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Author’s Pick of the Year

I love writing about misfits, introverts, and outcasts, those who basically walk through life ignored. I love how in the Christmas story it’s the lowly shepherds who the angels come to first, and how in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty it’s the guy who  works in the basement who eventually  gets the accolades.   It’s not that I enjoy wallowing  in their misery, it’s  just that I love shining a light on the unnoticed so that the world can see what it’s missing.

That’s what I was trying to do when I started writing  I’m Nobody: The Lost Pages  over a year ago. And that’s what R.J. Palacios did brilliantly in her book Wonder.  My two daughters kept bugging me to read it last summer, and I’m glad they did  because Wonder is definitely my top pick of the year.

New Website and New Book Release

Hi All, I just wanted to take the time to say thank you to all of you who have followed Looking Up over the years. I’ve appreciated your tweets, and comments, and support through three books and a lot of blog posts.  One thing that’s always pulled me in two directions is trying to market […]

I’m Nobody: The Lost Pages Wins Honorable Mention at the London Book Festival

YA/middle grade novel I’m Nobody: The Lost Pages has won an honorable mention at the London Book Festival. The festival, which honors the best in international literature is held annually at the British Library. This years awards will take place on January 21, 2014.  Learn more about Alex Marestaing’s latest novel below.

Synopsis:

How long has it been since you believed in magic?

Caleb Reed is scared of everything. Terrorists. Bird flu. And even the kitchen stove. But what frightens him more than anything is the abandoned, ghost of a mansion across the street. With its boarded up eyes and eerie overgrown gardens, the hundred-year -old beast has been mocking the agoraphobic 7th grader for years, Now, things are getting worse. The paint peeled mansion has been changing, and mysterious notes have begun to arrive on his doorstep. His parents think he’s losing his mind, but Caleb knows they’re wrong. Something’s going on over there, something strange, something terrifying …something beautiful.

Read the EPIC Award nominated novel that critics are saying is “an amazing read!”, “powerful” and “unlike anything I’ve read.” In a stressful world, 

I’m Nobody: The Lost Pages Exclusively on Amazon Until January 15

Be one of the first  to get a pre-release copy of I’m Nobody: The Lost Pages  just in time for Christmas. Get it on paperback before it’s worldwide release on January 15.  Now only $8.99 for Amazon Prime members.  Just click on the cover photo above to take a look. Be on the lookout for an exciting […]

I’m Nobody:The Lost Pages Releases Internationally on January 15

How long has it been since you believed in magic? 

Caleb Reed is scared of everything. Terrorists. Bird flu. And even the kitchen stove. But what frightens him more than anything is the abandoned, ghost of a mansion across the street. With its boarded up eyes and eerie overgrown gardens, the hundred-year -old beast has been mocking the agoraphobic 7th grader for years, Now, things are getting worse. The paint peeled mansion has been changing, and mysterious notes have begun to arrive on his doorstep. His parents think he’s losing his mind, but Caleb knows they’re wrong. Something’s going on over there, something strange, something terrifying …something beautiful.

Read the EPIC Award nominated novel that critics are saying is “an amazing read!”, “powerful” and “unlike anything I’ve read.” In a stressful world,

Where’s the book? Wednesdays

An exciting new giveaway coming soon!

I’m Nobody: The Lost Pages Coming Soon In Paperback

I hope you all enjoyed the  32 Author Hunt.  The scavenger hunt is now over, and  we have some winners… The Grand Prize winner: Renee Manning 2nd Prize:  Chris Morcom 3rd Prize:  Christa Scott Congrats to the winners, and enjoy your books. Thanks to all of you who joined the fun. Keep an eye out for some more […]

And the Winner Is…

I hope you all enjoyed the  32 Author Hunt.  The scavenger hunt is now over, and  we have some winners… The Grand Prize winner: Renee Manning 2nd Prize:  Chris Morcom 3rd Prize:  Christa Scott Congrats to the winners, and enjoy your books. Thanks to all of you who joined the fun. Keep an eye out for some more […]

32 Author Hunt – Ready, Set, Go!

It’s time for the 32 Author Hunt*, a chance for you to read some great author interviews and collect clues which may just lead you to an armful of books and an iPad Mini.  You’ll find this stop’s clue somewhere below.  Have fun. Author Interview: Karen Whiting Karen Whiting loves to let creativity splash across […]

How Not to be an Ostrich

If you haven’t noticed already, ostriches can’t fly. They have wings – pairs of beautiful, feathery fliers – but they still can’t lift off into the wild blue yonder.  It’s sad really, especially since they used to be able to soar into the atmosphere like the coolest of eagles. But not anymore. It appears that […]