Analysis/ reaserch paper of Annette Curtis Klause, author of The Silver Kiss

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Setting the Scene

Adrian Castaneda

Honors English 10

14 April 2008

Mrs. Rich

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Adrian Castaneda

Honors English 10

April 8, 2008

Mrs. Rich

Setting the Scene

Annette Curtis Klause incorporated her unique writing style to write a romantic novel based on a vampire to create an outstanding suspense story.

Introduction

Background information

Birthplace, occupation(s), inspiration

Awards

Her writing style

Suspenseful tone

Romantic mood setting

Comparison to her other works

Comparison to other authors

How she set the scene

Similarity to Twilight

Conclusion

Adrian Castaneda

Honors English 10

14 April 2008

Mrs. Rich

Setting the Scene

Early exposure to fantastic literature such as: science fiction, fantasy, and horror helped shaped the magnificent author we know today as Annette Curtis Klause ("Annette Curtis Klause"). Klause's first novel, The Silver Kiss, served as a basis for the themes and morals she would portray in her later novels.

She had no clue that she would inspire many young adults to follow similar paths in their works. She would later be awarded for her outstanding achievements. Annette Curtis Klause incorporated her unique writing style to write a romantic novel based on a vampire to create an outstanding suspense story.

Annette Curtis Klause was born on June 20, 1953 in Bristol England ("Annette Curtis Klause"). She later came to the United States in 1968 when she was fifteen years old ("Annette Curtis Klause"). Growing up, Klause had a passion reading fantasy and science-fiction literature that had insights on human behavior ("Annette Curtis Klause"). This is how she began her journey as an author. While in the United States, Klause served in various positions for library contracting companies and as a full-time children's librarian ("Annette Curtis Klause"). Klause has also worked for...