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October 16, 2017

BYWAYS: Illustrations

Every one of the Byways Books includes beautiful full-color art by my illustrator, Hannah Christenson. Here’s a sampling from Book #4, Up the Mountain: A Ganix Johns Adventure.

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Published on October 16, 2017 06:16

October 15, 2017

SALE: The Iron Trial

Hey! If you want a good deal on the first book in a great series, The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare is available in digital format for $1.99 right now. Check your favorite online bookstore to see if they’re participating in this sale price!

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My review of The Iron Trial on GoodReads >>


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Published on October 15, 2017 07:59

October 13, 2017

Aboard the Train

I wonder why there are so many sevens in this part of the country.”

—ABOARD THE TRAIN: A EWAN JOHNS ADVENTURE


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Published on October 13, 2017 06:13

October 12, 2017

ART: Tupper

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October 11, 2017

GAME: Name that Book Cover

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October 10, 2017

#amreading in Red

So Pretty. I’ve seen them. I’ve wanted them. Finally, I have them. My office area now boasts rainbow bookshelves for my middlegrade collection. It’s the accumulation of years … boosted by recent forays into area thrift stores.

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Have you ever arranged your books in rainbow order?

 


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Published on October 10, 2017 06:10

October 9, 2017

BYWAYS: Behind the Header

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In the seventh book of the Byways series, Ganix lands in a mess of trouble when he decides an enslaved magician needs a friend. Our scampish hero takes his usual talent for mischief to a whole new level—jailbreaks, manhunts, and a secret organization.

Across the Line introduces readers to Hurlock, who’s featured in the cover illustration.

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Story Excerpt:

Off to one side, on a stage of some kind, Ganix saw another man with dark skin like Luke’s. His hair was twisted into thick ropes, and his...

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Published on October 09, 2017 06:09

October 6, 2017

Meadowsweet

Easy now! Easy!” demanded an imperious voice. “This is priceless cargo, and I don’t want a single chip gone before its time!”

—Aurelius Harrow, MEADOWSWEET by C. J. Milbrandt


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Published on October 06, 2017 06:06

October 5, 2017

ART: Tupper

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Published on October 05, 2017 06:05

October 4, 2017

GAME: Name that Book Cover

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Published on October 04, 2017 06:00