Under a Million Stars by Rita Branches Genre: YA Contemporary Romance Release Date: August 8th 2016 About the Novel: Can a beating heart bleed from the shattered pieces? Her heart cracked when her best friend walked away; it completely shattered when she lost her family in a tragic accident. Now orphaned at seventeen, Charlotte … More YA Spotlight: Under a Million Stars by Rita Branches
Author: Kristy Centeno Publisher: Inkspell Publishing Published: March 19, 2016 Genre: YA/NA Paranormal Summary: He’s been locked away his entire life. He dreams of freedom. The only way he can accomplish his goals is by breaking free of the chains tying him to a dark past and gloomy existence. But there’s one catch. He’s not … More YA Spotlight: Deliverance by Kristy Centeno
I am still scouring through the pages and pages of notes I took at RWA’s national conference in San Diego during the week of July 13 – 16th. Here are a few more tips and tricks from the incredible workshops I attended: Character Excavation (presented by a fabulous trio of acclaimed writers – Kristan Higgins, Farrah … More Special Feature: Tips and Tricks from RWA’s 2016 Conference (Part Two)
A conference in beautiful San Diego, California is never a bad thing, but RWA’s National Conference (July 13 – 16) exceeded my expectations. They put together an incredible experience full of informal chat sessions, publisher spotlights, and a wide variety of info-packed workshops–from exploring the elements of fiction writing to addressing business issues and the … More Special Feature: Tips and Tricks from RWA’s 2016 Conference (Part One)
The agent round in the #FicFest contest has begun! The finalists have queries and writing samples posted. So excited that my picture book, THE STORY BOX, is one of them! Go Team Australia! Although, I must say, ALL of the teams (mentors/mentees) are truly amazing! A BIG shout-out to Tiffany Hofmann (author, editor, and creator … More #FicFest Agent Round Short-cut Links
Title: TWO SUMMERS Author: Aimee Friedman Pub. Date: April 26, 2016 Publisher: Point Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook Find it: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Goodreads ONE SUMMER in the French countryside, among sun-kissed fields of lavender . . . ANOTHER SUMMER in upstate New York, along familiar roads that lead to surprises . . … More YA Spotlight: Two Summers by Aimee Friedman
Title: BLACK RIVER FALLS Author: Jeff Hirsch Pub. Date: July 5, 2016 Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Format: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook Find it: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iBooks | Goodreads Seventeen-year-old Cardinal has escaped the virus that ravaged his town, leaving its victims alive but without their memories. He chooses to … More YA Spotlight: Black River Falls by Jeff Hirsch
Butterfly Bones by Rebecca L. Carpenter Genre: YA Sci-fi Lakewater Press Summary: Bethany should be dead, just like the doctors predicted. But along came the butterflies, altering the order of nature. And now nature is hell bent on revenge. Because when fate’s path is disrupted, it’s only a matter of time before balance must be restored. Add to … More Cover Reveal: Butterfly Bones by Rebecca L. Carpenter
Title: THE KING SLAYER Author: Virginia Boecker Pub. Date: June 14, 2016 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers An action-packed and suspenseful sequel to The Witch Hunter, perfect for fans of Graceling and the Grisha Trilogy. “I think, in time, you’ll either be my greatest mistake or my greatest victory.” Former witch hunter Elizabeth … More YA Spotlight: The King Slayer by Virginia Boecker
I have just returned from an inspiring and informational weekend away at the New Jersey Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (NJSCBWI) Annual Conference. As always, the educational workshops and networking opportunities were fabulous! In case you were unable to attend, I’d like to share a few of the recommended web-based resources for writers … More NJSCBWI Recommended Writer Resources
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