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| Midnight at the Barclay Hotel |
With Midnight at the Barclay Hotel, Fleur Bradley has written a delightful middle grade mystery romp through a historic hotel set in the Rocky Mountains. Xavier Bonet’s illustrations are an entertaining addition to the mystery. Published by Viking, Midnight at the Barclay Hotel has plot twists and red herrings. Ms. Bradley's story is so compelling that once National Novel Writing Month 2022 has finished, I will reread it.
Two Question Interview with Fleur Bradley
Hello Fleur. Welcome.
ETC: Regarding writing, what do you know now that you wish that you had known when you first started writing novels?
FB: Celebrate those small accomplishments. A book is really a culmination of a lot of small successes and times the author persevered. So much of writing is revision, and that's hard! I wish I had known in the beginning how important it is to recognize the small moments of achievement.
ETC: What would you recommend for those under the age of 12 years who would like to write?
FB: Write short stories first. They're fun to write, quicker to complete, and a great way to develop craft. And find some fellow writers your age! The library often has writers’ groups. You need friends to stay motivated.
Thank you so much, Fleur.
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