“Twin Trouble and Poisoned Chocolates,” by Nikki Jefford

Last time I was here I mentioned my upcoming YA paranormal romance novel Entangled and my favorite cookbook Health by Chocolate. I’m back to announce the release of Entangled and share a chocolate recipe (courtesy of Victoria Laine). Entangled in Brief Twin witches become trapped in one body after a resurrection spell goes wrong. Cause [...]

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Book Review: The Space Between, by Alexandra Sokoloff

Sixteen-year old Anna Sullivan is an outsider at her high school. Quiet and shy, as well as cursed with a tortuous family past, she can’t hope to attract the attention of popular Tyler Marsh, for whom she has a crush. How could a girl like her, a girl with a low social status, an alcoholic [...]

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Meet Darby Karchut, author of the new young adult novel, Griffin Rising

All her life, the archetypal hero and his journey have enthralled Darby Karchut. A native of New Mexico, Darby grew up in a family that venerated books and she spent her childhood devouring one fantasy novel after another. Fascinated by mythologies from around the world, she attended the University of New Mexico, graduating with a [...]

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Meet Heather Ingemar, author of Requiem

Happy Halloween! Please welcome my special guest, author Heather S. Ingemar. Heather has loved to play with words since she was little, and it wasn’t long until she started writing her own stories. Termed “a little odd” by her peers, she took great delight in exploring tales with a gothic flair, and to this day, [...]

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Meet Beth Fehlbaum, author of Hope in Patience

Born in Dallas, TX, Beth Fehlbaum has never left the Lone Star State. A special place for her, Fehlbaum has authored two young adult novels set in Texas. Fehlbaum graduated in English from the University of Texas at Arlington and received her masters in Elementary Education from Texas A&M. The author has always had a [...]

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Review of The Musician’s Daughter, by Susanne Dunlap

The Musician’s daughter By Susanne Dunlap Bloomsbury 2008 978-1599903323 Young adult/historical Music and violin enthusiasts who love mystery and adventure fiction will relish Dulap’s latest novel, The Musician’s Daughter. The story takes place in 18th Century Vienna and begins on Christmas Eve, as 15-year old Theresa Maria’s beloved father is brought to her home, dead. [...]

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Interview with Maggie Stiefvater, author of LINGER

Please welcome my special guest, New York Times bestselling YA author Maggie Stiefvater! Maggie is the creator of the Wolves of Mercy Falls series. SHIVER was released last year and has garnered some excellent reviews. This month, however, Maggie is touring the blogosphere to promote the release of the second book in the series, LINGER. [...]

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Interview with Cate Tiernan, author of BALEFIRE

A native of New Orleans, Cate Tiernan is the author of the young adult fantasy series, Sweep, Balefire and Immortal Beloved. She's here today to talk about her books, writing, inspiration and the challenges she faces as a writer, among other things. Thanks for this interview, Cate. As a child, you used to explore cemeteries [...]

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Interview with Lauren Kate, author of Fallen

My special guest today is Lauren Kate, author of Fallen. Kate grew up in Dallas, sent to school in Atlanta, and started writing in New York. She's also the author of The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove. She's currently working on the sequel to Fallen, Torment. Kate was kind enough to take time out of her [...]

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Interview with Deborah Copeland, Author & Internet Radio Host

Deborah J. Copeland is a native New Yorker from the Boogie Down Bronx. She captures her memories and experiences coming of age in her North Bronx neighborhood in her books, The Kids at Latimar High and Spring Fever, Pink Snowballs, and a Splash of hater-aid. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science from UMA [...]

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