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Interview with Jenna Greene

Q1 What is your author origin story? JENNA: My author origin story begins at a young age. I was able to create intricate plot lines with my She-Ra: Princess of Power action figures. A few years later, I began to build the skill to write these stories down. And thus, the author was born! Q2 … Continue reading Interview with Jenna Greene

Writing Styles – Guest Post

It’s difficult not to compare oneself with another, particularly someone more successful than you. (And there will always be someone more successful. Veronica Roth isn’t as famous as J.K. Rowling, and Rowling isn’t as prestigious as Dickens). So writers tend to examine the habits of others and compare, generally with a critical eye, asking questions … Continue reading Writing Styles – Guest Post

Freebies you can get today!

Graveyard Rose: (The Rose Chronicles Book 1) Stay out of the woods at night- An easy rule for the people of Maldorfina, but not for seventeen-year-old Lenara Gerrickson. In fact, she’s been sneaking out on dark New Moon nights on her own secret missions. Handpicked by the beautiful vampiress, Annabelle, Lena carries on her family legacy … Continue reading Freebies you can get today!

My Journey from Ukraine to Ireland

Hi everyone, I have good news, I'm back in Ireland. I had to change my return tickets to come home 2 weeks early because I became homesick and needed to get out of Ukraine. The journey home was...filled with bad luck. I honestly wish most of the stuff that happened didn't happen. If you're interested, … Continue reading My Journey from Ukraine to Ireland

Cover Reveal – The Skazka Chronicles, Book 3

It’s here! The title, cover, and book summary for the next instalment in the thrilling Skazka Chronicles! Majyk Reclaimed (The Skazka Chronicles, #3) Book Summary: This is no happy fairy tale…the battle is raging and the fate of Skazka hangs in the balance. Calista has given up everything. Her heart. Her choice. Her freedom. Surrounded … Continue reading Cover Reveal – The Skazka Chronicles, Book 3

YA Scavenger Hunt

Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt! This bi-annual event was first organised by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to exclusive bonus material from their favourite authors...and a chance to win some awesome prizes! On this hunt, you not only get access to exclusive content from each author, you also … Continue reading YA Scavenger Hunt

Shades of Pink Anthology 2018

As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. In 2013 and 2014, the first Shades of Pink events raised over $10.000 for research! For our third event, 33 authors have allied for 1 cause: fundraising for research. Their gift to everyone who makes a donation? A romance anthology (ebook) titled Shades of Pink … Continue reading Shades of Pink Anthology 2018

Young Adult Scavenger Hunt Fall 2018 Teams

Young Adult Scavenger Hunt is coming this October again! You'll get a chance to win plenty of prizes and fantastic paperbacks. All you have to do is participate in the events. Now, to give you an idea of what books will be up for grabs. TEAM BLUE AMALIE HOWARD--AMBER R. DUELL--BRENDA DRAKE--COURTNEY BRANDT--DARLENE P. CAMPOS--DOROTHY … Continue reading Young Adult Scavenger Hunt Fall 2018 Teams

The Shadow Files Excerpt

When the Shadows Come by Alyssa Breck What if the person you hated most was murdered and their ghost came to you asking for help to solve the crime? Carolina Sinclair is surrounded by shadows that crawl up walls and dead people looking for the door to the other side. When her childhood nemesis, Mallory … Continue reading The Shadow Files Excerpt

Update on Daily Life

Hi guys, It's been a while. I have, virtually, made zero progress writing (because I'm on self-imposed hiatus this month to recover from my super-slump as per advice from my fellow authors) but, amazingly, I've found a diet that finally works for me and doesn't make me feel like a ravenous animal on the loose. I … Continue reading Update on Daily Life