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Melissa A. Craven, Indie Manager

Indie superstars with Megan Crewe + Giveaway (US + International)




Welcome to YA Books Central's "Indie Superstars" column. This event will spotlight the best and brightest of the indie community. You don’t want to miss out on these talented authors This week we’re interviewing Megan Crewe, author of " Ruthless Magic "   Welcome to YABC, Megan! YABC:  While reading the Conspiracy of Magic series you...
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Dianna G.
I love the way this book takes a fresh look at magic, rebellion, and so many other themes that are borrowed from some of the best ... Read More
Monday, 28 January 2019 20:23
Candice Gigous
The cover is cool. The synopsis is very intriguing. Sounds like an awesome read.
Wednesday, 30 January 2019 07:04
Hope Haugstad
The cover is like if Meghan Markle had actual magic, then had to fight to keep it! Dig this idea.
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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer

Author Top 5 with Django Wexler

Author Top 5 with Django Wexler
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  Today we welcome Django Wexler to YABC! Wexler's newly released sequel to The Forbidden Library , The Mad Apprentice: The Forbidden Library: Volume 2 ,  is a fantasy adventure sure to appeal to fans of  Harry Potter, Coroline, and Inkheart!  Django has given us a list of the top five...
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Author Chat with Emily Hayse (These War-Torn Hands), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Emily Hayse author of These War-Torn Hands !  Read on for more about Emily, her book, plus an giveaway!        Meet  Emily Hayse !...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Mind Like A Diamond (Amanda Pavlov), Plus Giveaway!
Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Mind Like A Diamond  by Amanda Pavlov, releasing December 14th, 2021 by Sword and Silk Books!         ...
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Author Chat with Yvonne Woon (If You, Then Me), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Yvonne Woon author of If You, Then Me!  Read on for more about Yvonne, her book, plus an giveaway!        Meet  Yvonne Woon ! &nbs...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: The Words We Keep (Erin Stewart), Plus Giveaway! ~ (INT)
Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  The Words We Keep  by Erin Stewart, releasing March 15th, 2022 by Delacorte/Penguin Random House!       &nb...
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Author Chat with Andrew Shvarts (It Ends In Fire), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Andrew Shvarts author of It Ends In Fire!  Read on for more about Andrew, his book, plus an giveaway!        Meet  Andrew Shvarts ...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: The Rarkyn's Familiar (Nikky Lee), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  The Rarkyn's Familiar  by Nikky Lee, releasing April 19th, 2022 by The Parliament House!          ...
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