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SuperNOVA

December 5, 2010
By Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
62 articles 0 photos 569 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. So I kick over a garbage can and say 'That's punk!'. So he kicks over a garbage can and says 'That's Punk'?, and I say 'No that's trendy'!"- Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day


Summary:

John Lange was your typical New York detective. At least, that's what he's been told. The only thing Lange can remember is getting caught in a near fatal explosion, and now his ex-wife's employers, an organization known only as Project NOVA, have become his only lifeline. No one's willing to tell the whole truth, and no one can be trusted. NOVA's own operatives have been disappearing, and someone on the outside has been watching Lange for a long, long time.

But before Lange can investigate the secretive Project NOVA, he's going to have to learn the truth about himself. And the secrets John Lange's own mind hides may yet make this case his last!


Frank C.

SuperNOVA


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AlexxxX GOLD said...
on Apr. 22 2011 at 8:51 pm
AlexxxX GOLD, Wichita, Kansas
18 articles 0 photos 13 comments

Favorite Quote:
\"A wise man makes more oppatunities then he finds\"

I havent actually read the whole thing yet cause I havent had the time but I did read the description I just thought Id tell you your story line is really good it seems very compelling a page turner and I if I get the time I will read it... its definately a good storyline though

on Apr. 22 2011 at 7:01 pm
it was really good. and long, i hope u keep writting and that i will be able to read it. i wish u luck in your writting path.

BeeBee Brown said...
on Apr. 22 2011 at 2:47 pm
How has SuperNOVA changed from the earliest drafts to the final drafts?

on Apr. 22 2011 at 10:50 am
Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
62 articles 0 photos 569 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. So I kick over a garbage can and say 'That's punk!'. So he kicks over a garbage can and says 'That's Punk'?, and I say 'No that's trendy'!"- Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day

Thanks for your comment, I'm glad the novel managed to win you over! One of the things I really made an effort to stress in the final draft (the TeenInk version is a few years old and only the first one fifth, roughly) is the characters' backgrounds and details; I tried to really flesh them out.

I don't understand what you mean about the adults versus teenagers thing. Are you saying it should be for ages 12 and up? I mean, I definitely don't recommend it to children, mostly to teens 14 and older.

Thanks again for your comment!


on Apr. 22 2011 at 10:37 am
Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
62 articles 0 photos 569 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. So I kick over a garbage can and say 'That's punk!'. So he kicks over a garbage can and says 'That's Punk'?, and I say 'No that's trendy'!"- Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day

Thanks, I think you'll find the retail version to be far less confusing...everything is given more time to develop naturally and some unneccessary story arcs have been cut. 

on Apr. 22 2011 at 1:27 am
Love.Hate.Passion., Spring Valley, Illinois
0 articles 0 photos 356 comments

Favorite Quote:
~Hope. Faith. Love~
~Be proud of who you are.You are all unique in a different way.~
~I WILL NOT fade into oblivion , and become less than
a distant memory.~

I must admit , I was very skeptical in reading this at first. I was positive I would hate it. Surprisingly , I like it. The story has an aura of mystery to it that keeps you hanging on to every word. The vivid imagery definantly keeps the book interesting , and the plot and twists included make for a good novel. If I would have to give you constructive critiscm on something , it would be that your characters don't have enough background info , and I wished they were described more thoroughly. I feel as if your sentences are often times choppy-ish and the piece does not seem to flow correctly in some places. This is a nice novel to read , but  I feel like it could use some improvement. It also seems to me as if it is more appropriate for adults, and not teenagers. It's just something I think would be a level 12+. I hope you take this criticsm constructively and I hope I have not offended you in any way , and I am only trying to give you my perspective on your novel.

.Izzy. BRONZE said...
on Apr. 21 2011 at 8:22 pm
.Izzy. BRONZE, Broadview Heights, Ohio
1 article 0 photos 388 comments
Wow! I loved this, I thought the storyline was really interesting. I was a little confused at some parts, but other than that I really liked reading this. Good job! 

on Apr. 21 2011 at 8:31 am
Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
62 articles 0 photos 569 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. So I kick over a garbage can and say 'That's punk!'. So he kicks over a garbage can and says 'That's Punk'?, and I say 'No that's trendy'!"- Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day

I don't blame you for being lost--that wasn't the end! The draft currently posted on Teen Ink is actually pretty old, and the final draft (which will hopefully be available in stores sometime later this year!) is vastly different. The final draft of the first chapter alone is longer than all ten of the "Teen Ink" chapters put together.

seara4u said...
on Apr. 20 2011 at 10:39 pm
seara4u, Meridian, Idaho
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I was a little lost at the end. But it was great!

on Apr. 18 2011 at 10:11 pm
Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
62 articles 0 photos 569 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. So I kick over a garbage can and say 'That's punk!'. So he kicks over a garbage can and says 'That's Punk'?, and I say 'No that's trendy'!"- Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day

Thanks for the question Barry, I knew you were going to ask one lol.

on Apr. 18 2011 at 8:58 pm
Where did your main characters names come from? John Lange, Nolan Thomas, Samuel Mortimer, etc.

on Apr. 18 2011 at 6:02 pm
Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
62 articles 0 photos 569 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. So I kick over a garbage can and say 'That's punk!'. So he kicks over a garbage can and says 'That's Punk'?, and I say 'No that's trendy'!"- Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day

Hey guys, there's only a few more days to submit your questions for the AUTHOR INTERVIEW! Keep submitting them, and keep reading/commenting/rating SuperNOVA every day!

on Apr. 17 2011 at 5:06 pm
Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
62 articles 0 photos 569 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. So I kick over a garbage can and say 'That's punk!'. So he kicks over a garbage can and says 'That's Punk'?, and I say 'No that's trendy'!"- Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day

Thanks, I think you'll really like the full version then! Let me know if you read any further!

on Apr. 17 2011 at 5:05 pm
Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
62 articles 0 photos 569 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. So I kick over a garbage can and say 'That's punk!'. So he kicks over a garbage can and says 'That's Punk'?, and I say 'No that's trendy'!"- Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day

Thanks, this draft doesn't even hold a candle to the final one, believe me!

TNT25 SILVER said...
on Apr. 16 2011 at 9:35 pm
TNT25 SILVER, Johnstown, Ohio
9 articles 0 photos 31 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Pain is just weakness leaving the body"

This was definitely intriguing to say the least. Very interesting. It was great.

on Apr. 15 2011 at 3:19 pm
hedwigy13 PLATINUM, Piscataway, New Jersey
27 articles 2 photos 21 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Only in the dictionary does success come before work." -unknown

I just finished the first page and it was amazing. I thought I was a good writer (atleast for being 11) but that was awesome. Keep writing! :P

on Apr. 15 2011 at 10:34 am
Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
62 articles 0 photos 569 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. So I kick over a garbage can and say 'That's punk!'. So he kicks over a garbage can and says 'That's Punk'?, and I say 'No that's trendy'!"- Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day

Thanks Amanda :D

Mondo said...
on Apr. 15 2011 at 10:24 am
Great read! LOVED the first chapter, and I'm eager to continue!!! (:

on Apr. 15 2011 at 10:02 am
Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
62 articles 0 photos 569 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. So I kick over a garbage can and say 'That's punk!'. So he kicks over a garbage can and says 'That's Punk'?, and I say 'No that's trendy'!"- Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day

Thanks, dude. Every little bit helps--we need to keep boosting readership!

on Apr. 15 2011 at 10:01 am
Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
62 articles 0 photos 569 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. So I kick over a garbage can and say 'That's punk!'. So he kicks over a garbage can and says 'That's Punk'?, and I say 'No that's trendy'!"- Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day

Don't worry, more SuperNOVA is on the way! You can check out a sneak preview on the official site!