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Release Feature and Review: BLANCA & ROJA by Anna-Marie McLemore

Ever since I read an ARC of BLANCA & ROJA, I've shared how much I love it with pretty much anyone who will listen. I'm ecstatic to announce that this beautiful book is out today. It's not only intricately woven, well-written, and crafted,…
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Monday Feature: Ashley Blooms

A bit of a funny story...I could have swore that I met Ashley Blooms at WorldCon this year. However, when I emailed her I found out that, no, we had not, in fact, met. However, the premise of her novel, EVERY BONE A PRAYER intrigued me, and…
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The Megarothke by Robert Ashcroft

I got to know Robert Ashcroft at this year's WorldCon, and his insights were extremely helpful. His book, THE MEGAROTHKE, is a gripping sci-fi/horror: Seven years after the limitless depths of the Hollow War decimated Earth, leaving only…

Release Feature: RABBIT & ROBOT by Andrew Smith

Back in June, Andrew Smith answered some questions about RABBIT & ROBOT, which, I'm excited to announce, was just released into the world:     Cager has been transported to the Tennessee, a giant lunar-cruise ship orbiting…
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RULES OF THE RUFF by Heidi Lang

I first discovered Heidi Lang and her sister, Kati Bartkowski, at this year's YANovCon, when I bought their middle grade book, A DASH OF DRAGON. Heidi Lang also has a contemporary book out now, RULES OF THE RUFF, and the sequel to A DASH OF…
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SAVE THE CAT! WRITES A NOVEL by Jessica Brody

I've been a fan of Jessica Brody for a long time, and I previously featured her here and here. When I found out that she wrote SAVE THE CAT! WRITES A NOVEL, based on one of my favorite craft books, I knew another feature was in order! Novelist…
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TYPHOON TIME by Ron S. Friedman

I first got acquainted with Ron Friedman in relation to WorldCon. When I found out he'd written a novel, as well as short stories, I was interested in asking him about his writing approach. His novel, TYPHOON TIME, is an Amazon.ca (Canada) #1…
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The Edge of Everything and The Brink of Darkness by Jeff Giles

I first met Jeff Giles during a recent author event, and once I learned the premise of THE EDGE OF EVERYTHING, I had to buy it. The prologue of THE EDGE OF EVERYTHING is one of the best I've read, and the second book in the series, THE BRINK…
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Nightblood, the final installment of the Frostblood Saga, by Elly Blake

I've been delighted to feature the books in Elly Blake's Frostblood saga, both here, and here. The final in the series, NIGHTBLOOD, debuted yesterday, and it looks excellent: Ruby's world has changed more than she ever could have imagined.…
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WISHTREE and THE LAST (ENDLING) by Katherine Applegate

I first became a fan of Katherine Applegate when I was a Youth Services Selector and a colleague recommended The One and Only Ivan. For those unfamiliar, it is a poignant story told from the point of view of a gorilla who was in captivity for…