Authors, Libraries, and Book Promotion
Last week, my post about book promotion in libraries went live on The Write Life. Feel free to have a look. I hope that both librarians and authors find it helpful.Stay tuned for Wednesday, where I'll be interviewing the amazing K.C. Held.And…
Cover Reveal: RELEASE, by SF Benson
Title: Release: the Alliance ChroniclesAuthor: SF BensonGenre: New Adult DystopianCover Designer: Regina Wamba, Mae I DesignExpected Publication Date: January 12, 2017Blurb: Years before the United States collapses and the New Order takes…
THE HUNDRED LIES OF LIZZIE LOVETT by Chelsea Sedoti
I met Chelsea at this year's NCIBA Fall Discovery Show, and I was immediately intrigued by the book cover and premise of THE HUNDRED LIES OF LIZZIE LOVETT. The book doesn't come out until January, but here's a sneak peek:A teenage misfit named…
Book/Movie Review: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM (Warning! Spoilers Ahead!)
I'll admit, I've been a little more than excited about seeing Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, and while I left the movie relatively satisfied, I definitely have some minor critiques, especially now that I've also read the screenplay.When…
THE BOY WITH 17 SENSES, by Sheila Grau
I had the pleasure of meeting Sheila Grau at this year's NCIBA Fall Discovery Show. Her book is not only intriguing because it takes place on a very interesting planet, but it also reflects a very real condition--synesthesia, which I first learned…
Book Review: SNOWBIRDS by Crissa-Jean Chappell
A few years back, I interviewed Crissa-Jean Chappell about her groundbreaking book NARC. She has a new book out called SNOWBIRDS, a great innocence to experience story about a Mennonite girl trying to find her place in the world. Have a look:Every…
SOUND OF SIRENS by Jennifer Malone Wright
Title: Sound of SirensAuthor: Jennifer Malone WrightGenre: Paranormal RomanceHosted by: Lady Amber’s PRBlurb: Who can resist the sound of Sirens?The Hunters are still in Greece, continuing their pursuit of the original vampire, Pavlos.The…
The Love on the Edge series by Molly E. Lee
I met Molly at Utopiacon this year, and her books immediately caught my eye. Her descriptions are off the charts, and her characters jump right off the page, especially in her Love on the Edge series. Have a look:Blake Caster has been in an…
Westworld: The Colors of Humanity
I've been watching HBO's new sci-fi show, Westworld, loosely based on a screenplay by Michael Crichton. I like Crichton, and even though he's usually too left-brained for me, this series brings some surprising nuances. It's like Jurassic Park...but…
At Least We Still Have Lin-Manuel Miranda…
It's been a rough week for a lot of people, me included. I can think of no other way to end this week other than a splash of Lin-Manuel Miranda offering the motivation to keep going. Enjoy.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLeYXBBlkB…