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…
We Must All Keep Our Lights Burning
Like many, I was shocked and saddened when I heard about Robin Williams' passing. I'd only met him once, and when I did, I was so in awe I barely spoke. And even though he didn't know me from a hole in the wall, I felt like I'd lost a kindred…
SERVANTS OF THE STORM by Delilah S. Dawson
There's a possibility I'll be going dark for the first few weeks in August. We planned a trip to Hawaii, so barring any hurricanes, hopefully I'll be on a beach somewhere then.But now, to business...Long ago, Delilah S. Dawson was one of my…
BLIGHTBORN by Chuck Wendig
A few years ago I stumbled on a wonderful blog, Terribleminds, and it totally shifted the way I thought about writing. Especially this post. And this one. And this one. And hell, there are just too many.I finally had the chance to meet Chuck…
DRIFTING, by Katia D. Ulysse
DRIFTING by Katia D. Ulysse provides a unique lens into the Haitian experience, ranging from 1970-2010, including the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake. It's an interwoven narrative of stories connected with a common theme: humanity.From Goodreads:…
INVINCIBLE WILD by Jessica Taylor
I met Jessica Taylor at a recent conference, and her upcoming book INVINCIBLE WILD sounded super intriguing! It will debut in Fall 2015, and the cover is coming soon! You can also find her on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, and Instagram.From…