Novel Links

It's time for another weekly dose of Novel Links. In case you've missed the last few, you can find more Novel Links here.  

I love James Patterson's perspective on storytelling, but even more, I love that he knows there are so many different, wonderful ways to write a story.

And if you need a little tough love, here are 21 Harsh But Eye-Opening Writing Tips form Great Authors.

I just finished reading Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo, and I drove to a different library across town just to get my hands on Siege and Storm.

I'm considering starting a book club at work, but book clubs are such a gamble. My friend Paula has a theory about how easily book clubs get ruined, so I'll have to give it some thought.

This recipe for Spicy Sausage & Mixed Vegetable Skillet Pasta is already an instant classic in my house. I'm a sucker for andouille sausage.

The new lineup for ACL Music Festival is out. It's not for me, but people seem to be jazzed about it.

A little girl power from Emma Stone. What a classy lady.

And that's a wrap. The week's more than half over, people. Cheers to that!