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Interview with Victoria Strauss, Author of Passion Blue

Interview with Victoria Strauss, Author of Passion Blue
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  1. Why did you decide to write a YA historical?   The idea for Passion Blue was suggested to me by an editor who'd read one of my other novels--she said she'd always wanted to read a YA historical novel about astrology.   I originally came up with a double...
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: Finding Balance by Kati Gardner + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Finding Balance by Kati Gardner, releasing May 5, 2020 from Flux/North Star Editions! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the aut...
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Spotlight on The Babysitter's Coven (Kate Williams), Plus Guest Post & Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to spotlight The Babysitter's Coven (Kate Williams).  Read on for more about Kate, a guest post, plus a giveaway!          Meet Kate Williams !...
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Giveaway & Review: This Is Not That Kind Of Book (Christopher Healy)!
This Is Not That Kind Of Book (US Only) Written by: Christopher Healy Illustrated by: Ben Mantle Release Date: October 15th, 2019 Publisher: Random House BYR       About the Book At the...
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: Rewritten by Tara Gilboy + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Rewritten by Tara Gilboy, releasing April 7, 2020 from Jolly Fish Press/North Star Editions! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from ...
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Author Chat with Farah Naz Rishi (I Hope You Get This Message), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Farah Naz Rishi author of I Hope You Get This Message.  Read on for more about Farah and her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet...
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Author Chat with Zack Smedley (Deposing Nathan), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Zack Smedley author of Deposing Nathan.  Read on for more about Zack and his book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Zack Smedley! Z...
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