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MY NAME IS LAYLA by Reyna Marder Gentin

I'm always drawn to Middle Grade books with protagonists who deal with learning differences, and MY NAME IS LAYLA also offers an interesting peek into what it means to find self-acceptance. Have a look:   School will never be the…
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THE IRON RAVEN by Julie Kagawa

I've been familiar with Julie Kagawa's books for quite a few years, and when I heard about THE IRON RAVEN, the first in the new The Iron Fey: Ravenfall series, I absolutely had to feature it. It stars Puck, one of my favorite characters, and…
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THE THORNE CHRONICLES Duology by K. Eason

I discovered K. Eason's HOW RORY THORNE DESTROYED THE MULTIVERSE though a recommendation by one of my critique partners. The title was so engaging that I couldn't resist reaching out to K. Eason for an interview. I also found out that the second…
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TODAY, TONIGHT, TOMORROW by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Rachel Lynn Solomon has been one of my favorite YA authors since I featured her book, You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone. Her newest novel, TODAY, TONIGHT, TOMORROW is a new delightful rom-com. Have a look:   Today, she hates him. It’s…
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DANGEROUS ALLIANCE: AN AUSTENTACIOUS ROMANCE by Jennieke Cohen

I met Jennieke Cohen at a recent author event, and as soon as I heard the premise of her book, I had to buy it. Have a look: Lady Victoria Aston has everything she could want: an older sister happily wed, the future of her family estate secure,…
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Author Interview: Emily Skrutskie talks about HULLMETAL GIRLS

I first featured Emily Skrutskie here. Her newest book, HULLMETAL GIRLS, debuts on July 17, 2018, and I can't wait to read it: Aisha Un-Haad would do anything for her family. When her brother contracts a plague, she knows her janitor's salary…
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Video Conversation: Greg Neri

I met Greg Neri at this year's YANovCon, and we had a lovely conversation. He talked about his newest picture book, WHEN PAUL MET ARTIE. It's about Simon and Garfunkel, and it debuted on March 20. Click the video below for more: For more…

I See Fire: Wine Country, 2017

I'm ashamed to admit that I've always dismissed California fire season in the same way as California earthquakes--treating them as just part of the territory. A necessary evil. Unfortunately, I truly didn't understand the devastation fire can…

Author Interview: Effie Seiberg

NAME YOUR DEMON Box Set, including ROMANCING THE NULL by Tina Gower

Name Your Demon - Box Set NAME YOUR DEMON is an urban fantasy and paranormal romance collection showcasing 15 first-in-series reads from New York Times, USA Today, and International Bestselling Authors. Many of the works have never been…