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My Book Baby Releases Today! And a Giveaway!

Today is the day! Catalyst officially releases into the world today, and I couldn't be happier! I want to thank all of you who signed up for my Book Blitz through Xpresso Book Tours. I really wanted to do a list of everyone participating and link it to your blog, but when I found out that I had over 115 people sign up, I didn't think it was possible! I will, however, do my best to visit all of the blogs throughout this week—thank you so much!!
Also, for those of you who may not follow me on so...

Book Blast: Piper Morgan to the Rescue & a Giveaway

Happy Release Day to Stephanie Faris for Piper Morgan to the Rescue! Check out this adorable middle grade book and be sure to enter the Giveaway!
Piper Morgan to the Rescue By Stephanie Faris
Cover (click for full resolution):


Blurb:
Piper helps some four-legged friends find the perfect home in the third book of the brand-new Piper Morgan series.

Piper is super excited to help out at Bark Street, a local animal shelter in town. Who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by adorable puppies and dogs al...

Timeless Blog Tour/Doppelganger Quiz & Giveaway!

Many of you who follow me on social media know that I recently met and hung out with the very talented Gayle Forman, author of If I Stay. She was so fun and down-to-earth, and I had a great time!
L to R: Holly Hughes, me, Monica Hoffman, Gayle Forman
The funny thing is, Gayle was convinced that I have a dark-haired doppelganger, another author named Nova Ren Suma. 
Nova Ren Suma, NYT Bestselling author of Imaginary Girls and The Walls Around Us
Of course, as soon as I got home that night, I...

November IWSG: A Month of Thanksgiving & Giveaway!

Hello IWSG peeps! I may be a horrible blogger lately, but one thing is certain—I will always try to post on IWSG Wednesday. A big thank you, of course, goes to Alex Cavanaugh for creating this wonderfully supportive group. Also, thank you to our awesome co-hosts for this month: Joylene Nowell Butler, Jen Chandler, Mary Aalgaard, Lisa Buie Collard, Tamara Narayan, Tyrean Martinson, and Christine Rains! It's never too late to join in the fun, and you can do so HERE.


Well, Catalyst rele...

October IWSG: Book Launch Obsession

Did that really say October IWSG?! Where has the time gone?


First of all, I LOVE fall. I love the leaves, the cooler weather, the pumpkins—I love it all! But now, I have an even greater reason to love fall. My debut novel Catalyst (a YA near-future thriller) releases in just under two months!
But I'm not ready!
What does that mean exactly? I'm not ready?
It means that for months I've had these grand expectations of what my launch will look like, be like, even feel like. I've dreamed and planned....

Book Trailer for Catalyst and Happy Release Day Circuits & Slippers!

Many of you may have already seen the book trailer for Catalyst circulating around social media, but in case you missed it, here it is!


Also, my publisher is currently doing a Goodreads giveaway. If you'd like a chance to win a FREE ARC (Advanced Reader's Copy) of Catalyst, you can enter HERE. But there's only a couple more days left, so hurry if you want to enter!
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Catalyst releases in less than 2 months! Can you believe it?? If you don't want to miss any of the latest news, give...

Book Review: The Last Messenger of Zitol

I haven't done a book review in a while, mostly because life is a little too crazy, but when I had the opportunity to read and review Chelsea Dyreng's YA novel, The Last Messenger of Zitol, I jumped at the chance. Last year I read her debut novel, The Cenote, and I was captivated by her writing. I knew I would love her latest novel, and I was right!


Publisher's Blurb:

When Rishi is kidnapped and taken to Zitól, she faces an unthinkable future: she is to be sacrificed to appease the gods. To sur...

Cover Reveal & Giveaway: Motley Education by S.A. Larsen

Today is an especially exciting day because I get to share with you the cover reveal for my critique partner's debut MG novel, MOTLEY EDUCATION! Not only is Sheri a fantastic writer, but she's a wonderful friend as well. I can't tell you how many times I've emailed Sheri with a question and she's always super quick to respond and help me figure things out. If you don't know Sheri (aka S.A. Larsen), you should! And now, on to her reveal! But first, this really cool banner!


AND NOW FOR THE REVEA...

Cover Reveal: Timeless by Crystal Collier

Today I'm happy to show off the gorgeous new cover for the 3rd book in Crystal Collier's Maiden of Time series. I've been waiting for this book, so I'm glad to know we won't have to wait too much longer!
Are you ready for the reveal???
Can I get a drumroll?
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TIMELESS (#3 Maiden of Time) by Crystal Collier #CoverReveal


Book Title: TIMELESS (Maiden of Time #3)Author: Crystal Collier...

IWSG September: Finding Time & A Few Good Things

Hi everyone! It's time for another group posting of the IWSG! A huge thanks to Alex Cavanaugh for creating this group, and to all the co-hosts for this month. If you'd like to join our little group, it's never too late, and you can find all the information about it here.




Before I get to the question this month, I'd like to share a few (good) things that have happened lately: 
1) Catalyst was nominated for a Whitney Award.

2) A publishing company in Turkey is interested i...