STILL LIFE WITH TORNADO by A.S. King
Every time I read one of A.S. King's novels, I think she can't possibly top it. Especially with the brilliant ways she's been able to answer interview questions here on three different occasions: specifically here, here, and here. She is the…
THE TUNDRA TRIALS, the newest in the Bounders Series by Monica Tesler
Earlier this year, I featured the Bounders series by Monica Tesler. The newest book in the series, THE TUNDRA TRIALS, debuted yesterday. And, the first book in the series was also renamed with a new, episodic title. Have a look:Thirteen years…
HOLDING COURT by K.C. Held
HOLDING COURT is just the kind of book I love to read. Not just for the setting (a castle-turned-dinner theater) or the comedy. It's the unique voice that really makes this book sing, starting with the very first line: "I'm standing behind the…
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…
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…
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…
HOW TO BE BRAVE and THE BEST POSSIBLE ANSWER by E. Katherine Kottaras
HOW TO BE BRAVE passed my desk long ago as an ARC, and I was immediately intrigued by it. I think we can agree, given what's happened this week, that these book titles offer much needed inspiration. Have a look:Reeling from her mother's death,…
REGRESS by SF Benson
I had the fortune of winning REGRESS as part of a Facebook event, and I'm loving it so far. I also met SF Benson at UTOPiAcon, and she is one of my favorite people. Have a look at this amazing premise:The United States has fallen.Creativity…
Guest Post! Anna Staniszewski: Finding the Emotion in Your Story Idea
I've been fortunate enough to feature Anna Staniszewski on a variety of occasions, including here, here, and here. I'm also excited about her newest book, ONCE UPON A CRUISE.Ainsley never wanted to spend her summer on a fairy tale cruise--especially…
TATTOO ATLAS by Tim Floreen
Last year, I featured Tim Floreen's first book, WILLFUL MACHINES, and loved it. His new book, TATTOO ATLAS, debuts next week, and it has a great premise. Have a look:A year ago, Rem Braithwaite watched his classmate Franklin Kettle commit a…