Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to have author Gene Gant with us today to celebrate the upcoming release of his new novel, King Geordi the Great, coming soon from Harmony Ink Press. Gene also has a great recipe to share along with his guest post. Welcome, Gene! Fear and Acceptance of Something New Here we are in... Continue Reading →
Title: Swimming to Freedom Author: Robbie Michaels Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: One of the things that did frustrate me was the author not addressing everything, like Brandon’s mom, but that was the only real low point in a beautifully crafted story filled with growing characters... Continue Reading →
Title: Mick & Michelle Author: Nina Rossing Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction, Transgender At a Glance: Mick & Michelle is a nice portrait of one transgender teen in a small neighborhood in New York trying to figure out how to finally start living her true life without upsetting the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author CB Lee and the Not Your Villain virtual blog tour! Not Your Villain is book two in the acclaimed Young Adult series Sidekick Squad from Duet/Interlude Press, and we're so pleased to share not only an exclusive excerpt from the book with you but a giveaway as well, so be sure to... Continue Reading →
Title: Sharing Secrets Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: Finch Books Length: 228 Pages Category: YA/Teen Fiction, Contemporary At a Glance: This novel is brilliantly done from start to finish. Grappling with real life issues, the author creates a story that grips you by the heart and never really lets you go. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic Author: F.T. Lukens Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Young Adult, Fantasy At a Glance: The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic is one of the finest YA paranormal stories I have ever read. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Desperate to pay for... Continue Reading →
Title: Kevin Corrigan and Me Author: Jere' M. Fishback Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 160 Pages Category: Young Adult At a Glance: I wanted to like this one more. Sadly, it lacked the emotional depth and maturity I was looking for. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ever since their boyhood days, fifteen-year-old Jesse has craved something more... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Cody Kennedy today on the tour for his latest release, Elpída, book three in the Elpída series. We're happy to help Cody celebrate today, so enjoy, and also be sure to check out the giveaway too. Welcome, Cody! It’s Release Day for Elpída! An Unabashed Plea from Cody Kennedy A... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Jere' M. Fishback today on the tour for his latest release from NineStar Press, Tyler Buckspan. Jere' is here to talk about being a writer, and there's also a great giveaway you find all the details about below. Welcome, Jere'! I was a journalist and then a trial attorney in... Continue Reading →
Title: Micah Johnson Goes West (Get Out: Book Two) Author: Sean Kennedy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Micah Johnson Goes West is a novel rich in emotion and humor that addresses what it’s like to grow up and move on to new horizons in all the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Boy Worth Knowing Author: Jennifer Cosgrove Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 173 Pages Category: Young Adult, Paranormal At a Glance: A Boy Worth Knowing should absolutely be a hit among YA fans, but I think will resonate with anyone who is looking for a fun paranormal story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ghosts can’t seem... Continue Reading →
Title: Beast Author: Brie Spangler Publisher: Knopf Books Length: 305 Pages Category: Young Adult/Teen Fiction At a Glance: One of the best YA trans stories I’ve read all year. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Tall, meaty, muscle-bound, and hairier than most throw rugs, Dylan doesn’t look like your average fifteen-year-old, so, naturally, high school has not... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Erica Cameron joining us today on the Assassins: Nemesis blog tour. Erica's sharing her writing experience with the book, and is also offering a fantastic giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Erica! Why Nemesis Was So Hard To Write By the time I was... Continue Reading →
Title: whatever.: or how junior year became totally f$@ked. Author: S.J. Goslee Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Young Adult At a Glance: whatever.: or how junior year became totally f$@ked has reminded me why I have a longstanding affection for the YA genre. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It's like the apocalypse came,... Continue Reading →
Title: Junior Hero Blues Author: J.K. Pendragon Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 216 Pages Category: YA, Urban Fantasy, Superheroes At a Glance: This book was such a fun, refreshing read. There was great action, a sweet little romance, and enjoyable characters. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Last year, Javier Medina was your average socially awkward gay high... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author J.K. Pendragon on the tour for their new novel, Junior Hero Blues. J.K. tells us their must-haves for writing, and also be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Welcome, J.K.! Five Writing Must-Haves Today I thought I'd talk about writing a bit. Specifically, five things that I... Continue Reading →
Title: The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley Author: Shaun David Hutchinson Publisher: Simon Pulse/Simon & Schuster Length: 320 Pages Category: Young Adult At a Glance: This is such a lovely novel, exceedingly recommendable, and it made me an instant fan of its author. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A heartbreaking yet uplifting story about a boy... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Lou Hoffmann joining us today on the tour for her newest release, Wraith Queen's Veil, book two in The Sun Child Chronicles series. Enjoy Lou's fun introduction to Han, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Welcome, Lou! Lou Hoffmann’s Wraith Queen’s Veil tour: Come... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Investigating Julius Drake blog tour! I’m Daisy, the author, and I’ll be sharing excerpts from the book, as well as extra information about the characters, location and story. Up until recently, Seattle was my home town, and I’ve stolen plenty of locations and institutions as settings for Investigating Julius Drake. Together, we’ll... Continue Reading →
Title: Pictures of You: Book One Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 328 Pages Category: Young Adult, Coming of Age At a Glance: You should definitely check this series out…as soon as you replenish your alcohol and chocolate reserves! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Growing up gay isn’t easy. Growing up gay in Knoxville, Tennessee is... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Erica Cameron to TNA today, on the tour for her new novel, Assassins: Discord. Be sure to check out the giveaway details below, and enjoy! Welcome, Erica! How and Why: Subplots Consider your life. Is there ever just one problem to be solved or one mystery or one person... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bridge Author: Rachel Lou Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Young Adult, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: I found myself enthralled by the world the author created. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Everett Hallman might not be the world’s most powerful witch, but he does his part by helping wayward souls find their... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome author Andi Van for a little release day celebrating of their new Young Adult novel, Magic Fell, from Harmony Ink Press. Enjoy Andi's guest post, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway, where you can enter for the chance to win a paperback copy of Magic... Continue Reading →
Sharing My Toys by Julia Watts I was a happy only child. Often alone but never lonely, I immersed myself in creative play. I sat on the floor with my Fisher-Price castle play set, making up elaborate soap operas about the king and queen, the prince and princess, and the kind but often misunderstood dragon. I... Continue Reading →
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