Author Interviews

Compelling, immersive and impossibly gripping, Gabi Burton's debut novel, Sing Me to Sleep, is undoubtedly one of the most exciting new YA fantasies to have come out of 2023 thus far. With seamless world building, jaw dropping twists, a…

From fairytale retellings to killer plants, New York Times bestselling author, Kaylnn Bayron, has proved time and time again that her creativity and talent for writing knows no bounds and her nail biting new YA slasher horror, You're Not…

To coincide with publication of his debut science fiction-fantasy novel, The Combat Codes, we are honoured to have author and martial artist Alexander Darwin talk exclusively to us about his love of martial arts flicks.

This post is sponsored by Harper360YA. Introspective, empowering and thought-provoking, Nigeria Jones, the newest YA release from National Book Award Finalist, Ibi Zoboi, is the coming-of-age story of Nigeria Jones, a young Black teen…

Kyrie McCauley chats how she channels her fears and her habit of always thinking the worst case scenarios in ALL THE DEAD LIE DOWN.

If you're looking for a rom-com read that's the epitome of a cosy, feel-good read, look no further than B.K. Borison's Lovelight series. Set in the idyllic town of Inglewild, the Lovelight series gives you everything you could possibly want…

L.R. Lam on how she came up with the names of the dragons, and why she decided to include sign language in Dragonfall.

The Other Mothers follows ex-journalist Tash who is navigating motherhood and a new friendship group with the other mothers at her son's playgroup.

Former model Jan Dunning chats her debut YA thriller, Mirror Me, and how it is inspired by her experience in the fashion industry.

Allison L. Bitz on why she chooses to tell a story about theatre and music in her debut novel, The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom.

Audrey Burges on how details helped The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone grow beyond a lighthearted rom-com.

Wibke Brueggemann on her book, Cupid's Revenge, being a safe space of sex and sexuality for teenage readers.

This post is sponsored by Harper360YA. Starring an autistic heroine and featuring a powerful sisterly bond, a magical treasure hunt and a cast of character you can't help but adore, Unseelie, the enchanting YA debut from Ivelisse Housman,…

Sally Hepworth chats how she manages to keep track of everything while writing The Soulmate, especially with a dead character's POV.

Luna McNamara has written a retelling on Psyche and Eros' love story and we are honoured to have her here today to chat about her debut.