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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...