Today, we are delighted to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for The Mechanical Mind of John Coggin by Elinor Teele, a hilarious new middle grade book in stores TODAY from Walden Pond Press. We've got a Q&A with one of the books characters, Great-Aunt Beauregard Pickett Coggin. Plus, keep reading for... Continue Reading →
The Dragon’s Gate by Barry Wolverton: Exclusive Cover Reveal + Contest
Today, I am SO excited to be bringing you the exclusive cover reveal for The Dragon's Gate by Barry Wolverton, book 2 in the Chronicles of the Black Tulip and sequel to The Vanishing Island (which was one of my favorite books of 2015). Besides sharing the gorgeous cover, and thrilling synopsis, we also have... Continue Reading →
Robin Mellom & Lindsey Leavitt: The Pages Between Us Q&A
Today, I'm excited to share a really fun Q&A I did with Lindsey Leavitt and Robin Mellom, co-authors of the adorable new middle grade book, The Pages Between Us. Thanks for stopping by, ladies! I'm always fascinated by writing partners. Tell us about the co-writing process for THE PAGES BETWEEN US. How did it work?... Continue Reading →
Kristen Kittcher: Tiara on the Terrace Q&A
Today, we're delighted to be hosting an exclusive Q&A with Tiara on the Terrace author Kristen Kittcher. Thanks for stopping by, Kristen! Be sure to keep reading for more about her latest book! What inspired the latest mystery in TIARA ON THE TERRACE? I’m a longtime resident of Pasadena, California -- home of what you... Continue Reading →
Novel Novice’s Best Middle Grade of 2015
I did not read nearly as much middle grade this year as I did last year -- not for any particular reason, I think. Last year I was just really into MG, and this year not so much. But of the MG books that I did read, there were some true stars. Here are my... Continue Reading →
Barry Wolverton: The Vanishing Island Blog Tour Flash Questions
Today, we are so pleased to be hosting a stop -- the FINAL stop -- on the official blog tour for The Vanishing Island by Barry Wolverton. For today's stop, Barry stopped by with his responses to some of our favorite FLASH QUESTIONS! Check out his answers below, then keep reading to learn more about... Continue Reading →
Barry Wolverton: The Vanishing Island Blog Tour Flash Questions
Today, we are so pleased to be hosting a stop -- the FINAL stop -- on the official blog tour for The Vanishing Island by Barry Wolverton. For today's stop, Barry stopped by with his responses to some of our favorite FLASH QUESTIONS! Check out his answers below, then keep reading to learn more about... Continue Reading →
More Middle Grade from My Secret Guide to Paris author Lisa Schroeder
Looking for more great middle grade books from My Secret Guide to Paris author Lisa Schroeder? Look no further! Here are her other middle grade titles: Caitlin’s Lucky Charm Four best friends, one lucky bracelet, and an utterly charming new middle-grade series! Caitlin would stay at summer camp forever if she could. Her new best... Continue Reading →
More Middle Grade from My Secret Guide to Paris author Lisa Schroeder
Looking for more great middle grade books from My Secret Guide to Paris author Lisa Schroeder? Look no further! Here are her other middle grade titles: Caitlin’s Lucky Charm Four best friends, one lucky bracelet, and an utterly charming new middle-grade series! Caitlin would stay at summer camp forever if she could. Her new best... Continue Reading →
Lisa Schroeder: My Secret Guide to Paris Q&A Part 3
Today, we conclude our exclusive three-part Q&A with My Secret Guide to Paris author Lisa Schroeder. If you missed it, catch part 1 here and part 2 here. Favorite villain? Wicked Witch of the East in the Wizard of Oz Pen or pencil? Pen Favorite piece of clothing? My Anthropologie cardigans that tie in the... Continue Reading →
