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A Herculean List of 15 YA Books Based on Mythology

Myths can be a super fun starting place for stories.. and all the better when they are updated in to new and exciting young adult versions.

Some of these stories are placed in the past and some are modern, but all have great reviews and if you love Mythology you will definitely want to check them out. (the below are affiliate links)

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)- And all the other Percy Jackson BooksGoddess Boot Camp by Tera Lynn Childs  The Goddess Test (Goddes...

I Have a Book Cover Concept

Who knows if this what it will look like in the end (because I change my mind and I tinker so much), but I have a book cover concept.

I did a ton of research into what makes a good cover and tried to come up with something along those lines.

What do you think?  And what are YOUR favorite bookcovers?

8 Free YA Kindle Books to Download Right Now

Need some new YA stories to download to your kindle but your wallet is light?

Well, good news!  There are tons of kindle stories you can download right now.  I complied a list of 8 for you to start with.

Check out the description and then click on the Amazon widget if it sounds like something you might like.

Enjoy!

One Night Is All You Need: A Short Story-
After Margot Green helps move her older sister into the University of Miami dorms, she just wants to go home to New Jersey where she...

Free Set of Printable Bookmarks from #ForOurEmma

As well as my newest adventure in to YA writing I have been a niche blogger for 8 years.  When you do that you tend to become friends online with other bloggers who share your niche.

One of my friends experienced (and is still experiencing) a horrible tragedy a four month ago. Her 15 year old daughter, Emma, was killed in an accident.

When I heard the news I was devastated for her.  My first thought was: "this is not real".

Emma was and is a beautiful person.  She is brave, genero...

Their Fractured Light Book and "Matching" Necklace Giveaway (12/18/15)

I REALLY have enjoyed the (ad) Starbound Trilogy.

But of course I have... my dad made sure I loved SiFi when he took me to see Star Wars as a kid and I always looked forward to watching Star Trek with him.

So when it comes to Young Adult books... the SiFi/Romance ones have my heart!  And seriously... could this cover be any more amazing?

I don't think so.

To celebrate the release of the 3rd and final book in the series, Their Fractured Light, I am giving away a copy to one lucky reader along...

10 Freaking Awesome Gifts for YA Book Lovers (that you might just keep for yourself)

Is a young adult book lover on your Christmas list this year?
Of course a gift card for more books is ALWAYS welcome but there are a ton of unique gifts out there that are sure to bring a smile to any book lover's face!
Jewelry from Author Adornments


This cute Etsy store has necklaces (one of which I will be giving away!), rings, bracelets and keyrings that feature words from famous books.  You can even place a custom order!

Owlcrate Box- image by @redheadreads



Oh my goodness, these are so aw...

Best YA Books Based on Fairy Tales

I love YA Books Based on Fairy Tales!  I think what I like best about them are the similarities of the old classics paired with the twists of the author's imagination.

When you delve into a new retelling of Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty or any of the others you start with a familiar premise and so it's exciting to get to meet all the characters told in a new and different way.

One of the book series I picked up this year was The Lunar Chronicles. This is the story of Cin...

7 Must Read Young Adult Books for Cat Lovers

Are you a YA book reader and a cat lover like I am?  My cat Shadow and I often curl up with a good book.

Below I put together a list of seven YA books that feature or star cats in their stories. But I know there has to be more out there!

Hope you enjoy the list. (all the links below are affiliate links)

The Hunger Games Series - Buttercup the cat is not a huge player in The Hunger Games series, but he does end up as a metaphor with a happy ending (kind of) and a lap to probably cuddle on som...

Win an Effie MockingJay/Hunger Games T-Shirt

I went and saw (ad) Mockingjay Part 2 last night and it was awesome. (and I am seeing it again today with a group of girlfriends!)

There were a few changes, but I felt over all they were needed for a movie format (like the timeline and some of the events at the end of the book.  It was an exciting movie and a great end to the series!

To celebrate the movie release through 11/30/15 we are giving away this super cute Effie MockingJay/Hunger Games T-Shirt.  It comes in sizes S-XL and you...

Free Set of Printable Bookmarks for Booklovers

I made you a little something :)

It's cute little set of five Printable Bookmarks for Booklovers.  All you need to do to grab them is join my club and get on my mailing list.

When you are in the club you will get our latest posts in your email and be the first to find out about new giveaways and exciting news!

Make sure when you join that you look for a confirmation email and click the link.  If you don't you are not "in" yet and you won't have access to the bookmarks.

Instructions to D...