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February 27, 2017
The Game Begins by Victoria Danaan
The Game Begins
Victoria Danann
Publication date: February 27th 2017
Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Young Adult
When it came to the attention of the old ones that their creations, the Earth gods, had been playing games at the expense of humankind for millennia, they put a stop to it. But the rebellious gods were far too addicted to their games to give them up. After several summit meetings, they voted to use their own children as players and locate the playing field in the most treacherous env...
February 19, 2017
Sketchy Tacos by Meg D. Gonzalez
Sketchy Tacos
Meg D. Gonzalez
Teenage artist Mila Gulick travels to Mexico to get away from warring influences and find herself. But life in the land of tacos is a far cry from her sheltered life back home. Mila must find the courage to step out from behind her sketchbook and get to know the people and culture around her. While her host family and the two boys vying for her interest are nothing but smiles, all may not be as it seems.
Soon Mila is questioning her choices and the beliefs she’s hel...
February 16, 2017
Clan by Realm Lovejoy
Clan
Realm Lovejoy
Publication date: November 12th 2013
Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult
“Highly enjoyable, thought-provoking sci-fi by an author with considerable talent and promise.”–Kirkus ReviewsClans are Unity.
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No variation. No deviation.
On Clades, to be a Clan is to be an exact copy. A perfect society cloning themselves to survive, even as the zombielike Frags threaten to overrun them on an unforgiving planet.Clan 1672 (privately known as Twain) was never supposed to survive the Incu...
February 15, 2017
Alternate History by Mary Victoria Johnson, Author of The Ashes and the Sparks
Alternate History
(about the "rules" and "limits" when writing Alt Hist)
by Mary Victoria Johnson
As with most genres, althistory begins with one question: what if? What if Rome never fell? What if the Nazis won World War II? What if the Dark Ages turned into a period of great scientific advancement, or what if dragons really did exist in Ancient China? The possibilities are infinite, which is part of what makes the alternate history such a fascinating topic to explore. My novel takes place in t...
February 14, 2017
Chameleon by Zoe Kalo
ChameleonZoe KaloGenre: YA Gothic/Multicultural
Date of Publication: February 15, 2017
Number of pages: 230Word Count: 55,000
Cover Artist: Deranged Doctor Designs
Amazon - 99¢ thru 2/21
Book Description:
An isolated convent, a supernatural presence, a dark secret…
17-year-old Paloma only wanted to hold a séance to contact her dead father. She never thought she would be kicked out of school and end up in an isolated convent. Now, all she wants is to be left alone. But slowly, she develops a bond wit...
February 9, 2017
Review: Edge of Night by Ann Gimpel
Edge of Night
Ann Gimpel
Paranormal/Horror/Sci-Fi/Romance
December 2016
Dream Shadow Press
Click here for info and buy links
Here’s a roadmap to Edge of Night. Welcome to an eclectic collection of nine short stories.
You’ve done time at the edge of night. Nail-biting, stomach-churning time filled with hissing snarls, menacing growls, the whoosh of unnatural wings, and the flash of hellfire. Time that lasts forever, but is over within seconds because time becomes unpredictable in places like that. Yo...
February 7, 2017
Code Red by Janie Chodosh
Code Red (Faith Flores Science Mystery #2)by Janie Chodosh
Genre: YA Mystery
Release Date: February 7th 2017
Poisoned Pen Press
Summary from Goodreads:
After nailing the murderer of her addict mom and proving that her detractors are full of it, seventeen-year-old Faith Flores is back for another kick-ass science mystery. She's proud to be chosen for a summer internship at a research lab in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but once she arrives, complications abound. For one thing, Santa Fe is the birthplace...
February 6, 2017
Sequence Aligned by Lorraine M.L.M + Giveaway
SeQuence Aligned (The Heart of the Ocean #2)by Lorraine M.L.M.
Genre: YA Fantasy/Romance
Release Date: February 1st 2017
Summary from Goodreads:
Alessia and Dante’s love has blossomed. Their Sequence of Hearts is sturdier than ever, but the shield that protects Tuscania is weakening and an invasion is imminent. Everyone knows Alessia's new-found power is the key--especially Alessia. Unfortunately, the energy inside her is unstable and expediting her training could have devastating consequences....
February 2, 2017
Curse of Stars by Donna Compositor
Curse of StarsDonna Compositor
(Diamond Crier #1)
Publication date: February 19th 2017
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Sabi Perez is the last Diamond Crier, only she doesn’t know it. Not until a crazed ruler from another world comes to collect her priceless tears and won’t take no for an answer.Living in New York, Sabi’s seen some nasty things, but the lengths to which her captor will go to keep his crown are things found only in the darkest nightmares. Afraid and alone, Sabi finds solace in her cel...
February 1, 2017
Top Ten Writing Must-Haves by Kaitlyn Davis, Author of Frost
Welcome to Kaitlyn Davis, author of Frost with her Top 10 writing must-haves!
Top Ten Writing Must-Haves
I’m sure this list is a little different for every author or aspiring-author out there, but here are mine J
1. Computer
Some writers use a notebook, some dictate into a microphone, some probably do other things, but I couldn’t live without my computer! Give me Microsoft Word, a blank page, and a keyboard, and I’m good to go J
2. Coffee Maker
I’m a bonafide coffee addict! I know I should quit the...
