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Discussion Guide for A WORK OF ART by Melody Maysonet

Posted on October 10, 2015March 21, 2017 by Melody Maysonet

1. In the book’s opening paragraph, Tera says that painting her dad is “all about mood.” What mood does the author create in describing this painting? After reading this paragraph, how do you think Tera sees her father? 2. In chapter three, Tera’s dad is teaching five-year-old Tera to draw a self-portrait. In what ways…

How One Character Can Have Two Points of View

Posted on April 28, 2015March 21, 2017 by Melody Maysonet

A WORK OF ART is a first-person narrative, but the main character’s flashbacks are told in third person. This was a deliberate choice on my part to show how seventeen-year-old Tera has removed herself from her past, as if her memories belong to someone else. To further set off the flashbacks, I gave each one…

The Art of Symbolism

Posted on April 5, 2015March 21, 2017 by Melody Maysonet

I remember studying symbolism in high school after reading a short story called “The White Heron” by Sarah Orne Jewett. The story is filled with symbolism, and to be honest, it bored me, but I absolutely loved the idea that literature could be bubbling over with these mini riddles called symbols. Shortly after studying “The…

Winners Announced for A WORK OF ART Teen Art Contest

Posted on March 22, 2015March 21, 2017 by Melody Maysonet

For the teen art contest at my book-launch party, I asked teens to draw or paint one of two things: (1) A self-portrait. One of the book’s themes is about how we see ourselves. Tera, the main character, paints a number of self-portraits, and in each one, she sees herself in a different way. (2)…

A Writer’s Lucky Day (Part 4 of a Countdown to Publication)

Posted on March 18, 2015March 21, 2017 by Melody Maysonet

Today, I’m feeling pretty lucky. Aside from the fact that I have a wonderful family and that we’re all in reasonably good health, March 18, 2015, is the official release of my first novel: A Work of Art. Not only that, but I got to celebrate by sitting in on a parent book-club meeting at…

Best First Book Sighting Ever! OR Countdown to Publication, Part 3

Posted on March 14, 2015March 22, 2017 by Melody Maysonet

When I last left off in Part 2, I was jumping up and down (in my head) because A Work of Art was chosen as the next selection for the parent YA book club at my son’s school. I was riding high, and then, something even better happened… Ten days before release date: A writer…

A Debut Author’s Countdown to Publication, Part 1

Posted on March 2, 2015March 21, 2017 by Melody Maysonet

With less than three weeks before the release date of my debut YA novel (A Work of Art, Merit Press), I thought I’d start blogging about what the journey from contract signing to release date has been like so far. This first installment will be a recap from the time I signed the contract up…

The Elusive Kirkus Star

Posted on January 12, 2015March 21, 2017 by Melody Maysonet

As a debut author, getting your book reviewed is a big deal, so in the weeks after my advanced reader copies (ARCs) went out to reviewers, I’ve been nervously waiting, telling myself that if my book gets slammed, it’s just one person’s opinion, right? Well, I just got word that A WORK OF ART received…

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