Guest Post! Anna Staniszewski: Finding the Emotion in Your Story Idea
I've been fortunate enough to feature Anna Staniszewski on a variety of occasions, including here, here, and here. I'm also excited about her newest book, ONCE UPON A CRUISE.Ainsley never wanted to spend her summer on a fairy tale cruise--especially…
Excerpt: The Shadow Series by Lila Bowen
Last year, the Lila Bowen's first book in The Shadow series, WAKE OF VULTURES, received starred reviews from Kirkus and RT. The sequel, CONSPIRACY OF RAVENS, came out last week, and is already getting buzz. (Incidentally, Lila Bowen is also…
TATTOO ATLAS by Tim Floreen
Last year, I featured Tim Floreen's first book, WILLFUL MACHINES, and loved it. His new book, TATTOO ATLAS, debuts next week, and it has a great premise. Have a look:A year ago, Rem Braithwaite watched his classmate Franklin Kettle commit a…
Cover Reveal: FRAUD, by Casey L. Bond
I met Casey L. Bond at UtopiaCon, and I'm so excited to reveal the beautiful cover of her brand new book: Title: FraudAuthor: Casey L BondGenre: NA ParanormalCover Model: Ashley CarusoCover Designer: Cover Me DarlingCover Photography: Nadege…
The Crystal Frost Series by Alicia Rades
I met Alicia at UtopiaCon this year. She's the author of the Crystal Frost series, and she has a new book, Distant Dreams, coming out October 12. Not only does she write excellent books, but she also has her own freelance writing business. Have…
Book Review: SUNKISSED by Jenny McLachlan
I first heard about Jenny McLachlan from an associate publicist at MacMillan Publishers, and I'm so glad I read this book! Every good story has a great first line, and SUNKISSED is no exception: "I'm hiding in my bedroom wardrobe with my sister's…
RIDING CHANCE by Christine Kendall
I had to feature Christine's Kendall's upcoming debut--it's beautiful, and it has horses! I really hope all libraries get a hold of this one, and that plenty of teens, particularly in urban areas, get to read it. It releases on October 11:Troy…
INTO THE ABYSS by Stefanie Gaither
I featured Stefanie Gaither's first book, FALLS THE SHADOW, because of her ability to hook readers. Little did I know that it was only the beginning. She also has a beautiful way with words, and way to hit a reader right between the eyes. As…
THE BOOK OF BART by Ryan Hill
I met Ryan Hill at UtopiaCon this year, and when I found out about the BOOK OF BART, I knew I had to feature it. Have a look:Working for the man upstairs stinks, but working with Samantha, an angel in training? Offensive!Only one thing is so…
On Books and Libraries, and the Relevance of Each
Libraries are a vital place for information and books. If you don't believe me, this article by Neil Gaiman might convince you.Most of the time, librarians do everything they can to provide services and programs to the public, mostly by making…