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New Release: Bloodline Inheritance by Lindsey Sablowski
Not long ago I participated in a cover reveal for Bloodline Inheritance by Lindsey Sablowski, and wrote a review on the first book of her series, Cursed With Power. Cursed With Power was an engaging read with a fantastic setting and realistic characters. Now I am glad to announce that the final book of the Dark Magicians series is… Continue reading
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The Book Creators – for those who thrive on literature
Calling all bookworms! The Book Creators hope to provide engaging posts for bibliophiles in all stages of their passion. Published or unpublished, reader or writer, our aim is to be a home for those who can’t live without a book in their backpack (or maybe two.) We have gathered from all over the world with… Continue reading
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Cover Reveal: Bloodline Inheritance by Lindsey Sablowski
I’ve participated in all of Lindsey’s cover reveals for this series. It has been wonderful watching this story grow, because I read it when it was still a draft on inkpop. Cursed With Power is so different now, and I was impressed with how it had improved. The writing style is solid. The story sweeps you… Continue reading
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Ksenia Anske: How Rosehead Came Into Being
When I found Rosehead on Wattpad, it instantly stood out as different because it had a personality well beyond the words used to craft it. Thanks so much, Ksenia Anske, for offering to tell the story of how it came into being! Do give it a read–it’ll haunt you! Rosehead started out as a nightmare. No, I’ll go deeper.… Continue reading
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Everything That Makes You by Moriah McStay
One girl. Two stories. Meet Fiona Doyle. The thick ridges of scar tissue on her face are from an accident twelve years ago. Fiona has notebooks full of songs she’s written about her frustrations, her dreams, and about her massive crush on beautiful uber-jock Trent McKinnon. If she can’t even find the courage to look… Continue reading
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my dream–finally in paperback
I’m supposed to make these life posts on Monday but it is Tuesday. Clearly I’m a day late but I’m doing better because I remembered to post and am amending my mishap now. What happened this week? Dissonance is available in paperback. And with that done, I can finally move onto the sequel, Elegy. I have a 60k draft I never… Continue reading
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Dissonance is now available in print!
A few days ago two proof copies of Dissonance arrived in my mailbox and they looked absolutely perfect, as opposed to the first disastrous attempt. I’d selected a matte finish for the first one and it just destroyed the details of the image. You couldn’t tell the silhouette is of a girl in the background. So I… Continue reading
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Interview: Claire LaZebnik on Parents in YA Literature
On Thursday I published a review for Wrong About the Guy, a charming novel by Claire LaZebnik about Ellie and the struggles she faces with her family and friends. Her stepfather became a television star, so she has to deal with the bittersweet privileges that come with a life of luxury. I really liked seeing that, even… Continue reading
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The Selection by Kiera Cass
Find on Goodreads Every now and then a book shows up all over my news feed on every social network with a really enticing cover (and often featuring a beautiful dress.) It’s a book everyone seems to have read except me and often there is a love-hate division; on Goodreads, The Selection has a pretty set line… Continue reading
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proof copies, bookshelves, and review wars
Because I am determined to maintain good habits, here is another Monday blog post to keep you updated on my life. It’s tempting to consider a week uneventful, but when I look at my Instagram feed I see little things have been going on to create a big adventure. I got a proof copy of Dissonance, but since I… Continue reading
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Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik
This contemporary twist on Jane Austen’s Emma features the signature wit and swoon-worthy romance of beloved author Claire LaZebnik’s other fan favorites Epic Fail, The Trouble with Flirting, and The Last Best Kiss. Ellie Withers is definitely not spoiled, so she wishes that George Nussbaum would stop implying that she is. It’s not her fault… Continue reading
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cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career
Because books are my life and this blog is titled life, literature & coffee, I figured I’d make a periodical to keeps you up-to-date on two of those things while I wait to become a coffee taster. Every Monday I will try to update you briefly on life and reading. Dissonance is now available on nook… Continue reading
Mariella Hunt & the Tearoom 