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The Paraxous Star Cluster Series by Rebecca Inch-Partridge and BayCon 2026!

I first met Rebecca Inch-Partridge at a local author event, and after spending some time with her, I can attest that she is both a great author and a wonderful human. Her Paradous Star Cluster series features both ESCAPING THE DASHIA and HUNTING…
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AT THE EDGE OF LOST by Martha Brockenbrough

So, it's been a minute! This year has been a bit of a whirlwind, but things are calming down enough so that I can finally post some author interviews again! I first featured Martha Brockenbrough all the way back in 2017 (!) After I saw her…
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The Memory Spinner by C.M. Cornwell

THE MEMORY SPINNER by C.M. Cornwell is an absolute must read. It's so well put together and engaging that it's hard to believe it's a debut from this middle grade author. Have a look:   Since her mama died, thirteen-year-old Lavender…
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SCOT’S EGGS by Catriona McPherson

I first featured Catriona McPherson about a decade ago, when I first heard about her on Janet Reid's blog. Janet said that Catriona's books were to be read with "a notebook in hand" and that sounded like a must-read author to me. Basically,…
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THE HOUSE OF IDYLL by Delilah S. Dawson

I've been a fan of Delilah S. Dawson for well over a decade, and I was lucky enough to interview her about her YA books Hit and Servants of the Storm, as well as her adult steampunk romance Wicked as They Come. When I saw her at a conference…
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THE DREADED CLIFF by Terry Nichols

When I first saw that there was a middle grade book starring a packrat, I was immediately intrigued for multiple reasons. First, it has a great premise and a wonderful beginning. Also, it is published by Artemesia Publishing/Kinkajou Press.…
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THE JUNCTION OF SUNSHINE AND LUCKY and THE MISTLETOE ON MAIN STREET (Ruby’s Regulars) by Holly Schindler

I first hosted Holly Schindler on this blog all the way back in 2012 (!). Years later, I found out she's on Smack Dab in the Middle as part of a group of (mostly) MG authors. Holly was kind enough to interview me for Smack Dab in the Middle…
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THE VISITORS (TALES FROM CABIN 23) by Yamile Saied Mendez

I had the honor of meeting Yamile Saied Mendez at 2024's ALA Annual Conference in San Diego. When I first heard about THE VISITORS, I reached out to Yamile for a feature. THE VISITORS (TALES FROM CABIN 23) was published on August 26, 2025 and…
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PRESENT, STILL MISSING by K.G. Mach

I love historial novels, especially Middle Grade ones, and when I heard about the premise for PRESENT, STILL MISSING by K.G. Mach, I was excited to feature it (she was also kind enough to read The Etiquette of Voles during her summer trip to…
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POCKET BEAR by Katherine Applegate

It's always a pleasure to interview Katherine Applegate! I was so excited with the premise of her upcoming book POCKET BEAR (September 9, 2025) I couldn't wait to learn more about it. And feel free to check out Katherine's additional past interviews…