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Melissa A. Craven, Indie Manager

YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Kim Baccellia of the United States, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  Kim Baccellia from California! She's here to share her novel  Goddesses Can Wait  as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Kim and her novel!     And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway, and the...
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Melissa A. Craven, Indie Manager

YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Michael J. Bowler of the United States, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  Michael J. Bowler from California! He's here to share his novel  Spinner  as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Michael and his novel!     And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway, and the event...
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Courtney Brandt of Dubai, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  Courtney Brandt from Dubai! She's here to share her novel  The Queen of England: Coronation  as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Courtney and her novel!   And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway, and...
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Patrick Hodges of the United States, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  Patrick Hodges from Arizona! He's here to share his novel  Pawns: The Weilders of Arantha as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Patrick and his novel!     And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway,...
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with K.J. McPike of Indonesia, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  K.J. McPike from Indonesia! She's here to share her novel  Souls Untethered as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about K.J. and her novel!   And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway, and the event Grand...
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Bethany Strobel of the United States, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  Bethany Strobel from Florida! She's here to share her novel  Daughter of Destiny as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Bethany and her novel!     And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway, and the...
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Michelle Lynn, Assistant Indie Manager

YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Stefani Deoul of the United States, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  Stefani Deoul from the United States! She's here to share her novel  On a LARP  as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Stefani and her novel!   And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway, and...
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Ginger Scott of the United States, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  Ginger Scott from the United States! She's here to share her novel  A Boy Like You  as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Ginger and her novel! And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway, and...
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with AJ Eversley of Canada, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  A.J. Eversly from Canada! She's here to share her novel  Watcher  as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about AJ and her novel!   And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway, and the event Grand Prize...
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Angel Lawson of the United States, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  Angel Lawson from the United States! She's here to share her novel  The Girl Who Shot First  as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Angel and her novel! And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway,...
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It’s Live! Cover Reveal: Off Trail by Rick Polito + Giveaway (US Only)
We're so excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Off Trail by Rick Polito, releasing 06/03/2021 from Wise Wolf Books! Writing OFF TRAIL, it sometimes felt like the story was telling itself. I ...
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Spotlight on Stars Belong To Us (Annabeth Chatwin), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Stars Belong To Us  by Annabeth Chatwin.  Read on for more about Annabeth and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Annabet...
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Spotlight on Horse Girl (Carrie Seim), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Horse Girl  by Carrie Seim.  Read on for more about Carrie and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Carrie Seim !   &...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Kathryn Purdie (Bone Crier's Dawn), 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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Five Tough Tactics for Protesting at School + Win A Copy of Kids On The March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice (Michael Long) ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Kids On The March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice   by Michael Long.  Read on for more about Michael and his book, an guest...
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Five Books With Magic Users That Will Charm You + Win a Copy of Blood Like Magic (Liselle Sambury) ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Blood Like Magic  by Liselle Sambury  Read on for more about Liselle and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Liselle S...
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