THE EDGE OF OVER THERE The Day the Angels Fell, Book 2 by SHAWN SMUCKER Genre: Young Adult Fiction Publisher: Revell Date of Publication: July 3, 2018 Number of Pages: 384 Scroll down for Giveaway! The captivating sequel to the award-winning The Day the Angels Fell Abra Miller carries a secret and a responsibility … Continue reading Special Feature: Notable Quotable from THE EDGE OF OVER THERE by Shawn Smucker {giveaway}
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Interview: Jaime Questell, Author of BY A CHARM AND A CURSE
Where did your love of books/storytelling/reading/writing/etc. come from? My family has always fostered my love of reading. I remember practically inhaling books when I was a kid, and I was never told no if I asked for more. I know that my love of reading led to my love of writing. How long have you … Continue reading Interview: Jaime Questell, Author of BY A CHARM AND A CURSE
Excerpt: ASSASSIN OF TRUTHS by Brenda Drake
Excerpt from Assassin of Truths: A high wizard back in medieval times had created the beasts by sewing animal parts to four slain warriors and connecting them with one soul. The beings were frightening and haunted my dreams. One creature resembled a lion with a cleft lip and claw-like hands. Another had a boar’s head … Continue reading Excerpt: ASSASSIN OF TRUTHS by Brenda Drake
Guest Post: Erica Cameron, author of the new YA release, SEA OF STRANGERS
How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Conference or Convention Since I started writing in 2007, I have queried agents, gone on submission to editors, and attended dozens of conferences. Each experience has its own set of rules and expectations, and conference and conventions can be the hardest of them all to navigate … Continue reading Guest Post: Erica Cameron, author of the new YA release, SEA OF STRANGERS
Review: ONE NIGHT IN SIXES by Tex Thompson
ONE NIGHT IN SIXES (Children of the Drought, #1) by Tex Thompson Genre: Epic Western Fantasy Publisher: Solaris Date of Publication: July 29, 2014 Number of Pages: 464 Scroll down for giveaway! Appaloosa Elim is a man who knows his place. On a good day, he’s content with it. Today is not a good … Continue reading Review: ONE NIGHT IN SIXES by Tex Thompson
Interview: Melissa Eastlake, Author of the new YA Fantasy Release, THE UNCROSSING
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? The Uncrossing is a YA fantasy novel. I love how fantasy stories put characters in extreme situations that can reveal deeply human truths, and I also love playing with fun, high-concept stories. Where did your love of books/storytelling/reading/writing/etc. come from? Like many writers, … Continue reading Interview: Melissa Eastlake, Author of the new YA Fantasy Release, THE UNCROSSING
Guest Post: Mary Lindsay, author of the new YA PNR Release, HAVEN
Writing is my Haven (See what I did there?) I’m so excited to be on The Librarian Talks today! It’s been a crazy week for me answering interviews and doing a couple of podcasts for my new novel, HAVEN. (releasing TODAY, November 7, 2017 in hardcover and ebook) One of the most common questions I … Continue reading Guest Post: Mary Lindsay, author of the new YA PNR Release, HAVEN
Interview with SD Grimm, YA Author of SUMMONER
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I’m a geek to the core. I have fandoms. I have made a few costumes that I’ve worn to conferences. I have always loved Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. I still believe that unicorns could possibly exist. Fantasy and Science Fiction … Continue reading Interview with SD Grimm, YA Author of SUMMONER
Guest Post: Five Tips for Taming Your Muse by Kat Colmer
Five Tips for Taming Your Muse One question frequently asked of authors is “Where do you get your inspiration?” For me, that spark of “what if?” can come at any time and from anywhere: an overheard conversation in a café, a news headline, an image on a billboard, a line in a book. Getting inspiration … Continue reading Guest Post: Five Tips for Taming Your Muse by Kat Colmer
Interview: Tonya Kuper, author of the YA New Release, ENIGMA
How long have you been teaching the Writing Young Adult Literature Writer's Workshop? I’ve taught WYAWW since spring of 2016 at a local university, so it is still relatively “new.” What is your approach to teaching writing? How are your classes structured? My writer’s workshop class is a little different than most offered on our … Continue reading Interview: Tonya Kuper, author of the YA New Release, ENIGMA
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