Author Interviews

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.…

A bold and powerful story of taking a stand and fighting for what you believe in, Off the Record, is a poignant and empowering new YA novel by Camryn Garrett, that's truly impossible to put down. We're so excited to have had the…

If an f/f rivals-to-lovers romance sparked by a push down the stairs sounds like a story you need in your life, you'd be 100% correct and Not My Problem, the new laugh out loud YA contemporary by Ciara Smyth, is the book for you. We're…

To celebrate the release of her stunning new YA contemporary novel, An Emotion of Great Delight, we sat down with National Book Award-nominated author, Tahereh Mafi, to talk all things the tough side of writing, inspirations and upcoming…

Funny, honest and utterly swoon-worthy, We Can't Keep Meeting Like This, the new YA novel by Rachel Lynn Solomon, beautifully explores mental health, relationships and the uncertainty that is life after high school. We absolutely adored…

If a fun, flirty rom-com featuring a queer love triangle, Demi Lovato appreciation and a whole lotta heart, sounds like the summer read of your dreams, firstly, you clearly have great taste and secondly, Cool for the Summer, the gorgeous…

If a modern day fairy tale featuring an adorable romance, family secrets, movie set break-ins, delicious food and a personal guided tour of the best parts of LA and Little Tokyo, From Little Tokyo, With Love, the new and gorgeous YA novel…

If you're after a heartfelt story featuring an adorable fake-dating romance, a fellow book lover and nuanced conversations surrounding family, religion and mental health, Counting Down With You, the stunning debut YA contemporary by Tashie…

Following eighteen-year-old Daunis as she goes undercover on a mission for the FBI to discover the truth of who is trafficking drugs into the Ojibwe community, Angeline Boulley's new YA thriller, Firekeeper's Daughter, will have your heart…

To celebrate the release of book one in her new YA dark fantasy trilogy, we caught up with author, Lynette Noni, to discuss all things writing inspirations, releasing a book during a pandemic and The Prison Healer. Congratulations on…

Amy McCaw's debut YA novel is packed with pop-culture references and twists.

To celebrate the release of her twisty new YA novel, House of Hollow, we caught up with Our Chemical Hearts author, Krystal Sutherland, to chat all things writing inspirations, dream movie casting and the difference between writing horror…

Find out more about Phil Stamper's YA read As Far As You'll Take Me