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Book Review: Letters for Catherine

G. G. Stokes's Letters For Catherine tells the story of one William Hunter, a young boy coming of age right alongside his burgeoning country. Historically precise and emotionally accurate, the novel manages to bring the past alive, entertaining and educating at once. The romance, boyhood angst, and the bond between friends rings just as true [...:]

Plot holes Parsona could fly through

There are some niggling plot holes in almost any story. Even if it's just a coincidence that defies our suspension of disbelief. Then there's the plot holes that seem to negate an entire book, film, or maybe even a franchise.
I like plot holes. I enjoy looking for them, I like finding them, I get a [...:]

First place behind the winner!

Yay! Despite being nominated a full TEN DAYS after voting began, MOLLY FYDE AND THE PARSONA RESCUE came in first place behind the winner. I think they call that second place, but whatever.
It was a meteoric rise, and I owe it to all of you, my loyal fans and voters. We started off in 80-something-th [...:]

Contest Winners!

Well, the Great Giveaway has officially ended, a massive thanks goes out to all the participants. Every entry had all five questions correct, which makes me suspect the quiz may have been a tad too easy. Next time it won't be open book, or the questions will be in Latin, or something.
So now, I'd like [...:]

A picture is worth at least a handful of words.

Hints and secrets and interwoven themes

The Molly series is chock-full of hidden themes, repeated messages, homages to genre classics, and much more. Even with repeated readings, there's no way fans could possibly tease it all out. That's what I'm here for. To let you know it's there.
A few things to look out for as you read these books:
How are the [...:]

FREE BOOKS!

That's right, free copies of Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue! Two of them. Signed. And winning them couldn't be more fun.
Here's what you do to start your literary adventure: head over to the ResAliens blog. There, you'll collect your first of three portions of The Parsona Rescue. Follow the trail and it'll lead you [...:]

A very fun interview

Check out YA Book Queen's blog. She just posted a few interview questions with me. You guys and gals probably won't be shocked to hear that I rattled on so much during the interview that she had to break it up and only post a portion. But maybe that'll mean the rest is heading our [...:]

Critters Writers Poll

In case you haven't heard, Molly Fyde is up against some other books at this poll. It's on Critters Writers, a writing workshop site for science fiction/fantasy/horror. In 24 hours, Molly Fyde has rocketed from nomination to 4th. And there's probably 100 or more entries.
I would love to win this thing now that we're so [...:]

The most awesomest of news…

The final proof copy arrived today! It is GORGEOUS. Absolutely stunning. The interior is perfect, the spine is wondermous, the back is to die for. I'm thrilled with this book. I think you guys are going to be uber-delighted.
So, what's next? Well, I placed a big order just moments ago. 168 copies of Land of [...:]