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Author Chat with Akemi Dawn Bowman (Harley In The Sky), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Akemi Dawn Bowman author of Harley In The Sky. Read on for more about Akemi and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Akemi Dawn Bowman!            Akemi Dawn Bowman  is the author of  Starfish ,  Summer...
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The cover is so bright and exciting! Stories about circuses have often piqued my interest, and I wonder how the author handles the... Read More
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 11:52
Danielle Hammelef
I love the explosion of color on the cover. I can't wait to read this book.
Monday, 23 March 2020 17:40
Penny Olson
The cover is dynamic and eye-catching. The story is original and dramatic.
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Diversify Your Shelves--"Truths and Mirrors"

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Truths and Mirrors by Akemi Dawn Bowman   Starfish  is a book about family, and identity, and finding hope in a world that often makes it difficult. But it’s also a story about how necessary the truth can be. I know what it feels like to be afraid to tell your story,...
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Author Chat with Jess Redman (Quintessence), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Jess Redman author of Quintessence. Read on for more about Jess and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Jess Redman !      Jess ...
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: Sing Me Forgotten by Jessica S. Olson + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Sing Me Forgotten by Jessica S. Olson, releasing 3/9/2021 from Inkyard Press! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: I a...
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Author Chat with Carrie Anne Noble (Gretchen and the Bear), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Anne Noble author of Gretchen and the Bear. Read on for more about Anne and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Carrie Anne Noble !  ...
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Author Chat with PC Cast & Kristin Cast (Found), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with PC Cast & Kristin Cast author of Found. Read on for more about PC Cast & Kristin Cast and their book, plus a giveaway!       Meet PC Cast...
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Author Chat with Natalie Mae (The Kinder Poison), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Natalie Mae author of The Kinder Poison. Read on for more about Natalie and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Natalie Mae !    &nbs...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Lori M Lee (Forest of Souls), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Welcome to our weekly special feature post,  Author Of The Week !! Each week we will be interviewing a different YA author and highlighting their upcoming release! We will also be hosting a givea...
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