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A look at books past, with Aya Tsintziras
On the blog today I have Aya Tsintziras, author of Pretty Bones. I reviewed her book a week or so ago, and now she is back to share with us some books from her past! It’s always interesting to see how authors are influenced by the books they read when they were young. Let’s take a look back with Aya and see what her favorites were at some key ages. You can click the book covers to visit their Goodreads pages as well! Age 5 The Tree That Grew to the Moon by Eugenie Fernandes. I didn’t read this book…
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A chat with author Jonathan Cook.
Today I have the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Cook, author of many popular books that now include the one I’ll be reviewing: Youth and Other Fictions. Jonathan Cook is an author who I greatly admire, mostly because he is willing to write about difficult subject matter that most others won’t touch. I’m proud to have him here today. Enjoy this look at the influences in his writing career, and make sure to check out his newest book! I was a solitary child, not out of misanthropy–that would come later–or that dreaded Only Child Syndrome, but out of a desire for…
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Behind the scenes with Feyland: The Dark Realm
On the blog today, we have Anthea Sharp! Anthea is the author of one of my favorite new books, Feyland: The Dark Realm. Truth be told, I’m in love with this book. A mixture of fantasy and technology, it’s an amazing and fresh new take on the genre. It’s definitely something I recommmend you pick up!In the meantime though, here’s a behind the scenes look at the inspiration Anthea used for her book. Enjoy, and make sure to check back tomorrow for my review! Thanks, Jessica, for having me here at Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile! To celebrate the release of my…
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Cassidy’s playlist! From The International Kissing Club!
Today on the blog something a little different! Ivy Adams, who is a an author that is actually made up of some of my favorite YA authors combined, is here to share a post on The International Kissing Club tour! This stop is all about music. What music describes these girls? How do they get their groove on? Paired with some excerpts from the book, this is a post to peak your interest! Also, don’t forget to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win some great prizes! You can see more information at the bottom of this…
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Marketing Tips from Indie author Lori Pescatore
I know many of you are readers, but how many of you are aspiring authors as well out there, my dear readers? Today I have the pleasure of having Lori Pescatore, author of Human Blend and the sequel Earth Blend, here to share some of her own marketing tips. If you see something you like, shout out! Have something to add? Let us know. I’m always happy to share information! Hello, My name is Lori Pescatore and I am the author of Human Blend and the newly released Earth Blend. Today I’m here to talk to you about some of…
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Reading in the Future: A guest post by the epic David Farland
If you are a lover of Fantasy and Science Fiction, you might recognize this man. David Farland is the author of multiple award winning single books and series in these genres. His Runelords series is one I’ve gotten completely hooked on. He is, in a word, my idol. You have no idea how happy I am to have him on the blog today! David Farland is pushing the boundaries of what we know as a “book” with his new enhanced novel Nightingale. I will be reviewing it tomorrow, but let me just say that it is truly impressive how immersing…
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From Sketch to Chapter Art, an Illustrator at Work: Inside the Moon Coin
I’m very pleased today to have Richard Due, and his lovely illustrator Carolyn Arcabascio, here to share a little bit about the making of The Moon Coin. If you missed my review you can find it here, but quite honestly this book is pure magic. Read on my friends, and get lost in the artwork that brings this book to life! Then check below for a chance to take a copy home for your very own! From Sketch to Chapter Art, an Illustrator at Work For me, getting to work with Carolyn Arcabascio was a dream come true. On The…
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An interview and giveaway with Victoria Simcox!
Yesterday I reviewed The Magic Warble by Victoria Simcox. Today, I’m lucky enough to have her stopping by to answer a few questions and offer up a giveaway for all you lovely people! *cue cheer here* Take a minute to learn a little bit more about Victoria and her writing, and don’t forget to leave her a comment! An Interview with Victoria Simcox Author of The Magic Warble Everyone loves getting lost in story set in a magical world. What other books and/or authors inspired your world? C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia were probably my greatest inspiration. I read these books…
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This or That? with Jillian Dodd
I’d like to welcome Jillian Dodd to the blog today! She’s the author of That Boy, a book which I’ve been intrigued by since I saw it on Goodreads. Today she’s here to share with us her preferences in a game of This or That? Take a look! Maybe you share some commonalities! 1) Cake or Pie? I’m not big on fruit, so I’ve never liked pies much. The exception to that is Peanut Butter Pie, which I love and make often. I love cake. My mom used to make me Red Velvet cake for my birthday every year. Now…
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Into the Past: A look back with Joseph Monninger
Today I’m pleased to welcome Joseph Monninger, author of the upcoming Finding Somewhere, to the blog! He’s here to take us back a bit, back into his life as a reader. I asked him to share with us what his favorite books were at particular ages. It’s always a thrill to me to see what books inspired authors to originally be readers. I’ll let him take the floor. Favorite at 5: Ferdinand the Bull Favorite at 11: Charlotte’s Web Favorite at 16: Lord of the Rings Favorite at 20: A River Runs Through It. I think Into the Wild would…