Tag: YA fiction


June 2023 New Releases

June 2023 New Releases

Posted June 1, 2023 / 6 Comments

Happy June! A new month brings new books, and there are SO MANY great books on my radar in June! There are over 90 titles on this list of June 2023 New Releases, and they comprise a range of genres – contemporary, historical, cozy mystery, suspense, Amish fiction, children’s books, […]


Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): DJ Williams & Hunt for Eden’s Star

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): DJ Williams & Hunt for Eden’s Star

Posted May 24, 2023 / 13 Comments

Please join me in welcoming author D.J. Williams to the blog today to chat about family friendly action-thrillers and his new action fantasy for teens, Hunt for Eden’s Star! HUNT FOR EDEN’S STAR by D.J. Williams SERIES: Beacon Hill #1 GENRE: Inspirational Teen/YA Action Fantasy PUBLISHER: Wander RELEASE DATE: April […]


May 2023 New Releases

May 2023 New Releases

Posted May 1, 2023 / 7 Comments

Happy May! I cannot believe we are already here, on the line between spring and summer. This year feels like it’s going by so quickly to me – anyone else? There are almost 100 titles on this list of May 2023 New Releases that I would like to read, if […]


First Line Friday (week 337): Quest of the Queen

First Line Friday (week 337): Quest of the Queen

Posted April 13, 2023 / 19 Comments

Happy Good Friday & welcome to the First Line Friday link-up! It’s time to grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line. Today I’m featuring the first line of Quest of the Queen by Dawn Shipman – the second book in her Lost Stones […]


Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): C.J. Milacci & Recruit of Talionis

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): C.J. Milacci & Recruit of Talionis

Posted March 29, 2023 / 10 Comments

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Recruit of Talionis by C.J. Milacci, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I’m delighted to have C.J. on the blog today to talk about her new book! RECRUIT OF TALIONIS by C.J. Milacci SERIES: Talionis Series #1 GENRE: Young Adult Sci-Fi Dystopian PUBLISHER: Fayette Press […]


Kickstarter Project: Suspended in the Stars by E.A. Hendryx

Kickstarter Project: Suspended in the Stars by E.A. Hendryx

Posted March 20, 2023 / 0 Comments

I am so excited today to share about the launched Kickstarter for Suspended in the Stars by the super cool E. A. Hendryx (aka @createexploreread). Suspended in the Stars is Emilie’s debut #youngadult novel and is the first book in a YA science fantasy trilogy! Emilie describes it as “The […]


Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): The Whisperer’s Wish by Janilise Lloyd

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): The Whisperer’s Wish by Janilise Lloyd

Posted March 16, 2023 / 12 Comments

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Whisperer’s Wish by Janilise Lloyd, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I’m delighted to have Janilise on the blog today to chat about her book! THE WHISPERER’S WISH by Janilise Lloyd GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy PUBLISHER: Expanse Books (Imprint of Scrivenings Press) RELEASE DATE: […]


Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Alyssa Roat & Castelon

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Alyssa Roat & Castelon

Posted March 15, 2023 / 54 Comments

Please join me in welcoming Alyssa Roat back to the blog today! She’s here to talk about her new YA Fantasy novel, Castelon and the legend on which the series is based! CASTELON by Alyssa Roat SERIES: The Wraithwood Trilogy #3 GENRE: Inspirational Young Adult Fantasy PUBLISHER: Mountain Brook Ink […]


March 2023 New Releases

March 2023 New Releases

Posted March 2, 2023 / 8 Comments

Happy March! Whether this new month is coming in like a lamb or a lion for you, it’s certainly delivering a whole bunch of great-looking reads! There are nearly 100 titles on this list of March 2023 New Releases, and they comprise a range of genres – contemporary, historical, cozy […]


February 2023 New Releases

February 2023 New Releases

Posted February 1, 2023 / 26 Comments

Happy February! The much awaited list of February 2023 New Releases on my radar is here! There are 100 titles on this list, and they comprise a range of genres – contemporary, historical, cozy mystery, suspense, Amish fiction, children’s books, YA, speculative, and even some nonfiction. And, of course, expect […]


Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Dawn Shipman & Kingdom Lost

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Dawn Shipman & Kingdom Lost

Posted January 30, 2023 / 13 Comments

Please join me in welcoming Dawn Shipman to the blog today to chat about her young adult fantasy novel, Kingdom Lost! Dawn Shipman knew she wanted to be a writer since Mrs. Juell’s 10th grade Creative Writing class. Before she starting writing novels, she’d written stories, poetry, plays, puzzles, quizzes, […]


Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Pamela Hart & Beauty from Ashes

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Pamela Hart & Beauty from Ashes

Posted January 17, 2023 / 22 Comments

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Beauty from Ashes by Pamela Hart, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I’m delighted to have Pamela here on the blog today to chat about her book! BEAUTY FROM ASHES by Pamela Hart SERIES: Beauty from Ashes Trilogy #1 GENRE: Young Adult Clean Fantasy Romance […]


Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Leslea Wahl & Into the Spotlight

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Leslea Wahl & Into the Spotlight

Posted January 6, 2023 / 7 Comments

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Into the Spotlight by Leslea Wahl, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I’m delighted to have Leslea on the blog today sharing some behind-the-scenes facts about the book! INTO THE SPOTLIGHT by Leslea Wahl SERIES: Finding Faith #1 GENRE: Christian YA Adventure/Romance Fiction PUBLISHER: Vinspire […]


January 2023 New Releases

January 2023 New Releases

Posted January 1, 2023 / 4 Comments

Happy New Year, dear readers! I pray that 2023 is a year of joyful days and great reads for each of you. As promised yesterday, during our bird’s eye view look at Early 2023 New Releases, today I’m going to break down the January 2023 New Releases that are on […]


First Line Friday (week 307): The Aberration of Eden Pruitt

First Line Friday (week 307): The Aberration of Eden Pruitt

Posted September 15, 2022 / 13 Comments

Happy Friday & welcome to the First Line Friday link-up! It’s time to grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line. Today, I’m featuring the first line of The Aberration of Eden Pruitt by K. E. Ganshert! This series sounds so good – part […]


Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Bradley Caffee & The Change

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Bradley Caffee & The Change

Posted September 15, 2022 / 7 Comments

Happy Release Day to Bradley Caffee and The Change – the final book in his ‘heart-pumping YA dystopian’ trilogy! I’m happy to have Bradley on the blog today as he shares 10 little known facts about himself. THE CHANGE by Bradley Caffee SERIES: The Chase Runners #3 GENRE: Inspirational YA […]


2022 ACFW Carol Award Winners

2022 ACFW Carol Award Winners

Posted September 11, 2022 / 5 Comments

Hello dear readers! Book award season is upon us and I’m so delighted today to present to you the 2022 ACFW Carol Award winners & finalists! While I took a break from doing my annual interviews this year because … life … I’ve still been cheering on all of the […]