Story Behind the Story: Forestborn
A young, orphaned shapeshifter in a world that fears magic must risk everything if she hopes to save her only friend in Elayne Audrey Becker’s Forestborn, first in a new fantasy series with shapeshifters, a magical forest, and a slow-burn romance that will sweep you off your feet. Read on to see how Elayne came to Read More »
A Tale of Twin Cities: A Tour of Minnesota with Author Naomi Kritzer
Locations both digital and IRL are a vital component of Naomi Kritzer’s CatNet series, which began with 2019’s critically acclaimed Catfishing on CatNet. Now she offers us a deep dive into the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota—locations that she loves, and also the primary setting of the riveting and recently released Chaos on CatNet. Read More »
YA Royals that Stole Jillian Boehme’s Heart
Who doesn’t love a good royal story? Read author Jillian Boehme’s list of YA royals that have stolen her heart, and decide which one should take the crown.
Recreating Favorite Holiday Recipes with Sara Fujimura
Food plays a big role in both of Sara Fujimura’s delightful YA rom-coms, Every Reason We Shouldn’t and Faking Reality. To help us celebrate this festive time of the year, she’s shared two family recipes with us that she’ll be cooking over the holiday season! By Sara Fujimura If you’ve read any of my books, Read More »
Story Behind the Story: Eventide
October is upon us and there is no better time to treat yourself to an eerie ghost story. Eventide is a haunting Southern Gothic historical fantasy from debut author Sarah Goodman that follows a young woman named Verity Pruitt as she uncovers unsettling secrets from her family’s unearthly past. Read more about Sarah’s inspiration behind Read More »
Telling the Story Behind Each of Us a Desert
Read more from author Mark Oshiro about how they came to write their coming-of-age fantasy novel Each of Us a Desert!
Reimagining Old Hollywood in Chasing Starlight
Read how Teri Bailey Black brings Old Hollywood to life in her newest YA mystery, Chasing Starlight!
The Inspiration Behind An Education in Ruin
An Education in Ruin is full of scandal, lies, and revenge. Read what inspired Alexis Bass to write her newest thriller!
Danielle L. Jensen’s 5 Favorite Fantasy Duos
To celebrate the release of her newest book, Dark Skies, Danielle L. Jensen chatted with us about her top 5 favorite fantasy duos in YA books!
5 YA Books for Foodies
Sara Fujimura, author of Every Reason We Shouldn’t, recommends 5 YA books that every foodie should read!