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Vincent Ralph talks YA thrillers, social media and his new novel, Are You Watching?
Looking for a book that will have you on the edge of your seat, questioning each character and second guessing every word? Look no further than Are You Watching? the creepy and utterly addictive new YA thriller from Vincent Ralph.
We sat…
Jennifer Iacopelli discusses her powerful new YA novel, Break the Fall
With the 2020 Olympic Games fast approaching, Jennifer Iacopelli's new YA novel, Break the Fall, couldn't have arrived at a more perfect time.
Sandhya Menon on retelling Beauty and the Beast and why she writes YA contemporary
In 2017, Sandhya Menon took the YA scene by storm with her beautifully written, wonderfully romantic, brilliantly empowering and much needed contemporary novel, When Dimple Met Rishi. She has released a new book each year since, with a…
Eric Smith on the gaming industry and Don’t Read the Comments
"People working in games, to create such a key piece of culture, deserve so much better"
Julie C. Dao talks folktales, anxiety and Song of the Crimson Flower
"Stories have power, and as a reader, whenever I am able to see myself in a narrative and relate to a character, that has always been so rewarding to me."
Morgan Parker talks mental health, her teen diaries and Who Put This Song On?
"Don’t be afraid to be who you are, ask questions, be honest, be kind, hang in there."
Kiersten White talks The Guinevere Deception and writing retellings
"Magic, longing, Camelot."
Renée Ahdieh on her new YA Vampire novel, The Beautiful
"Celine is the most like me of any character I’ve ever written, and it was cathartic and frightening to write a character like that."
Natasha Ngan on trigger warnings, writing struggles and Girls of Storm and Shadow
"Write honestly. Openly. With heart and kindness and hope. There are readers who need to hear what you have to say."
Charlotte Nicole Davis talks The Good Luck Girls and reclaiming the western genre
"I made it my goal to reclaim a genre that has erased so many of us from our own history."
Mary H.K. Choi on why she believes social media is a scam and her new YA novel
"Social media’s such an insidious, elegant scam."
Scars Like Wings author Erin Stewart discusses her heartbreaking and relatable story
'Scars Like Wings' packs an emotional punch that'll get you right in the feels over and over again.
Stacey Lee on writing YA historical fiction and upcoming books
Over the years, Stacey Lee has explored 1849 Missouri, 1906 San Francisco and the magic of smell. Now, in her newest YA historical fiction novel, The Downstairs Girl, Stacey transports readers to 1890 Atlanta, Georgia where her protagonist,…
Katharine McGee on writing, character dream casts and her new novel, American Royals
Secrets, drama and romance fill the pages of Katharine McGee's newest novel, American Royals, in which she asks the question “What if America had a royal family?” So we sat down with Katharine and asked her a few questions of our own.…
Author Karen Gregory on her newest book I Hold Your Heart
Showing how fast a relationship can spiral to being controlling and obsessive, this book will have you wishing you could turn the pages quicker than humanly possible!