I BELONG TO YOU by Lisa Renee Jones
Lisa Renee Jones is a New York Times bestselling author, and her new book, I BELONG TO YOU, the fifth in her Inside Out series, just came out yesterday! Have a look:Master…Being that person, that man is how I define myself, how I allow the…
THE BURIED by Shelley Coriell
I was fortunate enough to meet Shelley at an RWA event in Arizona, and at a few subsequent writing conferences where she conducted workshops. Not only is she a great speaker, but her writing is fantastic. Her latest novel, THE BURIED, is the…
Reassessments, and an Author Interview Next Week
I've slowed down with blogging here for a bit because I'm in the final throes of revisions for my current WIP, and I'm devoting more time to building my craft through short stories, scripts, and other types of media. I'm also taking some time…
THE WHATNOT, by Stefan Bachmann
Back in 2012, I interviewed Stefan Bachmann about his debut novel, THE PECULIAR. I'm happy to report that the sequel, THE WHATNOT, just came out in paperback. Have a look:"Oh, the Sly King, the Sly King, in his towers of ash and wind." …
GLORY O’ BRIEN’S HISTORY OF THE FUTURE by A.S. King
Last year, I featured A.S. King's book REALITY BOY, which I loved. I was excited to meet her again at this year's American Library Association Conference, where I found out about her new book. The premise is knock-your-socks-off amazing:Would…
FALLS THE SHADOW by Stefanie Gaither
I contacted Stefanie after I read her fantastic Fiction University post on hooking readers. Her debut novel, FALLS THE SHADOW, is a unique YA science fiction thriller, and the premise grabbed me immediately:From Goodreads: When Cate Benson…
RUDE DUDE’S BOOK OF FOOD by Tim J. Myers
I connected with Tim through SCBWI, and his unique take on food trivia for kids intrigued me. RUDE DUDE'S BOOK OF FOOD: STORIES BEHIND SOME OF THE CRAZY COOL STUFF WE EAT is now available, and looks like a great addition to K-12 school libraries.…
DEAD OVER HEELS by Alison Kemper
Earlier this year, I interviewed Alison Kemper about her book DONNA OF THE DEAD. I was excited to learn that her new book, DEAD OVER HEELS, debuts September 29th. Check it out:From Goodreads:Glenview, North Carolina. Also known―at least to…
More on Overworking, and the Scourge of Ear Infections
Apologies for the brief blog lapse. I should blame Hawaii, but I'd rather wreak havoc on the ear infection I got while I was there.Either way, I needed the break. I'd relapsed into my old habit of working too hard. To find out more, see my post…
CROW’S REST, by Angelica R. Jackson
Long ago, Angelica was kind enough to critique a novel of mine that wasn't ready for prime-time--and her feedback really showed me where it needed work.In exchange, I got to read CROW'S REST in its earlier stages, and when I did, I knew it would…