Author of Young Adult and Teen Books
Prescription for Love was my first book. I actually typed it on an old electric typewriter that I purchased at a thrift store. When I first began writing it, all I had to go on was my own experiences. It rather grew from there and became a sweet romance. It’s not fantastic. It is what it …
I’ve been trying my best to wade through my teaching obligations to set aside time to write. I’m debating on if I should finish something I’ve started, or if I should start a new book entirely. I had a goal to think about an outline and a catchy opening. Well, here is the opening: Zane …
My book, Operation: Containment is now on sale across several mediums. For details, see the page:http://marthalthurston.com/p/operation-containment.html
Finding ideas can often be elusive, especially if you just sit down with a blank sheet of paper and stare at it. Often times, though, before I sit down, I go through my idea file. If a story seems interesting, I will jot it down. If an idea seems plausible, I will jot it down. …
My Mom: The source of my inspiration andmy motivation for wanting to be the best I can be. I thought that a little motivational post for a Monday was in the works. Why do I do the things that I do, and in the ways in which I do them? I can answer that in …
The first book that I published was Operation Homecoming Queen. It started, not as a novel, but as an example for a student who was struggling with the concept of creating a scary scene. In fact, the scene where she finds herself in the rain looking at her reflection in a mirror, was an example …
For a Teaser Tuesday, I thought I would include a small excerpt from my upcoming novel: Operation: Containment. At last, he seemed to be within twenty yards inside the containment field. He had been lucky, so far, and he was afraid that at any moment his luck would run out. He sat down …
Presented Flag When my father passed away on April 2nd of this year, I sat in his memorial service and the Marines presented me with this flag. In that moment, I thought about all the family members of servicemen and women who have been handed that same folded emblem of service. On this July 4th, …
Generally, during the summer, I have a chance to get caught up on writing, proofreading, and reading. Not this summer. I have managed to work on writing and proofreading, but I have not had a chance to enjoy reading just for pleasure. I’m hoping that changes now that July is here, but I’m not going …