I met Alicia at UtopiaCon this year. She’s the author of the Crystal Frost series, and she has a new book, Distant Dreams, coming out October 12. Not only does she write excellent books, but she also has her own freelance writing business. Have a look at her amazing work (especially those book covers!): The […]
I first heard about Jenny McLachlan from an associate publicist at MacMillan Publishers, and I’m so glad I read this book! Every good story has a great first line, and SUNKISSED is no exception: “I’m hiding in my bedroom wardrobe with my sister’s ex-boyfriend.” This series did well in the U.K., and I’m really hoping […]
I had to feature Christine’s Kendall’s upcoming debut–it’s beautiful, and it has horses! I really hope all libraries get a hold of this one, and that plenty of teens, particularly in urban areas, get to read it. It releases on October 11: Troy is a kid with a passion. And dreams. And wanting to do […]
I featured Stefanie Gaither’s first book, FALLS THE SHADOW, because of her ability to hook readers. Little did I know that it was only the beginning. She also has a beautiful way with words, and way to hit a reader right between the eyes. As an example, here’s one of my favorite quotes from FALLS […]
I met Ryan Hill at UtopiaCon this year, and when I found out about the BOOK OF BART, I knew I had to feature it. Have a look: Working for the man upstairs stinks, but working with Samantha, an angel in training? Offensive! Only one thing is so powerful, so dangerous that Heaven and Hell […]
Libraries are a vital place for information and books. If you don’t believe me, this article by Neil Gaiman might convince you. Most of the time, librarians do everything they can to provide services and programs to the public, mostly by making a lot out of very limited resources. Which is why, contrary to popular […]
I’ve been a fan of D.J. MacHale for many years, especially his Pendragon series, and when I learned he had a new series, The Library, I couldn’t wait to feature it. Book 1, CURSE OF THE BOGGIN, came out on September 6: Enter the Library, where no one knows how the stories end . . […]
I featured THE MARKED GIRL back on August 3, and as soon as I got a copy, I devoured it. It’s a unique take on a portal story that offers superb writing, a page-turning plot, and a beautifully layered tale with amazing characters. Here’s the book cover and blurb: When Cedric, crowned prince of Caelum, […]
I first saw Kevin Sands at BEA 2015, when THE BLACKTHORN KEY came out. I then saw him on a panel at this year’s Bay Area Book Festival, and found out the sequel, MARK OF THE PLAGUE, was due out in September. It came out yesterday, and I’ve already ordered a copy. Have a look: […]
Happy Labor Day, everyone! Stay tuned for another author interview this Wednesday. In the meantime, I will be following this cat’s example: