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Author Interview with Nicky Peacock

Today I have YA author Nicky Peacock here to answer some fun questions. And check this out—today I'm over on HER blog answering some of her questions. So be sure to stop by and say "hi"! You can find me HERE. Now on to the interview!Welcome, Nicky! :)

What are you currently working on?I'm doubling my writing efforts at the moment and working on the last in the Battle of the Undead series, Bad Karma and also the next book in The Twisted and the Brave series, The Assassin of Oz. I'm also still p...

Book Release: Between Two Fires by Mark Noce

I've been waiting for this release for a while now, and I'm so excited to share Mark's book with you! Super BIG congrats to Mark on the release of his debut novel, Between Two Fires. If you haven't picked up your copy yet, you should!

 
And now here's a little about the book and its author. 
Praise from Bestselling Authors for Between Two Fires

“A spirited ride through a turbulent slice of Welsh history!” – Paula Brackston, NYT Bestselling author of The Witch’s...

CTP Author Smoothie Challenge!

If you follow me on social media, you're probably already aware that I'm participating in a Smoothie Challenge. Several Clean Teen Publishing authors, along with myself, have been assigned RANDOM ingredients to go in our smoothies. Here's a look at the options:


Based off comments from fans and readers, Sandy Goldsworthy, Author Erica Kiefer, Julie Wetzel, Abby Arrowsmith, and myself have now been assigned our ingredients and videotaped ourselves mixing our smoothies.

Here ar...

Pitch Wars 2016 #PimpMyBio

Hi! If you're reading this, you either follow my blog regularly or you're considering me as a potential #PitchWars mentee! So welcome!
My name is Kristin Smith, and I write YA contemporary and science-fiction novels. My debut novel, CATALYST, releases November 2016 from Clean Teen Publishing! Can I get a WOOHOO?!
The novel I've entered into Pitch Wars is a YA contemporary called MIDDLE OF KNOWHERE. It's a modern-day Beauty and the Beast story of summer love, where a city teen discovers that fal...

Hey everyone, it's that time again! It's time for another...

Hey everyone, it's that time again! 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 ( Tamara Narayan,Tonja Drecker, Ellen @ The Cynical Sailor, Lauren @ Pensuasion, Stephen Tremp, and Julie Flanders!) If you'd like to join our little group, it's never too late, and you can find all the information about it here.

I've been away from the blogosphere f...

IWSG August: First Piece of Writing—Where Are You Now?

Hey everyone, it's that time again! 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 ( Tamara Narayan,Tonja Drecker, Ellen @ The Cynical Sailor, Lauren @ Pensuasion, Stephen Tremp, and Julie Flanders!) If you'd like to join our little group, it's never too late, and you can find all the information about it here.

I've been away from the blogosphere f...

IWSG July: A Compliment Goes A Long Way

Hey everyone, it's that time again! 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 ( Yolanda Renee, Tyrean Martinson, Madeline Mora-Summonte , LK Hill, Rachna Chhabria, and JA Scott! ) If you'd like to join our little group, it's never too late, and you can find all the information about it here.


The IWSG recently decided to include themes for the monthly blog hop (a concept I LOVE, by t...

Made To Cruise

I recently returned from a week-long Caribbean cruise with my family and all of my husband's family and can I just say how utterly AMAZING it was?! I think I was made to cruise! From the excursions to the shows to the constant food, (which you DO get sick of after a few days! Lol.) it was a great family vacation.

I'll admit, I was a little worried about doing some of the excursions like snorkeling or hiking waterfalls with small children, but they never missed a beat. I felt like it was ME try...

Happy Release Day & Giveaway! Such A Daring Endeavor by Cortney Pearson

I'm super excited to have Cortney Pearson on my blog today sharing with us her latest release, the second book in the Stolen Tears series, Such A Daring Endeavor. Not only is Cortney an extremely talented writer, but she's also the SWEETEST person in real life. I was fortunate enough to connect with her at the LDStorymakers conference I attended in May, and meeting her was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Utah.
So, without further ado, I'll turn the time over to Cortney so she ca...

Book Release: Trouble By Any Other Name by Lori MacLaughlin

Today I'm excited to celebrate the release of Lori MacLaughlin's latest novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, which is the sequel to Lady, Thy Name is Trouble. A huge congrats to Lori! And be sure to scroll down and read an exclusive excerpt from her book! 


Title: Trouble By Any Other Name
Sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble
Author: Lori L. MacLaughlin
Release Date: May 16, 2016
Genre: Fantasy

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About the Book:

Tara Triannon is no stranger to trouble. She's yet to find an enemy her skill with a...