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Michelle Lynn, Assistant Indie Manager

YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Melissa A. Craven of Atlanta, Georgia, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  Melissa A. Craven from Atlanta Georgia! She's here to share her novel  Emerge: The Awakeing  as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Melissa and her novel!   And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway, and...
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It's live!! Cover Reveal: Emerge: The Edge by Melissa A. Craven + Giveaway (US Only)

It's live!! Cover Reveal: Emerge: The Edge by Melissa A. Craven + Giveaway (US Only)
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Welcome to today's cover reveal! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for EMERGE: THE EDGE by Melissa A. Craven, releasing September 29, 2015 from Midnight Hour Studio. Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Melissa:   Hello YABCers! And welcome to the exclusive cover reveal...
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This honestly sounds like a book that is made for me and the cover is gorgeous, I love the colors! Can't wait... Read More
Wednesday, 26 August 2015 14:48
TD Shields
This cover is BEAUTIFUL! I love the colors and the feel of it.
Tuesday, 01 September 2015 16:56
Kimberly
What a beautiful cover! I love how it coordinates with the other book in the series.
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Author Chat with Eden Royce (Root Magic), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Eden Royce author of Root Magic. Read on for more about Eden and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Eden Royce ! Eden Royce grew up immersed i...
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Spotlight on Roman and Jewel (Dana L. Davis), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to spotlight Roman and Jewel (Dana L. Davis).  Read on for more about Dana, plus a excerpt & a giveaway!         Meet Dana L. Davis !   Dan...
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Spotlight on You Have A Match (Emma Lord), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to spotlight You Have A Match (Emma Lord).  Read on for more about Emma, plus a excerpt & a giveaway!         Meet Emma Lord ! Emma Lord is a di...
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Giveaway: Happily Ever Afters (Elise Bryant) ~ (US Only)
Happily Ever Afters (US Only) by: Elise Bryant Release Date: January 5th, 2021 Publisher: Harpercollins Children's Books/Balzer + Bray       About the Book: Jane the Virgin meets To All...
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Author Chat with Amanda Hocking (The Ever After), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Amanda Hocking author of The Ever After. Read on for more about Amanda and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Amanda Hocking ! AMANDA HOCKING ...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Alexandra Bracken (Lore), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
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