C.J. Milbrandt's Blog, page 65
May 5, 2017
Harrow
Tupper dashed ahead, but Freydolf ambled along at a slower pace, mindful of his surroundings, for the sprawling stoneworks were ultimately his responsibility. Their familiarity grounded him, their richness inspired him, and their complexity meant there was always a decent chance of spotting something he’d never noticed before.
—HARROW by C. J. Milbrandt
May 4, 2017
May 3, 2017
#amreading in May
So far, so good! I’m indulging my love for middlegrade/YA adventure with A Book a Day in May. Reviews that aren’t posted here can be found on my GoodReads account.
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I promise, I’m not choosing books based on the color scheme of the covers … though I did start The Gallery today, and that has a blue cover, too. Hmm.
GAME: Name that Book Cover
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May 1, 2017
#amreading: A Book a Day in May
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I like crazy challenges, and I like to read. Since May looks to hold a full month of typesetting for me, I’m mixing up my usual daily routine in order to give myself some downtime away from the computer. In short, I’m gonna READ!
My bedside stack is twenty-odd books high, and I have audio books and digital books queued up as well. Could you read a book a day in May? Join me if you like! I’ll be posting pictures, covers, mini-reviews, and updates here. Follow me on GoodReads, too!
BYWAYS: Illustrations
Every one of the Byways Books includes beautiful full-color art by my illustrator, Hannah Christenson. Here’s a sampling from Book #1, On Your Marks: The Adventure Begins.
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April 28, 2017
Meadowsweet
Compliments came few and far between, and it was even rarer to find someone who didn’t think him ill-suited to his calling. Freydolf was unaccountably pleased to earn Tupper’s solemn approval for the one choice that had robbed him of everything, yet given him everything he now held dear.
—MEADOWSWEET by C. J. Milbrandt
April 27, 2017
April 26, 2017
#amreading: Kate Saunders
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I adored the Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop by Kate Saunders! Oz and Lily aren’t sure what to think about their family’s unexpected inheritance, a big house with an old, boarded up chocolate shop on the first floor. Back in the day, it was owned by their great-great-uncles—triplets who blended magic into their decadent sweets. Moving onto Skittle Street leads to surprises and danger as the twins encounter one strange thing after another.
I have the sequel on order, The Curse of the Chocolate Phoen...
COMING SOON: More Byways!
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My illustrator’s busy at work on finishing touches, which means new Byways titles are nearly here! I’m planning to release Book #11, Beneath the Torch: A Ewan Johns Adventure in May. More details and a sneak peek at new covers will be coming soon!
