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The Origin of Mr. Blank: A guest post by Justin Robinson
Today’s guest is Justin Robinson! He’s the author of the very recently published, Mr. Blank. This has been on my radar since I first saw the announcement from Candlemark & Gleam! It sounds amazing. Fast moving and full of twists! Anyway I’m rambling. Point being, Justin Robinson is here today to share his creation of Mr. Blank’s character with you!!! I’m loving this post, but I’ll stop talking and let you enjoy it. Take it away Justin! The Origin of Mr. Blank I swear, for the first month, I thought I was working for the Russian mob. It was a…
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Kimberly Kinrade talks YA Fiction. Plus, win her newest book!
The Mass Appeal of YA Fiction – It’s Not Just For Teens Guest Post by Kimberly Kinrade Chances are you or someone you love is addicted to Young Adult fiction. In all likelihood, you know many non-teens who fall into this category. For those who just don’t understand the fascination, or who worry about your loved one’s mental health, I’m here to help. Young Adult fiction didn’t start as a genre so much as an age classification for books. Depending on who you ask, (or what you read) YA lit falls somewhere between Middle Grade and Adult literature and is typically…
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Keith Domingue talks writing!
It’s all about Keith Domingue today!!! As you may recall, I reviewed Luthecker earlier this month and guys…seriously? It’s amazing! ESPECIALLY if you love Thrillers. Trust me. You need to add this to your reading list. Keith is here today to share with you his opinion on writing. Are you a budding writer? This post is for you. He’s a smart man, but that will be obvious when you read this. So without further ado, I’ll give the floor over. Enjoy! Write what you know…or not. “Write what you know” is common advice given to writers when they begin their…
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Cat Townsend on the benefits of magic!
Hello wonderful followers! Sorry for the recent radio silence, but I have a lot to catch up on. So let’s get started with a guest post from the ever talented Emily Ford! Emily is the author of 2:32 AM which she created from a simple bedtime story. How cool is that? AND THE STORY BEGINS… In the early morning hours nearing her 17th birthday, Cat Townsend woke to the sudden blur of a mysterious unknown man sitting on the edge of her bed. She did not feel fear — rather a strange calmness overtook her. In an instant their eyes locked,…
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Leigh T. Moore visits, plus win a copy of The Truth About Faking!
Please welcome to the blog the lovely, and talented, Ms. Leigh T. Moore! She is the author of The Truth About Faking, a YA contemporary romance novel. Cute, sweet, and fun! Leigh is here today to share with all of you a little bit about her writing process and to share a copy of her book as well! Yup, that’s right. You’ll get a chance to enter to win a copy of this romance for your very own. You lucky ducks you. So without further ado, here’s Leigh! First, a big THANKS! to Jessica for inviting me here today. Her suggestion…
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Katherine Marsh talks heroes, plus win her new book!
Today’s post is all about Katherine Marsh and her new book Jepp, Who Defied the Stars! As you might have seen earlier in the week from my review, this is a book that is well worth your time! A gorgeous mix of historical and fantasy elements, Jepp’s story is hard to stop reading once you start! I’m lucky enough to have Katherine Marsh herself here today. She’ll be sharing a guest post with you and was also kind enough to bring along a copy for giveaway! So read on my friends, read on. Greetings, Bibliophiles and thank you, Jessica! My new…
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Writing THY FEARFUL SYMMETRY: A post by Richard Wright + a SURPRISE!
Please welcome to the blog, Richard Wright! He’s the author of Thy Fearful Symmetry, a completely amazing book that I’ve recently fallen in love with. You can find my review here, and add the book to Goodreads by clicking the banner. Trust me, you’ll want to. Especially if you like books with a creep factor. Anyway it’s Richard’s time to shine, so I’ll step away! Please enjoy his guest post and then scroll to the bottom for a surprise! ******************** You’ve felt it, haven’t you? That white hot passion for another person that drives the world away. Everything’s simpler, when…
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Adam and Andrew celebrate The Familiars: Circle of Heroes!
Please welcome to the blog Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson! ********** With the release of the third book in The Familiars series, The Familiars – Circle of Heroes, we are stopping by some of our favorite blogs discussing all things heroes. Jessica asked us who is our favorite unsung book hero! Someone who others don’t acknowledge, but we think is particularly awesome. This was certainly a fitting question given the theme of our books. Familiars are the ultimate unsung heroes, rarely acknowledged and oft times nothing more than sidekick or helper. Andrew: Ron Weasely comes to mind. So does Samwise Gamgee. But I’d have to…
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Emotobooks: A Guest Post by Ron Gavalik
Visit the Emotobooks homepage by clicking the logo above! As promised, today I give you a look into what may well be the future of tablet friendly books! Ron Gavalik, one of the founders of Grit City Publications, is there today to share a little about Emotobooks and what makes them so special. I’m always happy to dive into new mediums of literature. So I’m happy to let him have my blog for the day! Enjoy! ******************** Emotobooks: The Fusion of Written Fiction and Expressionistic Art Ron Gavalik Thank you to Jessica for allowing me to guest post. As a…
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TV Shows and The Emerald Isle: A guest post by Kate Hinderer + goodies!
Good morning lovely readers! If you’re just stopping by for the day, please make sure to welcome Kate Hinderer! She is the author of Aurora Undefined (which I loved last year) and now of the upcoming book The Emerald Isle. To escape a bad break-up and fighting parents Audyn takes a job as a lifeguard at Fascination Island. The posh five-star resort lives up to its name in every way, including the strange rules the owner has about entering the water at night. Despite declaring it a boy-free summer, it isn’t long before the shy, endearing Levi and the mysterious, tattooed…