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THE CARNIVAL OF WISHES AND DREAMS by Jenny Lundquist

I was excited to learn that Jenny Lunquist had a new Middle Grade book, in addition to those featured here and here. Her newest novel, THE CARNIVAL OF WISHES AND DREAMS, debuted yesterday, and offers a glance into the barriers that can sometimes…
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MARVELOUS MARAVILLOSO: ME AND MY BEAUTIFUL FAMILY by Carrie Lara

At last year's Northern California Independent Booksellers Association (NCIBA) conference, I was delighted to see a familiar face at one of the signing tables. It was Carrie Lara, someone from my hometown of St. Helena. Her book is MARVELOUS…
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CIRCLE OF SHADOWS by Evelyn Skye

After THE CROWN'S GAME and THE CROWN'S FATE duology, I couldn't wait to see what Evelyn Skye wrote next. Luckily for everyone, CIRCLE OF SHADOWS debuted yesterday, January 22, 2019: Sora can move as silently as a ghost and hurl throwing stars…
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ONCE A KING, Book Three in A Clash of Kingdoms, by Erin Summerill

If you ever have a chance to see Erin Summerill at an author event or a panel, definitely do so! She is an extremely engaging speaker. I've been excited about her books for quite a few years, especially this latest book in A Clash of Kingdoms: Aodren:…
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FIRESTARTER, Book Three in the Timekeeper Trilogy, by Tara Sim

The Timekeeper Trilogy by Tara Sim offers a fascinating perspective into how time affects destiny. I'm sorry to see the series end, but FIRESTARTER promises to be a intriguing story that shows the liminal path between good and evil. The book…
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Top Ten Author Interviews from 2018

During the life of this blog, I've interviewed over 200 authors, and I've learned from all of them. Here are ten highlights from this past year: Andrew Smith: RABBIT & ROBOT Donna Everhart: THE ROAD TO BITTERSWEET Farrah Penn: 12…
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LOU LOU AND PEA AND THE BICENTENNIAL BONANZA by Jill Diamond

I first fell in love with the Lou Lou and Pea series back in 2016, and I first featured it here. This newest installment finds the girls planning a big party in their neighborhood of El Corazón: BFFs Lou Lou Bombay and Peacock Pearl are…
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ENDGAMES by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.

I had the privilege of meeting L.E. Modesitt, Jr. at this year's WorldCon. I started reading IMAGER, the first in the Imager Portfolio series, and was immediately pulled into the story. The latest book in the series, ENDGAMES, will come out…
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THE STORYTELLER, Book Three of The Reader Trilogy by Traci Chee

I have loved featuring this series. It's one of my favorites, not just because of the amazing cover art but because of the brilliant way Traci Chee weaves her stories together. While I'm sorry to see the end of this series, I can't wait to see…
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The Changeling Wars series by A.G. Stewart

A. G. Stewart is one of the best science fiction authors I know. Her book, LOOSE CHANGELING, was the first in the Changeling Wars series, and her latest, SPARE CHANGELING, debuted in October 2018.   Nicole always thought she was…