Today, we bring you part one of our three-part interview with The Madman's Daughter author Megan Shepherd. Thanks to HarperCollins for arranging the interview, and Megan for stopping by! What originally drew you to write a YA novel inspired by The Island of Dr. Moreau? When I was a teenager I fell in love with... Continue Reading →
Megan Shepherd: The Madman’s Daughter Q&A Part 1
Today, we bring you part one of our three-part interview with The Madman's Daughter author Megan Shepherd. Thanks to HarperCollins for arranging the interview, and Megan for stopping by! What originally drew you to write a YA novel inspired by The Island of Dr. Moreau? When I was a teenager I fell in love with... Continue Reading →
Beyond The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd: YA Novels Inspired by Classic Horror
We adore any YA novel that draws inspiration from a classic -- and The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd is no exception. She drew upon H.G. Wells' classic, The Island of Dr. Moreau for inspiration. But she's not the only YA author to turn to the classic horror/Gothic genre for inspiration. Here are some other... Continue Reading →
Beyond The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd: YA Novels Inspired by Classic Horror
We adore any YA novel that draws inspiration from a classic -- and The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd is no exception. She drew upon H.G. Wells' classic, The Island of Dr. Moreau for inspiration. But she's not the only YA author to turn to the classic horror/Gothic genre for inspiration. Here are some other... Continue Reading →
Jennifer E. Smith: “Movie Set Research” – This is What Happy Looks Like Valentine’s Day Blog Tour
Today we are SO delighted to be hosting a special Valentine's Day blog tour stop for Jennifer E. Smith's upcoming new YA novel, This is What Happy Looks Like -- on sale April 2nd, but you can pre-order it now. You may also know Jennifer already from her first book, The Statistical Probability of Love... Continue Reading →
Jennifer E. Smith: “Movie Set Research” – This is What Happy Looks Like Valentine’s Day Blog Tour
Today we are SO delighted to be hosting a special Valentine's Day blog tour stop for Jennifer E. Smith's upcoming new YA novel, This is What Happy Looks Like -- on sale April 2nd, but you can pre-order it now. You may also know Jennifer already from her first book, The Statistical Probability of Love... Continue Reading →
The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd: Classic Gothic Novels
Today, in honor of our February book of the month, we're featuring some classic Gothic/horror novels. The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd is specifically inspired by H.G. Wells' The Island of Dr. Moreau -- and she says the next two books in the series are inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde... Continue Reading →
The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd: Classic Gothic Novels
Today, in honor of our February book of the month, we're featuring some classic Gothic/horror novels. The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd is specifically inspired by H.G. Wells' The Island of Dr. Moreau -- and she says the next two books in the series are inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde... Continue Reading →
Arcadia Burns by Kai Meyer
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: YA needs more mafia. And while Holly Black's delightful Curse Workers series has ended, German author Kai Meyer returns with the second installment in his genre-bending mafia saga with Arcadia Burns, the sequel to Arcadia Awakens. Following the brutal deaths of her sister and aunt, Rosa... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Arcadia Burns by Kai Meyer
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: YA needs more mafia. And while Holly Black's delightful Curse Workers series has ended, German author Kai Meyer returns with the second installment in his genre-bending mafia saga with Arcadia Burns, the sequel to Arcadia Awakens. Following the brutal deaths of her sister and aunt, Rosa... Continue Reading →
