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…
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…
THE GATEWAY THROUGH WHICH THEY CAME by Heather Marie
I'm really excited to feature Heather Marie's new book, THE GATEWAY THROUGH WHICH THEY CAME. Heather is a past giveaway winner, and when I happened to meet her in person at a recent conference, she mentioned this awesome new book of hers, debuting…
FINDING LOST by Deena Remiel
I've known Deena Remiel for a few years, and recently reconnected with her at a conference, where she was extremely supportive. She also has library experience--and calls librarians "Book Waitresses," which I love. At the con I attended, she…
PLANNING YOUR NOVEL by Janice Hardy
There are never enough good things to say about Janice Hardy. She has an awesome fantasy series, The Healing Wars, and she helps tons of writers on her Fiction University blog (formerly "The Other Side of the Story"). I interviewed Janice on…
ALWAYS MOM, FOREVER DAD by Joanna Rowland, illustrated by Penny Weber
I met Joanna Rowland at a recent SCBWI conference, and I'm excited to feature her debut picture book, ALWAYS MOM, FOREVER DAD.From Goodreads:In today's world, more and more children have parents who live separately. As these children move…
ME AGAIN, by Keith Cronin
I met Keith Cronin at the Backspace Writers Conference in New York last year, and we had a great time talking about librarian stuff (he worked in a library before he became a rock drummer and author). He also wrote a wonderful, touching book…