Today, we wrap up our exclusive Q&A with Innocent Darkness author Suzanne Lazear with the traditional Novel Novice Flash Questions! Private concert: who’s playing? Blink 182 Pizza toppings? Pepperoni, olives, and mushrooms Book you can’t stop re-reading? Little Women Living or dead, who would you like to have dinner with? Wow, there are so many... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Lazear: Innocent Darkness Q&A Part 3
Today, we wrap up our exclusive Q&A with Innocent Darkness author Suzanne Lazear with the traditional Novel Novice Flash Questions! Private concert: who’s playing? Blink 182 Pizza toppings? Pepperoni, olives, and mushrooms Book you can’t stop re-reading? Little Women Living or dead, who would you like to have dinner with? Wow, there are so many... Continue Reading →
A Bookstore Proposal
If you've been wondering why I've been such a slacker on my blogging duties lately (no Saturday Posts, late announcing contest winners, less time on Twitter, etc.) ... well, there's a good reason. Two reasons, actually. One, I got a new job which I love SO much more than my old daily grind producing morning... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Lazear: Innocent Darkness Q&A Part 2
Our exclusive Q&A with Innocent Darkness author Suzanne Lazear continues today with part 2! INNOCENT DARKNESS is a really dark, delightful new spin on fairy/faerie lore. Do you have a favorite piece of fairy lore? I always liked stories like "The Enchanted Pig", "Twelve Brothers", "Katie Woodencloack" or "The Swan Princess" which were filled with... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Lazear: Innocent Darkness Q&A Part 2
Our exclusive Q&A with Innocent Darkness author Suzanne Lazear continues today with part 2! INNOCENT DARKNESS is a really dark, delightful new spin on fairy/faerie lore. Do you have a favorite piece of fairy lore? I always liked stories like "The Enchanted Pig", "Twelve Brothers", "Katie Woodencloack" or "The Swan Princess" which were filled with... Continue Reading →
Marketing Middle Grade Novels
The truth is... My plan was to write a post on what sells Middle Grade books (for all you aspiring and new MG writers). But as I did the research, I realized it best come from the horse's mouth. After reading Shrinking Violet Promotion (Marketing for Introverts) blog on the subject, I knew I needed to share... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Lazear: Innocent Darkness Q&A Part 1
Today, we are thrilled to bring you part 1 of our exclusive interview with Innocent Darkness author Suzanne Lazear! INNOCENT DARKNESS is a very unique blend of Steampunk, fairy lore, and historical fiction. How did you come about this very original combination? I love faeries and fairy tales. I remember trying to track down Scott... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Lazear: Innocent Darkness Q&A Part 1
Today, we are thrilled to bring you part 1 of our exclusive interview with Innocent Darkness author Suzanne Lazear! INNOCENT DARKNESS is a very unique blend of Steampunk, fairy lore, and historical fiction. How did you come about this very original combination? I love faeries and fairy tales. I remember trying to track down Scott... Continue Reading →
Jodi Picoult & daughter have top summer read
Jodi Picoult and her daughter Samantha van Leer still have the top spot on this week's best seller list with Between the Lines. There are no significant changes on the paperback or series lists, though when there's a lull like this, it usually means we're due for a huge shake-up. Check back next week! This Week... Continue Reading →
Innocent Darkness: Elements of Steampunk
The writing contest for our July Book of the Month Innocent Darkness is all about Steampunk -- so today, we're focusing on the elements of Steampunk! What the heck IS Steampunk? Since Suzanne Lazear is the author of Innocent Darkness, I'll let her tell you: Steampunk is imagining a world where steam and natural gas,... Continue Reading →
