MEET ME HERE by Bryan Bliss
Last year, I featured No Parking at the End Times by Bryan Bliss, and I'm happy to announce his new book, MEET ME HERE is getting tons of buzz, including a starred review in Booklist.In a single night—graduation night—Thomas has to decide:…
STOPWATCH STORIES by M. Todd Gallowglas
I first met Mr. Gallowglas at an author event, and not only has he been instrumental in motivating my writing, I've learned a great deal from him in a short time. His new flash fiction book, Stopwatch Stories Vol. 1, debuted at the beginning…
Review of CASH KAT by Linda Joy Singleton
A few months back, I featured THE CURIOUS CAT SPY CLUB series by Linda Joy Singleton. She also writes picture books, and I told her I'd be happy to post a review of her latest book, CASH KAT:Review of CASH KAT:Kat and Gram Hatter are all set…
BOUNDERS by Monica Tesler
When the ARC for BOUNDERS passed my desk, the first thing that drew me in was the cover. That was immediately followed by the story, and I was quick to order copies for the Sacramento Public Library.Thirteen years ago, Earth Force—a space-military…
REAWAKENED by Colleen Houck
I've been a fan of Colleen Houck ever since Tiger's Curse, and if you haven't read her books yet, they offer wonderful examples of effective world-building. I had the fortune of meeting her at the Northern California Independent Booksellers…
KILL THE BOY BAND by Goldy Moldavsky
I randomly met Goldy Moldavsky at last year's BEA, in an autograph line for Libba Bray. The more she described KILL THE BOY BAND, the more I couldn't wait to read it, and when I saw an ARC at a Scholastic booth at a conference the following…
YOU’RE STILL THE ONE by Rachel Harris: Inkslinger Blog Tour
I was lucky enough to meet Rachel at last year's UTOPIAcon, and I was immediately drawn in to the My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century series. So when @InkSlingerPR offered a chance to be part of the blog tour for YOU'RE STILL THE ONE, Rachel's…
THE SHADOW QUEEN by C.J. Redwine
I've been a fan of C.J. Redwine ever since Defiance, and was thankful for the chance to interview her back in 2012. I was also lucky enough to attend one of her workshops, and it was worth every penny (they all are). While there, I found out…
FIRSTS by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn
I was intrigued by FIRSTS when it came across my desk as an ARC. I started reading the first chapter...and then I couldn't stop. Not only does this book have great characterization and voice, but it tactfully handles a difficult topic, and will…
THE MYSTERY OF HOLLOW PLACES by Rebecca Podos
I first met Rebecca Podos when she took part in one of Operation Awesome's Mystery Agent contests. About year and a half later, I stumbled upon her starred review in Booklist, and immediately ordered THE MYSTERY OF HOLLOW PLACES for my library…