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I AM A GOOD DOG: A DOGTOWN book by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

I am always thrilled to feature both Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko. When I found out they had a third Dogtown book (coming out a week from today on 09.22.26), I couldn't wait to ask them about it. (And feel free to check out their…
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WEIRDOS WELCOME by Cynthia Baseman

This book has such a wonderful title that I definitely didn't have a hard time deciding to feature it. WEIRDOS WELCOME, a YA romance, came out last February. It has great neurodiverse representation and an engaging narrative voice. Rae struggles…
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The Paraxous Star Cluster Series by Rebecca Inch-Partridge and BayCon 2026!

I first met Rebecca Inch-Partridge at a local author event, and after spending some time with her, I can attest that she is both a great author and a wonderful human. Her Paradous Star Cluster series features both ESCAPING THE DASHIA and HUNTING…
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Glow by Nancy Stone

I first got connected with Nancy Stone through a mutual connection of ours in the publishing world. As soon as I heard the premise of Glow I knew I had to feature it, and I'm thrilled to report that it is out TODAY, June 23, 2026:   Cordelia…

Robbie McNeil’s Hit List by Brianna Heath

I first met Brianna Heath at an event she did at Lavender Library (LLACE) in Midtown Sacramento. I was immediately intrigued by the premise of this adult mystery thriller, and I'm delighted to feature it.   Contract killer Robbie…
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Broken Pencils by J.R. Rice

This week I had the privilege of doing a video interview with J.R. Rice, author of BROKEN PENCILS. We met at a local author fair and the title and theme of his book was so intriguing I had to feature it. Jonah Tarver, a troubled Oakland teenager…
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The Pumpkin Princess series by Steven Banbury

At the San Joaquin Valley Book Festival a few weeks back, my author signing table was next to Steven Banbury's and I remembered hearing about this middle grade series and being curious about it. So far, there are two books, The Pumpkin Princess…
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The Code Busters Club series and Murder at Blackwood Inn by Penny Warner

I had the privilege of meeting Penny Warner when we were on a panel together at this year's Sacramento Book Festival. I found out she has an excellent middle grade mystery series called The Code Busters Club, and she also writes mysteries for…
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AT THE EDGE OF LOST by Martha Brockenbrough

So, it's been a minute! This year has been a bit of a whirlwind, but things are calming down enough so that I can finally post some author interviews again! I first featured Martha Brockenbrough all the way back in 2017 (!) After I saw her…
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The Memory Spinner by C.M. Cornwell

THE MEMORY SPINNER by C.M. Cornwell is an absolute must read. It's so well put together and engaging that it's hard to believe it's a debut from this middle grade author. Have a look:   Since her mama died, thirteen-year-old Lavender…