I am thrilled to feature a guest post by author Alyssa Palombo! Alyssa took readers by storm with her debut novel, The Violinist of Venice, when it was released last year and received wonderful praise and review attention from people and places like Roberta Rich, Shelf Awareness, Romantic Times, and more. Alyssa has a gift for … More Guest Post: author Alyssa Palombo on Tips for Making Time to Write
Shearwater by D.S. Murphy Genre: YA Paranormal Romance/Mermaids Release Date: January 26th 2017 Summary: They found the dead girl on my birthday. And I’m not entirely sure that her killer isn’t the boy I just tried to kiss. The longer I spend in Ireland, the deeper my life seems to unravel. Whisperings of a … More YA Spotlight: Shearwater by D.S. Murphy
I’m so happy to share with you a preview of Macmillan Audio’s Young Adult titles for Spring/Summer 2017! I love relaxing on a warm day with a book in hand and turning each page myself, but I also love hearing a novel expertly read to me and transporting me into the story. Here are some … More YA Spring/Summer preview with audio-clips from Macmillan Audio
Time for one last walk down PB memory lane…this time a look back at the 1990’s. Which one is your favorite? Have any to add? I love revisiting old(er) picture books, some are classics and others spark personal memories. Hope you enjoy 🙂 Note: Listed by Title/Author/Illustrator/Date of First Publication Possum Magic written by Mem … More PB Flashback: 1990’s
Based on Shaelyn Berg’s review of this cosmic PB friendship story, Best Frinds in the Whole Universe, I’ll be checking out this book 🙂 Follow the link below to see Shaelyn’s original post: Source: PB Gush: Best Frints in the Whole Universe
Abby J. Reed writes young adult science fiction and fantasy novels that ask what if. She has a degree in English Writing and is drawn to characters with physical limitations due to her own neurological disorder called Chronic Migraine. Her debut novel, WHEN PLANETS FALL, will be published in April 2017 by Soul Mate Publishing. … More Guest Post by YA author Abby J. Reed with a giveaway of her debut novel WHEN PLANETS FALL
Hi Roshani! It’s such a pleasure to chat with you again. When I spoke with you about The Star-Touched Queen, it was labeled as 2016’s Most Anticipated Debut by Parade, Buzzed, Goodreads, Paste Magazine, We Need Diverse Books and more. That must have been both exciting and nerve-wracking! Well, your debut certainly lived up to … More Q & A with author Roshani Chokshi
I’m excited to share an audio clip from Macmillan Audio of Roshani Chokshi’s A CROWN OF WISHES–and on March 25th I’ll be posting an author Q & A with Roshani about her latest work. Listen to the excerpt from A CROWN OF WISHES audiobook, read by Priya Ayyar, by clicking HERE. Gauri, the princess of Bharata, … More YA Audiobook Clip from Roshani Chokshi’s A CROWN OF WISHES
Petals by Laurisa White Reyes Genre: YA Release Date: March 15th 2017 Skyrocket Press Summary from Goodreads: Some memories refuse to stay buried… On Christmas Eve, a horrific car accident leaves Carly Perez without a mom. After a year of surgeries and counseling, Carly’s life is nearly back to normal—except for the monsters—vague, twisted images from … More YA Spotlight: Petals by Laurisa White Reyes
A rainy/snowy day by the shore left me with the time to peruse some old titles, so I visited the 1980’s in picture books. I always find a dose of inspiration along with the nostalgia, so I’m click-clacking on the keyboard today. Thought I’d share my journey to the 80’s with you. Each title is linked … More Flashback to the 1980’s: Picture Books
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