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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…
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LEVEL FIVE by William Ledbetter

I met William Ledbetter at this year's WorldCon, and was intrigued by the premise of his novel LEVEL FIVE. Have a look:   In the mountains of Pakistan, a high-tech mission aimed at preventing another nuke on US soil goes off the rails…
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MUNMUN by Jesse Andrews

I saw Jesse Andrews on a panel at this year's Bay Area Book Festival, and he's one of the best speakers I've ever listened to. When he asked the audience who had bought a copy of his new book, MUNMUN, I held mine up proudly. Though Jesse Andrews…
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The Lady Astronaut Series by Mary Robinette Kowal

I first heard about Mary Robinette Kowal when one of my writer friends joined one of her short story beta workshops back in 2016. I finally got to meet her at this year's WorldCon, and she treated each one of her fans with kindness and grace.…
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THE DEVIL’S THIEF by Lisa Maxwell

I first featured Lisa Maxwell right before her novel THE LAST MAGICIAN came out. When its sequel, THE DEVIL'S THIEF, was announced, I contacted Lisa for a follow-up interview. THE DEVIL'S THIEF released on October 9 and is available to order.   Hunt…
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GHOSTED by Leslie Margolis

I met Leslie Margolis at this year's Northern California Independent Booksellers Association (NCIBA) Conference. I was immediately drawn to the premise of her newest book, GHOSTED, which debuted earlier today: Thirteen-year-old Ellie Charles…
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NOUMENON by Marina J. Lostetter

I've followed Marina J. Lostetter for a long time, and her series, Noumenon, explores what happens when the human experience stretches to its ultimate limits. Have a look: In 2088, humankind is at last ready to explore beyond Earth’s solar…
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FRAT GIRL by Kiley Roache

I met Kiley Roache at a book event and was immediately enthralled with the premise for FRAT GIRL. Have a look: Sometimes the F-word can have more than one meaning…. For Cassandra Davis, the F-word is fraternity—specifically Delta Tau…