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Triona Campbell is an award-winning producer and creator of GAMERMODE, a TV show about video games.
Rebecca Ryan chats living an (extra)ordinary life could be too much effort
"e all wonder from time to time whether we’re doing enough, or being enough. That’s a natural part of life. So long as you’re living the life that you want to live, then don’t worry, you’re doing great!"
Melinda Salisbury chats having Greek gods in the modern world of Her Dark Wings
Her Dark Wings is a modern day YA retelling of the story of Persephone, in a world where Greek gods are still very much around.
Abiola Bello on her new YA rom-com, Love in Winter Wonderland
To celebrate the release of her gorgeously cosy and romantic, winter YA rom-com, Love in Winter Wonderland, we had the pleasure of chatting with Abiola Bello all about rom-com's, dream movie castings, writing inspirations and more.…
Neal Shusterman on Gleanings, The Arc of a Scythe, upcoming projects and more
To celebrate the release of Gleanings: Stories from the Arc of a Scythe, the newest instalment in his New York Times bestselling Arc of a Scythe series, we're thrilled to have had the opportunity to talk to author Neal Shusterman all about…
Maya Prasad on sisterhood, Taylor Swift and her YA debut, Drizzle, Dreams and Lovestruck things
With the coziness of Gilmore Girls vibes and the sisterly bonds of Little Women, Maya Prasad's debut YA novel, Drizzle, Dreams and Lovestruck Things, is the perfect read for anyone looking for a romantic, heartfelt and warm story of…
Roseanne A. Brown on her middle grade debut, Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting
Steeped in Ghanaian folklore, Roseanne A. Browns middle grade debut, Serwa Batting's Guide to Vampire Hunting, is a brilliantly fun, action packed, vampire hunting adventure, that's just as thought-provoking as it is magical. To celebrate…
Hena Khan on her delightful new middle grade novel, Zara’s Rules for Finding Hidden Treasure
Filled with joy, fun, a delightful cast of characters and a heartwarming message, Hena Khan's newest middle grade novel, Zara’s Rules for Finding Hidden Treasure, is just further proof of what a gift Hena's writing is to the middle grade…
S.K. Ali on spirituality, TikTok and her gorgeous new YA novel, Love from Mecca to Medina
Romantic and deeply emotional, Love from Mecca to Medina, the follow up to S.K. Ali's hit young adult romance, Love from A to Z, is a moving and honest love story that easily burrows into its readers hearts, to live there forevermore. To…
Kacen Callender on their groundbreaking new YA novel, Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution
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Kacen Callender is nothing but a pro at writing novels that make you think, swoon and keep you glued to their pages and Kacen's newest YA title, Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution, is no…
Susan Lee on her gorgeous K-Drama YA romance, Seoulmates
Friends-to-lovers fans, it's time to meet your new favourite book. Relatable, swoon worthy, emotional and beyond adorable, Susan Lee's debut YA rom-com, Seoulmates, is a gorgeous story of love, friendship, family and cultural identity and…
Zoulfa Katouh on her stunning and moving YA debut, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
One of the most emotional, moving, harrowing and beautifully written debut's of 2022, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh, tells the story of Salama, an aspiring pharmacist and Syrian teen caught in the middle of Syria's…
Kat Delacorte on her captivatingly dark YA debut, With Fire in Their Blood
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Set against the gothic backdrop of Castello, an isolated walled Italian city mysteriously split in two, With Fire in Their Blood by Kat Delacorte is one of 2022's most original and exciting releases.…
B.B. Alston on inspiration, movie adaptations and his sensational new middle grade novel, Amari and…
One of the best pieces of children’s fiction to hit shelves in many many years, B.B. Alston's hit debut, Amari and the Night Brothers, took the world by storm with its 2021 release and we've been more than a little bit obsessed with it ever…
Sangu Mandanna on her bewitching new rom-com, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Cosy, romantic and perfectly magical, Sangu Mandanna's debut rom-com, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, is a must read for anyone in need of a comforting, witchy story starring a delightful cast of characters and a heartwarming…