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Author Chat with Carrie Anne Noble (Gretchen and the Bear), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  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 !    In the wake of her thrilling past as a theatre student, restaurant hostess, certified nurse...
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Zachary Snyder
The book sounds great, looking forward to reading it!
Thursday, 18 June 2020 14:01
Carrie Anne Noble
Thank you, Zachary! I hope you enjoy the story!
Thursday, 18 June 2020 14:58
Victoria Scott
Looks so good! Thanks for sharing!
Sunday, 21 June 2020 00:09
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Spotlight on The Key To Fear (Kristin Cast), Plus Excerpt!

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Today we're excited to spotlight The Key To Fear  by Kristin Cast.  Read on for more about Kristin and her book, plus an excerpt!       Meet Kristin Cast ! KRISTIN CAST is a #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author who was born in Japan, grew up in Oklahoma, and loves...
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Author Chat with Sara Hosey (Iphigenia Murphy), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Sara Hosey author of Iphigenia Murphy. Read on for more about Sara and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Sara Hosey!            Sara Hosey holds a PhD in American literature from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and...
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Lauren
The cover has a bit of a phoenix/rising from the ashes vibe. It will be interesting to learn about all the different stories behin... Read More
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 13:53
Danielle Hammelef
I like the cover. This book is high on my want to read list for the emotional and realistic nature of the plot.
Sunday, 29 March 2020 17:47
Penny Olson
I love the bright cover. The story sounds emotional and inspiring.
Sunday, 05 April 2020 12:02
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Author Chat with Lani Forbes (The Seventh Sun), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Lani Forbes author of The Seventh Sun. Read on for more about Lani and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Lani Forbes!       DJANGO WEXLER graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with degrees in creative writing and computer science,...
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Kristy
This is supposed to be about Lani Forbes, but you have a biography for Django Wexler.
Wednesday, 12 February 2020 11:24
Tiffany Engler
I love this cover!! Again, believe that you may have the wrong info on the author
Sunday, 16 February 2020 09:17
Brittany Colpitts
You have the wrong bio in the article!
Sunday, 16 February 2020 10:57
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Author Chat with PC Cast & Kristin Cast (Forgotten), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with PC Cast & Kristin Cast, author of The Forgotten.  Read on for more about PC Cast & Kristin Cast and their book, plus an giveaway!              Meet PC Cast!   C. Cast is a #1 New York Times and...
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jacqueline garcia
The silhouette though, I love the cover! And I so wanna read this after reading the synopsis
Sunday, 27 October 2019 01:23
Renee Moore
Beautifully dark cover!
Saturday, 02 November 2019 16:46
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Author Chat with Jill Criswell (Beasts Of The Frozen Sun), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Jill Criswell author of Beasts Of The Frozen Sun.  Read on for more about Jill and her book, plus an excerpt and an giveaway!          Meet Jill Criswell ! Jill Criswell is a writer of young adult historical fantasy. Born and...
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Lily M.
I'm looking forward to reading this book, looks and sounds intriguing ?❤
Saturday, 24 August 2019 16:32
Hannah
Love the cover and the synopsis sounds great
Sunday, 01 September 2019 23:23
Mia
This cover is gorgeous and the book sounds super intriguing!
Monday, 02 September 2019 13:58
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It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Shadow Frost (Coco Ma), Plus Giveaway! (US/Canada Only)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Shadow Frost  by Coco Ma, releasing October 2019 from Blackstone Press!       Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the authors:     HELLO LOVELY READERS! I have been waiting  months  to reveal this next-level cover...
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Lily M.
This cover ???
Saturday, 19 January 2019 22:47
Lily M.
I had meant "This Cover!!!" Hehehe
Friday, 01 February 2019 19:57
Madeline Tebo
This cover is gorgeous and the book sounds amazing!
Sunday, 20 January 2019 14:45
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It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Beasts Of The Frozen Sun (Jill Criswell), Plus Giveaway! (US/Canada Only)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Beasts Of The Frozen Sun  by Jill Criswell, releasing August 2019 from Blackstone Publishing!       Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author:   Hello YABC readers! Welcome to the cover reveal for BEASTS OF...
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Megan Lebesch
Hi, I really love the cover which is colorful and gives me Viking Warrior Woman vibes. The attention to detail is wonderful! The ... Read More
Friday, 18 January 2019 12:17
Penny Olson
The cover is gorgeous. The story sound epic and exciting.
Sunday, 27 January 2019 18:56
Debra Branigan
I really like the cover and the storyline sounds great. Good luck with your novel.
Wednesday, 30 January 2019 07:56
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Featured Review: Loved ~ House of Night Other World series, Book 1~ (Kristen Cast & P.C. Cast)

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About This Book: The bestselling series has returned! Join P.C. and Kristin Cast in celebrating the tenth anniversary of the House of Night series by going on a thrilling new adventure with your beloved Nerd Herd. It’s Zoey’s eighteenth birthmas and the Nerd Herd has been scattered across the country busily...
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Giveaway: Our Friendship Matters (Kimberley B Jones) ~ (US Only)
Our Friendship Matters (US Only) by: Kimberley B Jones Release Date: July 2020 Publisher: Rhetaskew Publishing Company LLC       About the Book: Kimberley B. Jones is a professional ear...
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Author Chat with Robyn Schneider (You Don't Live Here), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Robyn Schneider author of You Don't Live Here. Read on for more about Robyn and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Robyn Schneider !  &n...
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Spotlight on Time Zero (Carolyn Cohagan), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Time Zero  by Carolyn Cohagan.  Read on for more about Carolyn and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Carolyn Cohagan...
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Author Chat with Liara Tamani (All The Things We Never Knew), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Liara Tamani author of All The Things We Never Knew. Read on for more about Liara and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Liara Tamani !  ...
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Spotlight on Kissing Lessons (Sophie Jordan), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Kissing Lessons  by Sophie Jordan.  Read on for more about Sophie and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Sophie Jordan !...
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Author Chat with Emily McKay (Storybound), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Emily McKay author of Storybound. Read on for more about Emily and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Emily McKay !       ...
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