Two new best lists!

Two new Best of lists since yesterday that I want to share before things get to crazy-busy here and I run out of time – another one each for THE FIFTH SEASON by N.K. Jemisin and THE INVISIBLE LIBRARY by Genevieve Cogman! THE FIFTH SEASON by N.K. Jemisin Buzzfeed’s 32 Best Fantasy Books Of 2015Continue reading “Two new best lists!”

Happy Book Birthdays!

One of the most exciting parts of my job is selling a debut series.  That excitement ramps up to eleven (call back to Spinal Tap) when the first book in that series actually releases!  Thus, I’m VERY pleased today to introduce you to CONSPIRACY OF ANGELS, Book #1 in Michelle Belanger’s awesome Shadowside series.  NameContinue reading “Happy Book Birthdays!”

THE INVISIBLE LIBRARY by Genevieve Cogman

 Sometimes a book/series comes along that pushes all your buttons in just the right way.  THE INVISIBLE LIBRARY by Genevieve Cogman is one of those.  I’m so excited that the critics agree!  I’m honestly struggling a bit here for an introduction that will do the work justice.  It’s like, what do you say to theContinue reading “THE INVISIBLE LIBRARY by Genevieve Cogman”

The buzzword is NEW! And also EXCITING!

In addition to the continuation of many awesome, popular series in 2015, like Chloe Neill’s Chicagoland Vampires, Faith Hunter’s Jane Yellowrock, D.B. Jackson’s Thieftaker, Carol Berg’s Sanctuary, Diana Pharaoh Francis’s Diamond City Magic, Debra Mullins’s Truthseers, Vicky Dreiling’s Sinful Scoundrels, Susan Krinard’s Midgard and Nightsiders…the new year is going to be full of incredible newContinue reading “The buzzword is NEW! And also EXCITING!”

So much good

 First, did you all see the debut of the Morganville Vampires webseries over at Geek & Sundry?  Are the characters as you imagined them?  Shane has been my favorite character throughout the series, and the web shows are no exception!  I can’t wait until Myrnin makes an appearance. Second, wishing Christina Henry a very happyContinue reading “So much good”

Happy Book Birthday, etc.

I have to wish a fantastically happy book birthday to debut author Marie Langager, whose wonderful young adult science fiction novel BEYOND OUR STARS, released today as part of Bloomsbury Spark’s launch line.  So exciting! Cover Copy: Fleeing a destroyed Earth, seventeen-year-old orphan Hope grew up living in the confines of a spaceship heading toContinue reading “Happy Book Birthday, etc.”

Shout out to new voices!

Sending for the newsletter, but also for a huge WHOO HOO! So beside myself with excitement to see J. Kathleen Cheney’s debut novel THE GOLDEN CITY on Library Journal’s list of Best Books of 2013: SF/Fantasy! It’s so funny, because just the other day some writers were bemoaning on my Facebook page the way theContinue reading “Shout out to new voices!”

Whoo hoos!

It’s exciting any time a book I rep gets a starred review or some kind of extra attention, but when it’s a debut, especially, I just want to shout from the rooftops, “Yay, I’ve always loved this book and think you should all rush out for a copy to find out why!”  Or two…or threeContinue reading “Whoo hoos!”

Jeannette Cheney talks about killing…your darlings

J. Kathleen Cheney’s debut fantasy novel THE GOLDEN CITY debuted yesterday to wonderful reviews (see below) and much fanfare.  She’s here today with a little insight into what it took to get there! Quotes: “Cheney’s The Golden City pulls readers in right off the bat, as the story kicks off with our heroine in aContinue reading “Jeannette Cheney talks about killing…your darlings”

We are Tuesdays, Hear us Roar

My puppy Ginger is here with me today to demonstrate the wrong way to devour a book and also to help me introduce Amy Christine Parker’s and my debut YA Rebels Vlog!     As you’ll see when you check out our Stupid Author Tricks, Amy and I sacrificed our dignity for your amusement.  InContinue reading “We are Tuesdays, Hear us Roar”