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July 1, 2023
Blue Ink Review
“An empathetic, heartwarming underdog story that should appeal to a variety of teen readers. Hy’s relationships, in all their tenderness and awkwardness, are beautifully drawn.” -BlueInk Review
June 28, 2023
Independent Book Review
"Not My Fault successfully explores themes of hard choices, loss, and social awkwardness, told by a spunky, well-meaning teen we can't help but sympathize with." -Independent Book Review
June 18, 2023
BookTrib's July BookClub
Excited to have Not My Fault included in BookTrib's July BookClub selection. I'll be doing some fun stuff with BookTrib including a video Q&A. Are you part of the club? See you there :)
https://booktrib.com/july-2023/
https://booktrib.com/july-2023/
May 26, 2023
BookLife Review
"Electric and rousing literary debut...urgent, touching YA novel about finding one's voice..."
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May 22, 2023
One more week!
One more week in the giveaway and then 10 signed copies will be on their way! Thank you for all the interest in this story...
May 12, 2023
Early praise for "Not My Fault"
“Clever, funny, poignant, very readable, great characters, and the gender-neutral twist is timely and well done. Bravo!” Ellen Miles, Author of The Puppy Place series (Scholastic)
“What a truly wonderful and lovely read. I was so taken and touched by the storyline and I was completely caught up in the clever and timely plot. But mostly, I was just in love with Hy and Belinda and the rest of their motley posse...I read a lot of YA novels as we choose only a few for 192 Books and this one will be top of my list.” Lisa Knowlton 192 Books NYC
“Just finished your novel and all I can say is I didn’t want it to end. I literally kept checking how many pages were left so I could savor them.”
-Mike Deming, 8th grade English teacher, Clarkstown Central School District
“What a truly wonderful and lovely read. I was so taken and touched by the storyline and I was completely caught up in the clever and timely plot. But mostly, I was just in love with Hy and Belinda and the rest of their motley posse...I read a lot of YA novels as we choose only a few for 192 Books and this one will be top of my list.” Lisa Knowlton 192 Books NYC
“Just finished your novel and all I can say is I didn’t want it to end. I literally kept checking how many pages were left so I could savor them.”
-Mike Deming, 8th grade English teacher, Clarkstown Central School District
May 10, 2023
Here's what I'm hoping...
I'm hoping this novel sparks conversation. I hope it stirs empathy and awkward feelings, both present and long buried. But most of all I'm hoping you relate to Hy in your own individual way as a reader. You are on the inside. Who is Hy?
