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May 2015 | Virginia Beach
Visit www.nottingswood.com/press-kit for contact details, review copies, photos, Q&A, and an author bio.
the worlds of tim burton and Dr Seuss collide in a uniquely inspiring fairy-tale.
When others are dreaming at 2am, author JR Young is putting those dreams on paper.
After a relentless urge to write continued to nag him, author JR Young sat at his laptop and began writing whatever came to his mind. It was one of many sleepless nights for Young, and what emerged at 2am that morning was the first five pages of The Tale of Nottingswood—what he calls a Tim-Burton-meets-Dr.-Seuss dystopian fairy-tale adventure.
By merging the twisted, dream-like worlds of Tim Burton and the bouncing meters of Dr. Seuss, Young began creating a story that, as Kirkus Reviews puts it, “...is uniquely his own.” But it wasn’t easy writing a 14,000 word poem that reads like a novel.
Soon after starting, JR lost faith in the project. Struggling to make ends meet, he quit writing to finding steady work. A year later, the same urge to “write” pressed on him again. He returned to finish this one-of-a-kind middle-grade fantasy which quickly became an emotional journey he never anticipated.
Nottingswood is a parable. And like dreams, the story is deeply symbolic and metaphoric. According to Young, the first time one reads The Tale of Nottingswood, they find an endearing dystopian adventure. But, much like C.S. Lewis’ works, for example, it’s in the rereading where the deeper meanings begin to unfold. Readers of all ages will ultimately find themselves enveloped in various degrees of enlightenment as they begin to piece together the true, universal principles that are illustrated by even the most seemingly insignificant detail.
"Young’s whimsical narrative is superb. He spins a fairy tale written almost exclusively in verse that flows beautifully throughout his short tale.... The fairy-tale elements, such as magical creatures and an enchanted cloak, will appeal to a young audience, while the underlying moral questions of good and evil, the privilege of free will and the value of taking risks will intrigue readers of all ages.... While Young’s work feels inspired by Dr. Seuss and C.S. Lewis, he creates a story that is uniquely his own. A touching fable that speaks to readers of all ages." --Kirkus Reviews
The first book JR Young learned to read was by Dr. Seuss. His mother’s ritual of bringing bedtime stories to life created within JR an appreciation for the art of story telling. With a background in musical theatre and songwriting, JR has used these skills to reach audiences across the U.S. Read more at www.Nottingswood.com.
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May 2015 | Virginia Beach
Visit www.nottingswood.com/press-kit for contact details, review copies, photos, Q&A, and an author bio.
the worlds of tim burton and Dr Seuss collide in a uniquely inspiring fairy-tale.
When others are dreaming at 2am, author JR Young is putting those dreams on paper.
After a relentless urge to write continued to nag him, author JR Young sat at his laptop and began writing whatever came to his mind. It was one of many sleepless nights for Young, and what emerged at 2am that morning was the first five pages of The Tale of Nottingswood—what he calls a Tim-Burton-meets-Dr.-Seuss dystopian fairy-tale adventure.
By merging the twisted, dream-like worlds of Tim Burton and the bouncing meters of Dr. Seuss, Young began creating a story that, as Kirkus Reviews puts it, “...is uniquely his own.” But it wasn’t easy writing a 14,000 word poem that reads like a novel.
Soon after starting, JR lost faith in the project. Struggling to make ends meet, he quit writing to finding steady work. A year later, the same urge to “write” pressed on him again. He returned to finish this one-of-a-kind middle-grade fantasy which quickly became an emotional journey he never anticipated.
Nottingswood is a parable. And like dreams, the story is deeply symbolic and metaphoric. According to Young, the first time one reads The Tale of Nottingswood, they find an endearing dystopian adventure. But, much like C.S. Lewis’ works, for example, it’s in the rereading where the deeper meanings begin to unfold. Readers of all ages will ultimately find themselves enveloped in various degrees of enlightenment as they begin to piece together the true, universal principles that are illustrated by even the most seemingly insignificant detail.
"Young’s whimsical narrative is superb. He spins a fairy tale written almost exclusively in verse that flows beautifully throughout his short tale.... The fairy-tale elements, such as magical creatures and an enchanted cloak, will appeal to a young audience, while the underlying moral questions of good and evil, the privilege of free will and the value of taking risks will intrigue readers of all ages.... While Young’s work feels inspired by Dr. Seuss and C.S. Lewis, he creates a story that is uniquely his own. A touching fable that speaks to readers of all ages." --Kirkus Reviews
The first book JR Young learned to read was by Dr. Seuss. His mother’s ritual of bringing bedtime stories to life created within JR an appreciation for the art of story telling. With a background in musical theatre and songwriting, JR has used these skills to reach audiences across the U.S. Read more at www.Nottingswood.com.
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