Middle Grade Ninja: Podcast
A podcast about reading and writing middle grade novels utilizing ninja stealth and skill. Rob Kent interviews fellow authors and various publishing professionals to discuss the craft and business of producing middle grade and young adult novels. The Middle Grade Ninja Podcast is available on Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, itunes, Podbean, Podblaster, RadioPublic, blubrry, Listen Notes, Google […]
Middle Grade Ninja: Interviews with Editors
7 Questions For Editors is a series of interviews conducted with some of today’s top editors. Every editor faces the same 7 questions and I have not edited their responses in any way. All of these editors are extremely cool for doing this and I cannot thank them enough. Check back frequently to see who will be the […]
Middle Grade Ninja: Appearances
Would you like to meet me in person? If you’re an Esteemed Reader, I’d sure like to meet you. Below are some times and places we can make that happen. I hope to see you there. If you’re coordinating an event or school visit, I’d love an invitation. Email me at Bannekerbones [at] gmail [dot] […]
Middle Grade Ninja: Guest Post: Why Literary Agent Joanna Volpe Loves Middle Grade
THIS WEEK IN NINJA-ING: Tuesday’s Book of the Week is Lizzy Speare and the Cursed Tomb, Wednesday we’re discussing Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Thursday author Ally Malinenko will face the 7 Questions. Saturday, as ever, we’ll be joined by a surprise literary agent. Today, we are incredibly fortunate to have our first guest post ever […]
Middle Grade Ninja: Where the Heck is the Ninja?
I am here, Esteemed Reader. I know it may not seem like it as we had no posts last week and aside from this note, there will be no posts this week… or next week. So here’s the deal: I don’t talk about my day job on this blog because I doubt you’d find it […]
Middle Grade Ninja: Whatever Happened to That Nice Ninja Fellow?
Hello there, Esteemed Reader. Oh how I miss you and a twisted part of me hopes you miss me just a little. I’m hoping my Book of the Week Reviews have been something you enjoyed reading when your boss or teacher wasn’t looking and in my absence you’ve been reading some other blog that’s almost […]
Middle Grade Ninja: Toy Story 3 and Darkness in Children’s Stories
Hey there, Esteemed Reader. I hope your weekend is going well. Mine is swell, thus far. I had time yesterday and today to do some serious writing and as soon as I finish this post, I’m going to get back to it. And, of course, I’m reading the last of Dawn Lairamore’s Ivy’s Ever After […]
Middle Grade Ninja: Today’s A Good Day
I know the blog’s been quiet this week, but I’ve been busy:
Middle Grade Ninja: Thoughts on the Midwest Writers Workshop
How was your weekend, Esteemed Reader? Mine was wonderful. It didn’t hurt that we had a visit from big time literary agent Daniel Lazar. That was awesome. But I also had the good fortune to attend the Midwest Writers Workshop, which is held every year in Muncie, IN, my old stomping grounds. This was my […]
Middle Grade Ninja: Thoughts On God
A polite person never discusses religion or politics, Esteemed Reader, but as you’ve no doubt noticed, I’m not always polite:) If you’re hoping to read a post that validates your own religious experiences, you may not find it here. I’m going to watch my language as always, but by necessity there will be some adult […]