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Shannon Dittemore
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REBEL, BRAVE AND BRUTAL by Shannon Dittemore

Back in 2020, I featured Shannon Dittemore's YA Fantasy WINTER, WHITE, AND WICKED. The sequel, REBEL, BRAVE AND BRUTAL, is currently set to debut on January 10, 2023:   Sylvi Quine, the best rig driver on Layce, has braved the dangers…
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OUT OF RANGE by Heidi Lang

Heidi Lang's newest contemporary Middle Grade novel, OUT OF RANGE is a survival story that explores the complexities of sibling relationships. I've featured some of her other books here, including the ones she cowrote with Kati Bartkowski here.   Sisters…
Lisa Moore Ramee
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MAPMAKER by Lisa Moore Ramee

I'm a sucker for middle grade fantasy, so when I saw the premise for MAPMAKER by Lisa Moore Ramee, I hit her up for an interview:       Walt is a Mapmaker, one of just a few in the universe who can draw maps that…
Carrie Vaughn
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THE CORMAC AND AMELIA CASE FILES by Carrie Vaughn

I met Carrie Vaughn at this year's Bubonicon and she was an absolute delight. She has written many books, most recently releasing THE CORMAC AND AMELIA CASE FILES,  a print compilation of several novellas spun off from the Kitty series.   Cormac…
Jessica Taylor author
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WHO WE WERE IN THE DARK by Jessica Taylor

Jessica Taylor always writes compelling young adult stories with memorable characters, and I was lucky to feature her here and here. Her newest novel, WHO WE WERE IN THE DARK, came out on July 5, 2022:   Donner Lake is famous for…
Kimberly Richardson
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Indie Author Spotlight: Kimberly Richardson

I met Kimberly Richardson at this year's Bubonicon, and when I saw she was selling tea AND books, I was immediately hooked.  She also has a book of short stories entitled Tales from a Goth Librarian. I love that you make your own tea blends…
Jennifer Gennari
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MUFFLED by Jennifer Gennari

I was absolutely floored by the premise of MUFFLED by Jennifer Gennari. I was especially struck by the theme of noise, and the importance of finding the silent spaces in between it. Have a look:   Amelia does not like noise. In fifth…
Jamie Pacton author
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LUCKY GIRL by Jamie Pacton

I was so intrigued by the premise of Jamie Pacton's contemporary YA LUCKY GIRL that I had to feature it. Jamie Pacton also has a YA fantasy, THE VERMILLION EMPORIUM, with an expected publication date of November 1, 2022.   58,642,129.…
Lily Anderson
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SCOUT'S HONOR by Lily Anderson

Back in 2018, I was lucky to feature Lily Anderson's book NOT NOW, NOT EVER. She's great at penning YA paranormal horror, and ner newest book, SCOUT'S HONOR, is no exception: Sixteen-year-old Prudence Perry is a legacy Ladybird Scout, born…
Ashley Blooms
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WHERE I CAN'T FOLLOW by Ashley Blooms

I featured Ashley Blooms' debut novel, EVERY BONE A PRAYER back in 2018, and when I saw the premise of her new book, WHERE I CAN'T FOLLOW, I couldn't wait to spread word about it:   Walk through the door and leave all your problems…