Authors (Archived)

[G.E.]

Just released Apocalypse Z: Uncommon Ground. Be sure to check it out. It's available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble

[Liz]

Hi, I'm Liz Gruder, author of YA STARSEED, releasing Feb. 5, 2013 by WiDo Publishing (but I have eARCs available now).

The protagonist is half ET.
If you enjoy Jennifer L'armentrout (Lux series), Beth Revis, Roswell High, I Am Number Four, Stephenie Meyer's The Host ... STARSEED is in that ballpark-- but with its own voice & vision.
Thanks for providing this author thread!

[Beth]

Hi all!

I have a new Mature Young Adult Romance coming out in about a month called Love Love and I thought I'd post a snippet. Enjoy and thanks for reading!!!
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This was the moment I’d waited for my entire life, or so I thought. That’s if you consider seventeen years an entire life. It started out as a perfect day, but perfection can be an illusion.

Our blue gowns were fanning the breeze as we made our way up to the podium. The wind blowing through my hair made me feel alive, and free. I was inches away from my long awaited independence. All those days I sat on the bleachers watching football games and daydreaming about life after high school, and it was finally here. My feet were making their way up the stairs quickly. They had a mind of their own and I had difficulty keeping up with them. They obviously knew something I didn’t.

Mr. Shorley shook my hand firmly as he happily handed me my diploma. The sun’s rays bouncing off the paper gave it a rare glow. This was my golden ticket. Even better than a lifetime supply of wonka bars.
Beth Michele

[Emily]

Well I suppose it never hurts to let people know you have something out hey? I've just release a YA comedy set in Facebook called The Grand Adventures of Madeline Cain: Photographer Extraordinaire. The whole tale is told through status updates, private messages and notes. Just got it reviewed by Midwest Book review which was super positive. It also has an interactive facebook component if anyone has a Facebook Obsession!


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Madeline Cain Photographer Extraordinaire: Put this on your status if you know someone (or are related to someone) who has been eaten by dragons. Dragons are nearly unstoppable and in case you didn't know, they can breathe fire. 93% of people won't copy and paste this, because they have already been eaten by dragons. The other 7% are sitting in the shower armed with fire extinguishers.
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Madeline has achieved her dream, acceptance into world famous photographer, Jason I’Anson’s, exclusive college in New York. Like many people of her generation who travel overseas, she turns to Facebook as a medium to pass on news and keep in touch with her family and friends. But her move from the sleepy Australian town of Adelaide to New York City doesn’t exactly turn out as she expected. From her first meeting with her chain smoking, club crazy house mate and his superhero Mexican Chameleon, Duncan (who can move from one side of the room to the other in a blink of eye), she knew she was in for an interesting time. Add an umbrella rigged by her brother to yell abuse at surrounding pedestrians when it rains, pizza deliveries to porn sets and being pulled in by the FBI for questioning after an explorative stint into spy photography, and things move from the interesting to the ridiculous.

Egged on by her Australian Facebook friends, Kathy the hypochondriac and Tim, who has a strange sexual affinity for electrical appliances, Madeline tries to find her feet in the big city. But this may be harder for her to achieve than first thought, after she accidentally blackmails a famous model cheating on her boyfriend.

In a world of status updates, blogs and photographic file sharing, where everyone who adds you can follow your every move, how the hell is Madeline supposed to get out of the hole she found herself in?

[Joshua]

If anyone is interested in a free copy of my newly released book STAR PATH in exchange for a review please contact me. joshuatate101@gmail.com. Thanks.

[Beth]

Hi everyone!

I have a new Mature Young Adult novel coming out soon called Love Love. Here is the synopsis and link: Thank you!

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Gabrielle Willis is smart. She's funny. And oh yes, she's a bit klutzy.

When Gabrielle leaves sunny California bound for the energy of Manhattan, she was willingly leaving the life she had known, for the new life she would create. But was she really leaving something behind, or was she running away.

On the outside Gabrielle Willis has it all under control. A new life in Manhattan, a great roommate, and a good job. But she was haunted. Haunted by a a memory she's tried to forget, and by a family who's abandoned her. But what happens when what's on the outside is only an illusion, and in perfect contradiction to what's buried deep within.

Enter Dane Rhodes. He's gorgeous, smart, and sexy as hell. Just what Gabby wants, or so she thinks. But when she meets Brad Dixon, the sweet guy with the crooked smile, he begins to make her see that the very thing she is trying to run from, is the very thing that just may push her to see the light.

[Meredith]

Hi everyone -- My contemporary YA novel, STRAIGHTJACKET, was just released a week ago! Caleb thinks he's an angel. His doctor in the psych ward says he's delusional. And Anna doesn't know what to believe. The only thing she DOES know is that she's falling in love. I would love for you to check it out!

[Michael]

Gold Medal Threat is brand new and getting great reviews.

I'll give a Free copy to anyone who will review it.

"Gold Medal Threat, was very interesting and hard to put down. It is a perfect book for teens and preteens. It is written exactly how a teenager would think, act, and speak. It's amazing how in this book teens are treated as adults with respect. The story was very suspenseful and mysterious. The crime was a great choice for the setting. I would definitely recommend this book to a friend. It was, without a doubt, one of the best books I have ever read." Breanna Gardner (age 12)

[Clark]

Hello! My science-fiction/fantasy/young adult novel is Prophets of the Ghost Ants and it is available as a free Kindle download for the next five days. This is the Second Edition, 2012, and the First Edition was named a Best of the Year by Kirkus Reviews. Read what they are saying about it here at Goodreads. The novel has been in development as a film trilogy with Oscar winning producer Lawrence Bender.

http://www.amazon.com/Prophets-Ghost-...

[Beth]

Hi all! My mature young adult novel Love Love is nearing a release date so I wanted to post my Facebook link as I have additional teasers there...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beth-Mi...

[[deleted user]]

Thought some of you may want to take a look at our new website. Also have a new blog posting.

http://mikecher1212.wix.com/michael-c...

http://michaelcompton-author.blogspot...

[Emily]

Congrats on all these new books guys! How awesome!

[Marta]

Hi Everyone,

I'd like to let everyone know about my book TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE. The main story deals with seventeen-year-old Karen Devane, a spoiled Hollywood princess who gets into a confrontation with a homeless woman, who’s killed by a hit-and-run driver as she’s trying to escape from Karen and her two friends. Karen’s involvement in the woman’s death sets off a chain of events which eventually reveals some pretty awful family secrets, all of which revolve around her beloved grandmother, Kate.

The link on Amazon is here: http://www.amazon.com/TOO-LITTLE-LATE...

I've got an interview and giveaway on the Goodreads group The Young Adult Book Club:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...


I hope you'll check it out!

[Ann]

Book Trailer Reveal & KINDLE FIRE Giveaway! For my 5-star rated debut novel FIRST KISS. You can check it out here: http://ladysbookstuff.blogspot.com/20... - Thank you!

[Mary]

Read if you dare!

No zombies, werewolves or vampires. :) Life is scary enough and a frightening journey, as we all know. And evil has a human face! "The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference." (Eli Wiesel)

They used to live in a city with a sun and two moons. No one was allowed to leave except the four young ultimate warriors once a year. The first one who returned to the City was acclaimed as the Champion. Nina was determined that she would be triumphant, but nothing could have prepared her for the horror she discovered outside the City Walls.

This is "their" story, but is it our story too? We can come and go as we please. Can we? Will we KNOW what is going on if we live in similar times as these? They didn't know ...Is the story history or prophecy? Can it come true? You decide …

According to all the Beta-readers In the Reign of the Ilev is a visual feast.

It is a story about love, life and hope



Please look in my profile (and add me as a friend) for The Seventh Sheep and Other True Tales, if you have a master of the universe in your life ... (hehe) He/she may not be a crab ... but they all operate in exactly the same way!

Finding true love can be a bumpy ride ... If you are looking for directions to find happiness and love ever after or want to visit the Story Dimension (it is only one step away) read: Forever After - A Dimensional Love Story. It is an ... ehm ... out-of-this-world love story ...

[Tiffany]

Surface Think Little Mermaid collides with the dark side. YA Paranormal Romance

[Loretta]

Hey, everyone!

My book, The Witch Collector, Part I, was just released by HarperTeen Impulse. Here's the link and synopsis:

http://www.harperteen.com/books/Witch...

The Witch Collector is a digital original novel in two parts that's a suspenseful brew of magic, dark strangers, and witchcraft—perfect for fans of the Beautiful Creatures and Mortal Instruments series.

The day after her best friend's funeral, Breeda's parents pack her up, usher her into the car, and then drive out of Oregon without looking back. Breeda doesn't know why they left so urgently or why they're headed to Chicago—but she does know that it's against the rules to leave without consulting your Coven Leader. . . . It's a crime punishable by banishment.

All her family has is each other now, in a city that feels strange, unfamiliar, and dark. But when Breeda comes home on her first night in Chicago to find their apartment ransacked and only a bloody handprint left behind, she realizes that you can't outrun the craft.

THE WITCH COLLECTOR is a paranormal romance/thriller/mystery.

Thanks so much!

[S.A.]

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to take this opportunity to give my new novel "A Brand New Ending" a shoutout. It can be found on Amazon, B&N, Smashwords and Kobo Book!

Thanks.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17...

[Brittany]

Hi Everyone! I have a YA Paranormal Romance coming out this Saturday- April 13th entitled Damned. I would love everyone to take a look!

[Andy]

Howdy!

I'm Andy and I'm a new author from the UK. I've just finished and published my first book, The Remarkables , which is up on the Kindle store. The story has been fermenting in my mind for many years and I have experienced so much pleasure in writing it. I only hope that people enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it!

Feedback is always welcome and I'm grateful for the opportunity to join the discussion.

Best wishes

Andy

http://adelliott.wordpress.com/
@returnmyjedi

[Maureen]

Hi all,

I'm happy to announce the release of the sequel to BEYOND. BEYOND: TWO SUNS is now available. This is a romance that spans across the stars (literally!). Our heroine started out at 17 in BEYOND and is now 27, so I would classify BEYOND: TWO SUNS as New Adult, Science Fiction, Romance.

Please stop by Beyond-Book.com to sample some morsels from the books. :)

Thank you everyone...now off to look at some of the great books posted here!

Maureen

[Pratibha]

Released my fantasy romance novelette today on Amazon Kindle:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CLRWAA8

Description:
When Leanne first saw Blake, she fell head over heels in love with him. And then he was gone. Katya, Blake’s girlfriend, too had loved and lost him. Would Blake ever be back in Leanne's life again? Would Katya get over the pain of losing Blake - ever? Would Blake ever find the one thing he yearned for, more than anything else? A beautiful love odyssey about three strangers brought together by their quest for redemption.....

More updates available on : https://www.facebook.com/Author.Pratibha

[Izzy]

I'm writing to recommend a summer read - 'The Water's Edge' By Stevenson-Olds, it's his debut novel, most definitely one that should not be missed! Check out the site Stevenson-olds.com and download the first chapter for free to see what you think,the ebook is ready for download and you can pre-order the book via the site. http://stevensonolds.com/. A 700 page fictional novel that keeps you gript from the first page a tale of passion, unbending true love, sincere regret, murder, deceit and insanity, concluding with the ultimate sacrifice!

[Richard]

The lighter side of YA
"Facebook Zombies" Young adults turned Zombies stay connected on Facebook. This is a comical quick read to share with your FB friends. Have a funny day.
http://amzn.com/B008FH185Q

[Juliana]

Third Flatiron just produced its summer 2013 science fiction e-anthology, featuring the YA classic story, "The Carnival," by Michael Fedo. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3T1AB8

[Laurie]

You can find a huge sample of Winter Fire, a YA paranormal romance by Laurie Dubay, right here on Goodreads if you'd like to check it out...

"I should have seen Bren for what he was right away." A brooding, powerful god, hiding out with his rebel friends in the snowy mountains of Pennsylvania.

"Loki stood before the flames in a black leather jacket and tattered jeans…the son of the grim reaper." A captivating master of danger who threatens their secret.

When Jenna becomes the center of a clash between Asgard's most powerful expatriates, she will have to choose between what she wants most in the world, and the world itself.

http://www.amazon.com/Winter-Fire-ebo...

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17...

Thanks!

[Nina]

This is my very first published children's book. It is called Little Effie's Book Of Poetry.
Description:Authentically written in poetic form,Little Effie's Book Of Poetry tells of a young, little girl named Effie through her mother's point of view. Each poem tells of little Effie and her family,and of course her royal cat Miss Whiskers. Through the smiles and the tears,little Effie will touch the hearts of all who read her story.
http://www.amazon.com/Little-Effies-B...

[[deleted user]]

Looking for a fun, fast paced summer read with a hearty dose of mystery and humor?

Check out Preppy Little Liars, the first book in my YA mystery series. It will be released as a trade paperback this Friday, June 21st via Amazon and their expanded distribution channels - the e-book will be released at the end of the month via Smashwords. Preppy Little Liars

[Meredith]

My YA novel STRAIGHTJACKET has been getting some great reviews - if you're looking for a quick, emotionally charged read, check it out!

Thanks,
Meredith Towbin
www.meredithtowbin.com

[Charles]

I love YA fiction. I currently reading Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry, and I hunt Killers, by Barry Lyga.

I'm also a YA novelist, who's first YA novel was a Bram Stoker Finalist.


Here's a bio of me
Hey everyone. I'm a lover for books and have a sincere passion for writing, especially YA fiction. Here's a brief summary of who I am.

Charles Day M.P.A., B.A.,
Horror Writers Association Mentor Program, Committee Chairperson
Horror Writers Association NY/LI Chapter, Co-Chair
New England Horror Writers Association, Member
American Library Association, Member
Young Adult Library Services Association, Member
Recipient of the Silver Hammer Award, 2013
Author of the Bram Stoker Award® nominated YA novel LEGEND OF THE PUMPKIN THIEF (Noble Young Adult Publishers) and the YA western horror/fantasy trilogy, THE ADVENTURES OF KYLE McGERRT: BOOK 1: THE HUNT FOR THE GHOULISH BARTENDER (Blood Bound Books)
Owner/Founder Evil Jester Press & Evil Jester Comics & Graphic Novels
Owner/Founder Hidden Thoughts Press (non-fiction, Mental Wellness)
eviljesterpress.com
eviljestercomics.com
hiddenthoughtspress.com
https://www.facebook.com/charles.day....

And my new YA trilogy book 1 is now listed in the goodreads giveaway, if you're interested.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18...

[Laura]

Hi everyone!

I just released my YA Paranormal Romance, The Unearthly.


http://www.amazon.com/The-Unearthly-S...

Here’s the first little blurb:
"The first time I was declared dead, I lost my past. The second time, I lost my humanity. Now I’m being hunted, and if I die again, my soul is up for forfeit.”

If this piques your interest, please check it out!

Hugs,
Laura

[Adriana]

Hey all! Feeling the need to do some self-promo today! Please check it out!

[Natalie]

Laura wrote: "Hi everyone!

I just released my YA Paranormal Romance, The Unearthly.


http://www.amazon.com/The-Unearthly-S......"

Hey, the little blurb you posted definitely sounds intriguing. I don't suppose there is a sample chapter, or section anywhere on the internet?

Good luck with it anyway! If I check it out sometime soon I'll be sure to let you know!

[Laura]

Natalie wrote: "Laura wrote: "Hi everyone!

I just released my YA Paranormal Romance, The Unearthly.


http://www.amazon.com/The-Unearthly-S......"

Hi Natalie! Thanks for asking! :) I think the first few chapters are available to read on the Amazon page I linked to, but I’ve inserted the complete blurb:

The first time I was declared dead, I lost my past. The second time, I lost my humanity. Now I’m being hunted, and if I die again, my soul is up for forfeit.

After enrolling in Peel Academy, an elite supernatural boarding school on the British Isles, the last of the sirens, Gabrielle Fiori, only wants to fit in. Instead, the elixir meant to awaken her supernatural abilities kills her.

When Gabrielle wakes up in the morgue twelve hours later, something wicked is awakened in her, something even the supernatural community has never seen before. Now the only person who can help her is Andre de Leon, the community's infamous bad boy and the king of vampires.

Yet even his help can’t prevent the repeated attempts on Gabrielle’s life. Someone is after her, and they will stop at nothing to end her short existence. Only Gabrielle cannot let that happen now that her soul hangs in the balance, because she may have met the devil. And he wants her. Bad.

[Skelton]

I wonder if anyone has read my book? You can find it here http://www.amazon.co.uk/Growing-Pains...
and
http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-T...

[Natalie]

Laura wrote: "Natalie wrote: "Laura wrote: "Hi everyone!

I just released my YA Paranormal Romance, The Unearthly.


http://www.amazon.com/The-Unearthly-S......"

Ah, oops, I'm dumb! I'll check it out later!

[Sarah]

Jenna wrote: "Thanks for this opportunity Erika :)
Here's the info on my newest release. Hope you all get a chance to check it out.

Title: Faelorehn - Book One in the Otherworld Series

Genre: YA paranormal ro..."

I have this book!!! Can't wait to start reading it later today (after work lol)! =)

[[deleted user]]

Katie wrote: "Howdy. If any YA authors want me to review their book for them, let me know =)"

Hey Katie...I have three YA books (two series) one is mystery, paranormal while the other is mystery.

you can check them out here (Kindle)

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_...

or here (Nook)

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/farid...

you can also find them on my author's page...let me know if you're interested in reading them and i'll be more than happy to send you a copy...

Thanks!!

[Sarah]

Hey y'all! I have two books currently available. "Tortured" is available through amazon via kindle or paperback and "The Color Continuum: Fade to Black" (the first in a novella series) is available for only .99 cents via amazon Kindle =)Feel free to check them out:
http://amzn.to/15Hvi1T
http://amzn.to/18jnszcTorturedFade to Black

[April]

I'm currently writing a YA paranormal/fantasy novel and I just started it a little while ago so I have a lot of things to work on before it's finished.

[John-Patrick]

Hi!

I have just published my YA novel on the kindle store, it's called 'The Fall' but it's part of a series called The Forest of Moonshade. Rather than fluff it myself, I'll just do what you'd do in the bookstore and let you read the blurb.

Old Anglia hangs in the balance. Between medieval and modern. Between monarchy and democracy. Between good and evil. Every action will tip the scales.

The Forest of Moonshade has been a silent shield for the country for aeons. It lies at the heart of the District of Sunnybank, which has tried hard to keep its traditional lifestyle, resisting, where it can, the mechanisation of the rest of the country. Sunnybank is ruled by Lord Merry Mayweather - whose sole objective is to right the wrongs of his tyrannical ancestors - but he is surrounded by neighbours who mistrust the Mayweather name.

His son Tristan has made friends with the children of his reluctant neighbours. These children that live on the borders of the forest, have grown used to a carefree independence. All this is about to change when a mysterious guardian of the forest appears with dark prophecies, and the children find themselves unwittingly drawn in to a war nearly as old as the forest itself.

They find themselves growing up under the weight of responsibility - loyalty and greed, jealousy and companionship are smashed together and result in choices that will affect each other as much as they affect the world around them.

The book has a facebook page called The Forest of Moonshade, where there are sample chapters, (and links to the Amazon page where you can get the first 10% for free too).

As well as this, I've written two shorts stories, "Moonshade Minis" that are about the background of the world the book is set in. I give them away most weekends, so liking the facebook page will let you know when the promotional giveaways are!

I'm a new author, and I'm only 23, so I need all the readers/reviews I can get :)

I know people will love this series, so hopefully you'll see this and at least try the sample chapters!

Thanks for reading!

John-Patrick

[Arlene]

Hi Everyone! I published my YA Sci-Fi novel, "Beyond Earth" one month ago. Its the first book in the Beyond Earth Series. I would love it if you would check it out! Thank you so much!

[Missy]

Hello everyone!!! My best friend and I wrote a YA dystopian together and released it on June 28th. It's our debut book and we hope that people love it. It's called Branded.
Here is the synopsis:

Twenty years ago the Commander came into power and murdered all who opposed him. In his warped mind, the seven deadliest sins were the downfall of our society. He created the Hole where sinners are branded according to their sins and might survive a few years. At best.
Now LUST wraps around my neck like blue fingers strangling me. I’ve been accused of a crime I didn’t commit and now the Hole is my new home.

Darkness. Death. Violence. Pain.

Now, every day is a fight for survival. But I won’t die. I won’t let them win.
The Hole can’t keep me. The Hole can’t break me.
I am more than my brand. I’m a fighter.
My name is Lexi Hamilton, and this is my story.

You can check us out on www.abiandmissy.com, @abiandmissy (on twitter), and on facebook. The book is for sale on amazon kindle, nook, and ibooks.
Thank you so much again!!!
Missy

[Juliana]

Their mission: To save humanity. "Erenarch Academy: Under the Dragon Banner," from World Castle Publishing, is now out! Ebook is available from http://amzn.to/11sKSZD. Any reviews would be welcome!

[T.L.]

Almost Lost

Hey I would love for you to check this out and see if it is a good read for you. It's a YA/Romance book. Coming out in September! Looking for ARC readers too!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Never-...

[Sarah]

Hi!
In May I published my first novel called My Supplier. On my author profile, there is a review if you want to check it out.

Looking around at the people beside me, I felt envious. No doubt, none of these people ever had to fight for their life. None of these people had been tortured for something they didn’t even do. None of these people were stressed out over the fact that the whole government wanted them dead and that if kidnapped, Bruttons would have no way of escaping. None of these people had a life remotely close to mine, or the ugly scars and bruises to prove it.

Ceremonies are generally a day marked for celebration. But for Daisy it is a day when the rest of her life will be decided. The friends she has and the people she’s known for her entire life will be split up and shipped off to one of two different cities. Bellezas are provided with a beautiful life in paradise, while Bruttons are imprisoned in the slums of Vulcan City and forced to be personal organ donors for Bellezas.

What would you do if the world you knew, the people you loved, and your way of life was ripped away from you in a matter of moments? Would you fight for what you believe in, for what you know is right?

Apollian is on the brink of a revolution. Does Daisy have what it takes to lead her people to freedom?


You can also check out my website www.sarahstefaniak.tateauthor.com for a commercial trailer and events

Thanks so much!

[Pavel]

Hello!
Do you like reading?! It's amazing!
I am a young writer. Russian writer! You thought that I would by all means try to sell my book. I will of course, but not by all means :)
The most important thing for me - interesting and useful to spend time with you. Read and think!
My fan page - https://www.facebook.com/MerzlikinPV
My blog - http://merzlikinpavel.blogspot.ru/

[Christina]

My YA novel New England Rocks is on special Kindle Promotion at the moment - only 98p!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-England-R...
(It's the first in a new series) :-)

[Jenna]

Scott Prussing's Breathless is free. Check it out. http://www.amazon.com/Breathless-Blue...

[Angela]

Once Upon A Road Trip just got a 5 Star rating from The Portland Book Review!


The print version should be out within the next week.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E...