Ignite by Kara Swanson

There’s a new young adult book coming, full of phoenix flames! Kara Swanson, author of the Peter Pan retellings Dust and Shadow, will release this story August 20, 2024. Summary: Can Mara survive in a world where the fire in her veins is worth killing for?  In a frozen wasteland suffocating beneath a dying sun,Continue reading “Ignite by Kara Swanson”

It’s Out!

Newsflash! Adare Elyse’s middle grade novel On Hidden Wings is officially out. You can order it on Amazon as a paperback or Kindle book. Why should you buy this book? Well, if you’re a fan of the following tropes, then get your copy. Here’s the blurb: — First rule: hide your true self. Becka‘s secretContinue reading “It’s Out!”

Reminders, Reminders, Reminders

How do you feel about reminders, whether they’re sent via email, text, or voicemail? I at least tolerate them. After all, if I’m super-swamped with the to-dos, it’s nice to have someone remind me of an appointment or opportunity I don’t want to forget. That said, here’s a reminder of several opportunities. One is theContinue reading “Reminders, Reminders, Reminders”

Coming Soon: On Hidden Wings by Adare Elyse

Mark your calendars! In two weeks, the middle grade novel On Hidden Wings, written by Adare Elyse, will be released. What is this book about? Here’s the blurb: First rule: hide your true self. Becka’s secret endangers her life. She’s a winged Centaur in a kingdom now systematically hunting all non-Humans to enslave them—or worse.Continue reading “Coming Soon: On Hidden Wings by Adare Elyse”

Beta Readers Needed!

A big announcement for all you young adult readers: My author pal Andrea J. Graham is looking for beta readers for her speculative fiction novel The Years Eaten: Changeling Restrainers Book 1. She needs constructive input on this book to make the changes needed to have the story be superb. (These pictures from Andrea’s websiteContinue reading “Beta Readers Needed!”

Bold and Brave by K.A. Cummins

A new book is releasing August 31! This one is about a girl with autism who dreams of singing a solo. She gets scared, and readers will be waiting to see if she overcomes her fear. A blog tour has just started for the book, and you can read reviews and more details of theContinue reading “Bold and Brave by K.A. Cummins”

Biblical Books for Young Kids

Are you looking for books that expose young ones to biblical truth (especially in this day and age where relativism and ungodliness are running rampant)? If there’s a publisher that makes such books, wouldn’t it be worth supporting them financially? Wolfbane Books is such publisher, and the following pictures show the books they publish. TheyContinue reading “Biblical Books for Young Kids”

“The Key to Reality” by F. Ted Atchley, III

A new book is released! No, it isn’t written by me. This one is written by my writer pal Ted Atchley. I actually got to critique a manuscript of this sci-fi thriller. Here’s the book’s official blurb: An Elite Cybersecurity Analyst.  A Desperate Rebellion’s Best Hope. Brandon thought the assignment was just another standard security assessment.Continue reading ““The Key to Reality” by F. Ted Atchley, III”

A Dog Snatcher and an Exalted Dragon Warrior

Did you play “The Floor is Lava” last week? Another round of the game is coming next week. Keep an eye for it. 🙂 Remember Kandi J. Wyatt’s giveaway I announced two weeks ago? Congratulations to whoever won it! However, I made a mistake. Exalted and The Dog Snatcher weren’t books that were being givenContinue reading “A Dog Snatcher and an Exalted Dragon Warrior”