You may or may not have noticed that things have gone a little quiet in the past few weeks on this blog. I intended to make a post far sooner than this to explain. I’ve stopped the features and the guest posts and the interviews, and initially I wasn’t sure if I’d return with content … Continue reading »
Category Archives: novels
17 & GONE in Australia: Cover Reveal!
I’m really excited to tell you that 17 & Gone is coming out in Australia and New Zealand in July 2013 from Hardie Grant Egmont—and the book will have its own cover there! And oh, wow, do I love this cover image. It’s the kind of image I envisioned while I was writing this book… … Continue reading »
Beyond the Buzz: Guest Post by Kimberly Francisco
This week I have the last posts in the Beyond the (Latest) Buzz series, where I’ve asked YA & kidlit librarians as well as book bloggers to share books they think deserve more attention. Read on to see which book librarian Kimberly Francisco from STACKED wants to share… Guest post by Kimberly Francisco When I was … Continue reading »
Beyond the Buzz: Overactive Imaginations
This week I have a couple last posts in the Beyond the (Latest) Buzz series, where I’m asking YA & kidlit librarians as well as book bloggers to share books they think deserve more attention. Here’s a different take on this question from librarian Amber Couch… Guest post by Amber Couch My name is Amber Couch, … Continue reading »
Beyond the Buzz: The Re-Shelf Take
This week I have a couple last posts in the Beyond the (Latest) Buzz series, where I’m asking YA & kidlit librarians as well as book bloggers to share books they think deserve more attention. Read on to see which books Kellie from the Re-Shelf wants to share… Guest post by Kellie When Nova contacted me about … Continue reading »
Turning Points: Guest Post by Erin Bowman
This guest post is part of the Turning Points blog series here on distraction no. 99—in which I asked authors the question: What was your turning point as a writer? Here is Erin Bowman, debut author of Taken and one of my Anticipated Debuts for April 2013, sharing her turning point… And be sure to enter the giveaway before … Continue reading »
Turning Points: Guest Post by Leah Konen
This guest post is part of the Turning Points blog series here on distraction no. 99—in which I asked authors the question: What was your turning point as a writer? Here is Leah Konen, author of The After Girls, celebrating her pub day today by sharing hers… Guest post by Leah Konen Taking to heart the wisdom of many … Continue reading »
Anticipated YA Debut Interview: TAKEN (+Giveaway)
Today I have an interview with one of the April 2013 Anticipated YA Debut Authors! Today’s featured author is Erin Bowman—and her first novel, Taken, comes out tomorrow, April 16, from HarperTeen! Read on to see how Erin answered my Q&A… …And scroll down to see who won a signed finished copy plus some swag! Nova: I’ll … Continue reading »
Turning Points: Guest Post by Victoria Scott
This guest post is part of the Turning Points blog series here on distraction no. 99—in which I asked authors the question: What was your turning point as a writer? Here is Victoria Scott, author of The Collector, sharing hers… Guest post by Victoria Scott My turning point came the day I quit my job. I’d been working in … Continue reading »
Turning Points: Guest Post by Cat Winters
This guest post is part of the Turning Points blog series here on distraction no. 99—in which I asked authors the question: What was your turning point as a writer? Here is Cat Winters, debut author of In the Shadow of Blackbirds and one of my Anticipated Debuts for April 2013, sharing her turning point… And be sure to … Continue reading »