Read the first part of the interview here. ReaWrite– How many drafts did For Duty take to complete? How long did it take you to write? Matt– I’m not sure on the exact count – perhaps 6 drafts? In total, the novel took about half a year to write. The first draft took only 2 […]
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Matthew C. Plourde Interview
Today, we have a special treat. Author of For Duty has answered a few questions for ReaWrite about himself, the book and writing. ReaWrite– Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. First off, could you tell us a little about yourself? Matt-First off – thank you for taking the time to read For […]
Read the rest of this entry »For Duty (The Antaran Legacy Book #1)- Matthew C. Plourde
Synopsis: Caught in the middle of a war in which they have no voice, the neutral planet of Antares launches a desperate plot to end the conflict that threatens their world. The seven royal daughters of Emperor Agreios face both their enemies and challenges to their resolve. The universe will shake from their actions. The […]
Read the rest of this entry »Where She Went- Gayle Forman
Synopsis: It’s been three years since the devastating accident . . . three years since Mia walked out of Adam’s life forever. Now living on opposite coasts, Mia is Juilliard’s rising star and Adam is LA tabloid fodder, thanks to his new rock star status and celebrity girlfriend. When Adam gets stuck in New York […]
Read the rest of this entry »Delirium- Lauren Oliver
Synopsis: The narrator of Delirium suffers from a romantic malady that feels like it could be fatal; something most teens can understand. A powerful trilogy launch volume. (Hand-selling tip: Lauren Oliver is an author to watch. The film rights for her first novel have just been optioned and her eponymous website continues to gain fans.) […]
Read the rest of this entry »Iron Crowned- Richelle Mead
Synopsis: Shaman-for-hire Eugenie Markham is the best at banishing entities trespassing in the mortal realm. But as the Thorn Land’s queen, she’s fast running out of ways to end the brutal war devastating her kingdom. Her only hope: the Iron Crown, a legendary object even the most powerful gentry fear. . . Who Eugenie can […]
Read the rest of this entry »This summer in UF
This summer I took over a rival fae kingdom before becoming pregnant with the child destined to conquer the human world. This summer I helped the mob find the culprit responsible for creating their dopplegansters. This summer I stepped out from under the shadow of my super hero parents. This summer I hosted a supernatural […]
Read the rest of this entry »Judging for Book Blogger Appreciation Week
This year I volunteered to judge a group of blogs for this years BBAW Awards, and I just wanted to say I had so much fun doing it! I didn’t get to judge anything in my own genre’s which was a bit of a bummer (I wasn’t nominated anyways… bias free, I swear!) but I […]
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This summer I feel in love for the first time, three times. Each time with a different Fuentes brother. This summer I learned to love the chimpanzee my parents brought home as part of a research experiment. This summer I came to understand the inner workings of a young Helen Keller. This summer I fought […]
Read the rest of this entry »Chain Reaction- Simone Elkeles
Synopsis: Luis Fuentes has always been sheltered from the gang violence that nearly destroyed his brothers’ lives. But that didn’t stop him from taking risks—whether he’s scaling a mountain in the Rockies or dreaming of a future as an astronaut, Luis can’t stop looking for the next thrill. Nikki Cruz lives her life by three […]
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