BUTTER and DEAD ENDS by Erin Jade Lange
I met Erin Lange at a recent conference and bought her books immediately. She has one of the strongest voices I've ever read. Her debut BUTTER just made YALSA's 2013 Teens' Top Ten List and she has a new release entitled DEAD ENDS.A lonely obese…
THE BEST LAID PLANS by Tamara Mataya
From last week's interview with Kelly Barnhill, her short story, "The Insect and the Astronomer," is now available for free! This week, we switch to romance. I found Tamara Mataya on Twitter when I saw her posts on Janet Reid's blog. Not only…
THE TRUE STORY OF JACK and IRON HEARTED VIOLET by Kelly Barnhill
When I read this blog post by author Kelly Barhill, I knew I wanted to interview her immediately. In addition to her novels, she also has a new short story called, "The Insect and the Astronomer" in Lightspeed Magazine. Be sure to check it out!Enter…
THE MURDER COMPLEX, by Lindsay Cummings
Lindsay Cummings' book THE MURDER COMPLEX doesn't come out until next year, but the premise was so intriguing that I couldn't wait to feature it. See below:Your mind is not your own...Meadow Woodson, a fifteen-year-old girl who has been trained…
REALITY BOY, by A.S. King
I had the privilege of seeing A.S. King's keynote during Backspace last May. Her speech was inspirational, truthful, and it brought me to tears. This post from the Backspace Forum gives a sample of her sly wit and keen observations. If you…
SOUL KISSED, by Erin Kellison
I'm super excited about Erin Kellison's newest release, SOUL KISSED, the second in the Shadow Kissed series. The first one, FIRE KISSED, was amazing--I couldn't put it down. And, if you go on Amazon today, you can get the first book in the Shadow…
ALIEN IN THE HOUSE by Gini Koch
I'm excited to feature Gini Koch's latest in her Alien series, ALIEN IN THE HOUSE. You should also check out her new novella, HAPPY ACRES HAUNTED HOTEL FOR ACTIVE SENIORS--it's completely hysterical! Jeff and Kitty Katt-Martini have learned…
PARADOX and RULES FOR GHOSTING, by A.J. Paquette
I'm excited to feature author/agent Ammi-Joan Paquette's latest releases: PARADOX, a post-apocalyptic story with a twist, and RULES FOR GHOSTING, a middle-grade ghost mystery.Ana only knows her name because of the tag she finds pinned to her…
DEADLY BONDS by Anne Marie Becker
I'm excited to announce that the third book in Anne Marie Becker's Mindhunters series, DEADLY BONDS just released! You can also get the first book in the series, ONLY FEAR, for 99 cents through July 31! Holt Patterson, widower and single…
THE LUCY VARIATIONS by Sara Zarr
If you're into realistic YA, Sara Zarr's new book, THE LUCY VARIATIONS, is a must. Sara is a National Book Award Finalist, and her other books include STORY OF A GIRL, HOW TO SAVE A LIFE, and SWEETHEARTS. When I was fortunate enough to attend…