This month marks seven years since Novel Novice first debuted on the interwebs -- and my goodness, how time flies! January 12th is the actual date this little blog went live back in 2010, although my blogging history dates back a few years more than that, to 2008, when our original site Novel Novice Twilight... Continue Reading →
Set in a lush, fantasy world reminiscent of The Night Circus, Caraval by Stephanie Garber is one of 2017's most buzzed-about books. Whatever you've heard about Caraval, it doesn't compare to the reality. It's more than just a game or a performance. It's the closest you'll ever find to magic in this world . .... Continue Reading →
Last week, I had the pleasure of joining a select group of fellow bloggers to chat with Wayfarer author Alexandra Bracken on her book's release day to discuss time travel, romance, and how her college experience inspired the entire series. Today, I'm delighted to bring you our highlights from that Q&A session! And in case... Continue Reading →
Today, we're delighted to be hosting a guest post from Heartstone author Elle Katharine White, who stops by to talk about where she writes. Her debut novel is a Pride & Prejudice-inspired fantasy epic, filled with magical creatures and bad-ass warriors. So be sure to keep reading to learn more about Heartstone and enter to... Continue Reading →
I am so excited that ROSEBLOOD by A.G. Howard releases today and that I get to share the news! If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book by Author A.G. Howard, be sure to check out all the details below. This blitz also includes a giveaway for a signed ROSEBLOOD poster and a mask... Continue Reading →
The stunning conclusion to the Passenger duology, Wayfarer by Alexandra Bracken follows an epic journey of love and triumph that spans the globe and the centuries. All Etta Spencer wanted was to make her violin debut when she was thrust into a treacherous world where the struggle for power could alter history. After losing the... Continue Reading →
You guys! It's our first official blog tour of 2017 - OMG! And today's blog tour features a super fun new spy thriller from Swoon Reads, You Don't Know My Name by Kristen Orlando. Today, Kristen stops by with a guest blog about her "writing must-haves" -- then keep reading for more about her book... Continue Reading →
What better way to ring in the new year than by announcing the final contest winners of the old year! Here are the final contest winners from 2016: Spindle by E.K. Johnston To celebrate the release of this new fairy tale inspired story, we offered up a prize pack include a copy of Spindle, plus... Continue Reading →
It's time for another time-honored tradition here at Novel Novice - our annual desktop wallpaper calendar! These wallpapers are a free download we create just for you, our loyal fans, as a way to say thank you for your support throughout the year. This year, I switched things up from my usual style -- and... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite books of 2016 was We Are Still Tornadoes by Michael Kun & Susan Mullen, a delightful contemporary romance set in the 1980s and told through alternating letters between two best friends who just may turn out to be more. It's funny, romantic, heartbreaking, and so so sweet. Today, I'm delighted to... Continue Reading →
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