THE TUNDRA TRIALS, the newest in the Bounders Series by Monica Tesler
Earlier this year, I featured the Bounders series by Monica Tesler. The newest book in the series, THE TUNDRA TRIALS, debuted yesterday. And, the first book in the series was also renamed with a new, episodic title. Have a look:Thirteen years…
Book Review: KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES by Shannon Messenger
Last year, I featured Shannon Messenger and her Keeper of the Lost Cities series, and even though I hadn't read her books yet, I was intrigued by them.Well. After having read the first one (twice), I can say that this series is so wonderfully…
HOLDING COURT by K.C. Held
HOLDING COURT is just the kind of book I love to read. Not just for the setting (a castle-turned-dinner theater) or the comedy. It's the unique voice that really makes this book sing, starting with the very first line: "I'm standing behind the…
Authors, Libraries, and Book Promotion
Last week, my post about book promotion in libraries went live on The Write Life. Feel free to have a look. I hope that both librarians and authors find it helpful.Stay tuned for Wednesday, where I'll be interviewing the amazing K.C. Held.And…
Cover Reveal: RELEASE, by SF Benson
Title: Release: the Alliance ChroniclesAuthor: SF BensonGenre: New Adult DystopianCover Designer: Regina Wamba, Mae I DesignExpected Publication Date: January 12, 2017Blurb: Years before the United States collapses and the New Order takes…
THE HUNDRED LIES OF LIZZIE LOVETT by Chelsea Sedoti
I met Chelsea at this year's NCIBA Fall Discovery Show, and I was immediately intrigued by the book cover and premise of THE HUNDRED LIES OF LIZZIE LOVETT. The book doesn't come out until January, but here's a sneak peek:A teenage misfit named…
Book/Movie Review: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM (Warning! Spoilers Ahead!)
I'll admit, I've been a little more than excited about seeing Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, and while I left the movie relatively satisfied, I definitely have some minor critiques, especially now that I've also read the screenplay.When…
THE BOY WITH 17 SENSES, by Sheila Grau
I had the pleasure of meeting Sheila Grau at this year's NCIBA Fall Discovery Show. Her book is not only intriguing because it takes place on a very interesting planet, but it also reflects a very real condition--synesthesia, which I first learned…
Book Review: SNOWBIRDS by Crissa-Jean Chappell
A few years back, I interviewed Crissa-Jean Chappell about her groundbreaking book NARC. She has a new book out called SNOWBIRDS, a great innocence to experience story about a Mennonite girl trying to find her place in the world. Have a look:Every…
SOUND OF SIRENS by Jennifer Malone Wright
Title: Sound of SirensAuthor: Jennifer Malone WrightGenre: Paranormal RomanceHosted by: Lady Amber’s PRBlurb: Who can resist the sound of Sirens?The Hunters are still in Greece, continuing their pursuit of the original vampire, Pavlos.The…