Cover Reveal: FRAUD, by Casey L. Bond
I met Casey L. Bond at UtopiaCon, and I'm so excited to reveal the beautiful cover of her brand new book: Title: FraudAuthor: Casey L BondGenre: NA ParanormalCover Model: Ashley CarusoCover Designer: Cover Me DarlingCover Photography: Nadege…
The Crystal Frost Series by Alicia Rades
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…
Book Review: SUNKISSED by Jenny McLachlan
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…
RIDING CHANCE by Christine Kendall
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…
INTO THE ABYSS by Stefanie Gaither
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…
THE BOOK OF BART by Ryan Hill
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…
On Books and Libraries, and the Relevance of Each
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…
CURSE OF THE BOGGIN by D.J. MacHale
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…
Book Review: THE MARKED GIRL by Lindsey Klingele
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…
THE BLACKTHORN KEY and MARK OF THE PLAGUE by Kevin Sands
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…