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THE FOREST KING'S DAUGHTER by Elly Blake

I was thrilled to feature Elly Blake's last series, The Frostblood Saga, starting with Frostblood, followed by Fireblood, and ending with Nightblood. Her new series, starting with THE FOREST KING'S DAUGHTER, offers star-crossed enemies-to-lovers…
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THE VANISHED ONES by Chad Lucas

I was fortunate enough to feature the books in Chad Lucas' previous series, Thanks A Lot, Universe, and You Owe Me One, Universe. When I heard the premise of THE VANISHED ONES (01/28/25), I knew another interview was in order. Have a look:   On…
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ELVIS AND THE WORLD AS IT STANDS by Lisa Frenkel Riddiough

I met Lisa Frankel Riddiough at a Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators gathering and when I heard the premise of ELVIS AND THE WORLD AS IT STANDS, I had to feature this delightful middle grade book with an animal protagonist.…
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STAY, GIRL by Angelica R. Jackson

Angelica R. Jackson has been a very helpful critique partner over the years, and I'm excited to announce that we will be sharing a table together at this year's Sacramento Book Festival. I was honored to feature her YA book, Crow's Rest and…
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THE WITCHING WIND by Natalie Lloyd

Long ago, I saw Natalie Lloyd's middle grade magical realism book, A Snicker of Magic in the Scholastic booth at a conference. I finally snagged my copy of it this year, along with her newest book, THE WITCHING WIND. Natalie Lloyd is an author…
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SOMEWHERE ON MACKINAC by Jeff Adams

I met Jeff Adams at an author event a few years back, and I was so impressed with him and his books, that I asked him for an interview. I was particularly intrigued by his novel SOMEWHERE ON MACKINAC, and its connections to the movie classic,…
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FIRST TO FIND by Catherine Arguelles

I was thrilled to feature Catherine Arguelles's debut middle grade book Flip Turns, especially as part of a group post last summer before the 2024 Olympics. Her newest middle grade novel, FIRST TO FIND, centers on a missing girl and her friend…
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SAME PAGE by Elly Swartz

I am such a huge fan of Elly Swartz and her books, and I've been honored to feature Hidden Truths and Dear Student. When I heard about her newest book, SAME PAGE, and how it confronted the enormously important issue of book banning and censoring…
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BIRDIE'S BILLIONS by Edith Cohn

I met Edith Cohn at the Annual American Library Association Conference in June 2024, and when I learned the premise of her middle grade book, BIRDIE'S BILLIONS, I had to feature it. Have a look:   A savvy young girl finds half a million…
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BOTTLED SECRETS OF ROSEWOOD by Mary Kendall

When I first heard the premise of BOTTLED SECRETS OF ROSEWOOD by my fellow Artemesia author, Mary Kendall, I had to buy it. This page-turning mystery was released on July 16, 2024. Miranda falls in love with her dream house but soon discovers…