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| Daybreak on Raven Island by Fleur Bradley |
Daybreak on Raven Island by
Fleur Bradley published by Viking an imprint of Penguin Random House in 2022 describes
a seventh-grade field trip that has gone bad for three protagonists. They miss
the ferry back to the city and must survive the night on a cold island with a
host of mysterious characters, solve some puzzles and find a killer. The story and
location are fictitious. However, the island was inspired by Alcatraz Island. This
middle grade mystery contains themes of friendship and understanding. Cover illustrated by Manuel Sumberac.
Daybreak on Raven Island was designed by Lucia Baez who began her graphic art career working on the high school year book and newspaper.
One Question Interview with Fleur Bradley
Hello Fleur. Welcome.
ETC: How do you revise?
FB: After I finish my rough draft, I let the manuscript 'cool off' for a week or two (sometimes longer). When I feel ready to tackle it, I print out the whole thing and read it, taking notes on plot, character, and pacing problems I see. I then make an editing plan, revising for big picture changes first. After that draft is finished, I may go one more round before giving it a final pass for small changes. I print the whole manuscript each time, so I try to plant a tree or two each year to make up for it... After those three or so drafts it's off, either to beta readers or my agent. I reward myself with a nice dinner out or cake (usually both).
Thank you again for the support! It means a lot.
ETC: Thank you so much for sharing your revision technique.
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