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Leigh Bardugo

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Sticks and Stones: My Approach to World Building – a guest post by Leigh Bardugo

It’s always a little uncomfortable for me to talk about the way that I built the world of the Grisha Trilogy. As a novice fantasy author, I didn’t have an established method or some series of practices. I just had to find my way. Still, looking back, it’s clear to me that the process broke down into two basic phases.

1. Structure: The Reader’s Sense of Order

For me, stories always begin with scenes I can’t get out of my head, bits … More

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Exclusive Sneak Peek Inside the world of THE GATHERING DARK

We’re very excited to be able to bring you an exclusive film of Leigh Bardugo reading an extract from THE GATHERING DARK! To celebrate we’re giving you a chance to enter to win 1 of 5 early reading copies? Watch the film and then send the answer to this question: What is the name of the tall Heartrender mentioned in this extract? to competitions@orionbooks.co.uk with the subject line: Gathering Dark by 11.59 on the 11th May. Good luck!

 

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The Gathering Dark

The Gathering Dark by Leigh Bardugo is a debut YA crossover novel from our sister imprint, Indigo. It’s fantastic. Sweeping and filled with adventure and romance it’s the kind of book you just can’t stop talking about. Well, I can’t stop talking about it. So to celebrate this Valentine’s Day we’re sharing the book love with you by giving you a chance to win the Ultimate Valentine’s Day … More

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