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Author Chat with Emily Skrutskie (Bonds Of Brass), Plus Excerpt!

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  Today we're excited to chat with Emily Skrutskie author of Bonds Of Brass. Read on for more about Emily and her book, plus an excerpt.       Meet Emily Skrutskie!         Emily Skrutskie is six feet tall. She was born in Massachusetts, raised in Virginia, and...
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It's live!! Cover Reveal: The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie + Giveaway (US Only)

It's live!! Cover Reveal: The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie + Giveaway (US Only)
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We've got another great reveal for you this week! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for THE ABYSS SURROUNDS US by Emily Skrutskie, releasing Winter 2016 from Flux. Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Emily:   Hey YABC! I’m so excited to be here...
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So cool!
Thursday, 07 May 2015 12:22
Jenny
oh my glob glob!! What a gorgeous cover!! You must be squealing with delight!! Wow! Amazing. Love that dragon eye. *shiver*... Read More
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The cover is terrifying--but in a totally good way! Sounds like an awesome adventure.
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Author Chat with Catherine Fisher (The Clockwork Crow) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Catherine Fisher author of The Clockwork Crow. Read on for more about Catherine and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Catherine Fisher ! &nbs...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (Children's Edition) (Round Two) ~ (US Only)
heck out more frightfully entertaining children's stories below, enter the giveaway, and don't forgot to check out all of the other posts this week and enter those giveaways for more chances at spookt...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (YA ~ Round Three) ~ (US Only)
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (YA Edition - Round One)~ (US Only)
It's the first of October. Leaves are turning rust and gold. A chill is creeping through the air. And Halloween is fast approaching.  It's the perfect time to curl up inside with a mug of your fa...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (YA Edition - Round Two)~ (US Only)
Yesterday, we launched the first day of our EPIC Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020!! Posts featuring some of the most chilling, suspensful books on the shelves!    Check out more frightf...
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