and HAPPINESS to you all!!
Congratulations!!! The photo is priceless!!
FINALLY! YAY! Hurray!! Congratulations to all of you!
sweet little precious...congratulations!
Oh my goodness YAY!
Hurray, hurray, hurray! Doing a happy dance for the three of you!
YAY!!! Congrats!!! So Beautiful!!!
xoxo
Kaila
Good things come to those who wait! Congrats...
Love,
Delia
Congratulations! She is beautiful! God bless your whole family!
Welcome to the world, little Professor.
Oh, she's just lovely. Congratulations to you and Jim, and best wishes for a peaceful and refreshing babymoon!
Congratulations! Good job, mama! Your little girl is beautiful.
Congratulations! I actually squealed a bit out loud. Have to tell the kids I'm not hurt, just happy.
Welcome to the world baby girl!
Big Congrats to you both on the birth of your daughter.
God Bless you three.
Oh wow! Welcome to the world. little professor!! Congratulations to you all!!!
CONGRATULATIONS! Great photo.
I'm so glad I saw this today!
CONGRATULATIONS to all of you!! :)
Can't wait to hear more - thanks for sharing.
**Big hugs all round**
I LOVE this picture. Many blessings to you.
Congratulations! great pic....I think she is smiling already, AMAZING!
Oh, Laini and Jim!!
Many, many congratulations and blessings!! May you discover much joy, laughter and happiness in your new adventures as a family!!
Congratulations! She's absolutely gorgeous.
YAY!!! I thought something might be up when I didn't see a new post! Congratulations!!!! Take your time getting us the details, enjoy that sweet baby!
Molly
OH, too cool!
I checked here every day and now she's here!
Yay for you- you're gonna have fun!
Cheryl
Congratulations! She's adorable, and what a wonderful picture!
Most beautiful Professor in the whole world. Congratulations!!
When I clicked on the link to look at the pic I seriously expected your little bundle of joy to have pink hair. She looks right at home between the two of you. So happy for you.
What a precious, adorable bean!! I had a feeling that your silence the past couple days meant good news!! I join the chorus of well wishers...watching my 14 month old crawl across the room, I get all nostalgic looking at little Professor. She's a beauty. Looks like a fairy!
YAAAAYYY! Congratulations, Laini and Jim! Welcome to the world, Professor- you sweet baby girl! :)
OH MY GOODNESS--she's gorgeous!!!!!
I'm so happy for you! She's beautiful. xoxo
Congratulations Laini and Jim, she is beautiful!
Congratulations!!! What a lovely family.
ha ha, my word verification is "dairry"
Sorry but that just made me laugh as a mom who nursed two babies. :-D
Congratulations! She is gorgeous...
Oh!!! Not only is she amazingly beautiful, but she looks so content and happy--as if she's saying, "Look at me. When it comes to parents, I've hit the jackpot!"
Congratulations to you all from Ted and me. xoxo
Oh Joy! Oh Rapture! What a dear little beauty. And look! She's smiling.
What a beautiful picture. So glad she is here and hope you are all doing well. Can't wait to meet her!!
xo
Lisa
So beautiful....
Congratulations,
What a sweetheart you have there. Your life is about to change in the most magical ways. Having a daughter is the best thing that ever happened to me. Enjoy,
kate
Oh, she's so beautiful, and so happy already! Look at that adorable little smile!
xoxo
Lisa
Congratulations! She's beautiful
She's beautiful! Congratulations!
Congratulations, Laini and Jim! What a beautiful little girl! Can't wait to hear more about the little Professor!
She's so beautiful! What a perfect picture!
Congratulations! You all look beautiful. And the Professor already looks like she's laughing! What a wonderful welcome to the world.
Yay! Congratulations!
Wish you three very happy and healty days.
Congrats! And she's smiling...how perfect.
I have been wishing for a safe delivery of your little one. Get ready for the most amazing journey. Congratulations!
Hurrah! Just clicked on here today on the off-chance there was any news before I go out So glad I did!
Congratulations! She's beautiful
What a lovely little Professor! Congratulations!
I just saw this. Congratulations to you and your husband! She's beautiful!
you three are sweet. congrats!
Big huge enormous congratulations to you all!! She is beautiful - it looks from here like she is smiling like a wee elf!
Can't wait to hear/ see/ read/ know more.
Well done, you! - giggle.
xo
Uber Congrats!
I can't believe I missed this yesterday when I've been obsessively checking every day! OMG - she looks perfect you guys. Sending much love and congratulations! Enjoy your babymoon!
Adorable! Congrats!
Oh, many congratulations! She is so beautiful, and smiling already. A photo to warm the heart. I can't wait to hear all about it! xo
Aww, beautiful! Look at that little smile. Congratulations!!!
Congratulations! Welcome home, Professor.
I want to see if she had red hair. Bet she does. She already looks like a sweetie elfin pie. Enjoy!
Oooh, she's beautiful! Congratulations!
I swear the baby's smiling.
Happy Baby Day! She is the happiest newborn I have ever seen. You can already tell what wonderful parents the two of you will be by how happy she is just to be in your arms. I am so happy for you!
I LOVE how she looks like she's smiling! Congratulations to you both. Welcome to the world, Professor!
oh such beautiful happiness in this photo! congratulations to all of you!!!!!
What a beautiful picture! I'm thrilled for you all!
*sniff*
A zillion congratulations! Welcome to the world, Professor.
so happy for you! congrads to the professor for a successful journey.
What a beautiful and happy little Leo baby! Congrats to you both.
Congratulations to you both! The photo is pure love. :)
Welcome to the world beautiful girl! Congratulations to Mom and Dad.
Hurrah! The Professor is beautiful!
congratulations!!
be well
anne
Congratulations ... what a gift!! Peace, JP/deb
Congrats.
She is so sweet!
Congratulatuions.
She might be one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen!
Aw, I adore her little tiny grin! So cute! She's beautiful, Miss Laini!
Awww, she's beautiful!
Don't think I've ever seen this many comments. Professor just draws in all the baby-starved onlookers!!! And rightfully, too...most beautiful baby I've ever seen!!
She's adorable and that's an awesome picture of all three of you!
congratulations.
Beautiful family! Congratulations ♥
Can't see the picture 'cos the library uses PicBlock. 8( But congratulations!
Oh, yes - and my usual comment regarding new babies: Encore!!!
8)
Word Verification: belion. To populate, or to cause to be populated, with lions.
What a sweet smile on that little face! What a lovely family! I am so very happy for all of you. Congratulations!
Congratulations! What a beautiful photo!
Wow! Now that's a launch party! Congrats.
Congratulations!such a beautiful family!thanx lainy for the tribe-tattoos.they finally arrived!I'm working on a thank you....but you have to be patient for a little more time.it's not finished yet.enjoy the new family-time!
bye,
nena
She certainly does look absolutely perfect. Beautiful. Congrats!!
beautiful. beautiful. God bless you precious parents and the wee angel.
WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL!!!
As I have only just come back from Africa. its a belated congratulations from this Sunday scribbler... much blessing on you all, you made a beautiful child :D
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