Author Interviews

Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in Iron Widow, Xiran Jay Zhao's debut YA polyamorous reimagining of China's only female emperor. Action packed from the first page until the last, Iron Widow is a sci-fi fantasy must read and we're…

Featuring a second chance hate-to-love childhood romance, a secretly famous Jewish Christmas romance writer, chronic fatigue syndrome representation and more, Jean Meltzer's debut adult rom-com, The Matzah Ball is a must read holiday…

Self aware, empowering and totally swoon-worthy, Michelle Quan's YA rom-com debut, Not Here to be Liked, brilliantly portrays the (often times confusing), journey of discovering and finding your place in feminism with nuance, fun and some…

If you love young adult literature, you're probably aware that author Nicola Yoon is one of the queens of YA contemporary. With both of her first two novels Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also a Star, becoming YA staples (and…

When we heard that Sarah Raughley's new YA novel, The Bones of Ruin, was going to be set in Victorian London and following an African tightrope dancer who cannot die, we knew it was going to be a truly epic read and we couldn't be more…

Beautifully illustrated, bright and uplifting, Crystal Frasier and Val Wises' inclusive new YA graphic novel, Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms, is a queer cheer must read and we're so excited to have had the chance to talk to both creators all…

Get ready to meet your new favourite YA author, Gabriela Martins, as you fall in love with her gorgeous debut YA rom-com, Like a Love Song. Following a Latina teen pop star after she's set up with a fake boyfriend to 'fix' her image after a…

Fresh, the debut novel by Margot Wood, is the laugh out loud, modern day Emma retelling we've all been waiting for. This Emma reimagining is provocative, relatable and a great exploration of the struggles of 'finding yourself' during your…

Exploring life, death and love in all its forms, Tanya Byrne's newest novel, Afterlove, is one of the most unique and beautifully written YA releases of 2021. Having both devoured and adored this gorgeous book, we couldn't have been more…

If you're in the market for a laugh out loud, sex positive, pretty darn adorable queer rom-com, Jason June's YA debut, Jay's Gay Agenda is the book for you and we're so excited to have been able to chat to Jason June all about it. Hi…

"I’ve stumbled upon a corner of the Harry Styles fandom full of brilliant women who also happen to be writers"

The Secret Garden meets Little Shop of Horrors in Kalynn Bayron's twisty and wonderfully magical new YA contemporary fantasy, This Poison Heart. "When Briseis's aunt dies and wills her a dilapidated estate in rural New York, Bri and her…

Upon its January 2021 release, Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala quickly became one of our favourite reads of the year. Fast forward to June 2021 and it's still sitting there amongst our favourites. Unabashedly queer, nerdy and honest, Be Dazzled…

Exploring the refugee crisis through the eyes of two teenagers, The Crossing by Manjeet Mann is a lyrical, powerful and hopeful story that will appeal to readers of all ages. We sat down with Manjeet to talk all things writing in verse,…

Exploring coming out, social media, facing your future, first love, friendships and toxic family dynamics, Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun, the wonderful 2021 debut novel from Jonny Garza Villa, is both devastating and beyond adorable.…