Borders is hosting a really cool program this summer called the "Double-Dog Dare Summer Reading Challenge" to encourage kids to keep reading even though school's out for the summer. Here's more info from an article I wrote on Examiner.com: Between now and August 31st, kids 12 and under can take part in the "Double-Dog Dare... Continue Reading →

We are excited to announce a new contest here at Novel Novice ... and this time, we've got a really sweet prize, brought to you by the folks at Harlequin Teen! We're giving away a copy of The Iron King by Julie Kagawa ... and a $25 VISA gift card! (Yes, that means you can... Continue Reading →

We are excited to announce a new contest here at Novel Novice ... and this time, we've got a really sweet prize, brought to you by the folks at Harlequin Teen! We're giving away a copy of The Iron King by Julie Kagawa ... and a $25 VISA gift card! (Yes, that means you can... Continue Reading →

YA author Jackson Pearce (As You Wish, Sisters Red) got a little musical this weekend, with a fun & refreshing take on the Ke$ha song "Tik Tok" just for writers & book lovers alike Jackson's version. "Writers' Blok." Check it out:

This is some exciting news for book nerds like myself ... it sounds like Dreamworks is going to be adapting the character of Allan Quatermain for the big screen, with Sam Worthington in the lead role. For those who don't know, Allan Quatermain is the adventurous explorer featured in Sir H. Rider Haggard's novels King's... Continue Reading →

There are a number of newcomers to this week's New York Times best sellers lists, including a new No. 1. Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson series) is back with his new Egyptian series, which kicked of May 4 with The Red Pyramid. Also new is Spells by Aprilynne Pike and The Prince of Mist by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.   This... Continue Reading →