Writers are joining forces to help those affected by the tragic bombing in Boston. Join in and make a difference! http://bit.ly/11EqG8B Even spreading the word would help. 

So, it’s been almost a month since my novel RESURRECTING EMILY was bought by Mary Castellani at Bloomsbury/Walker, and I have been……exhausted. Weird, right? I mean, I screamed and danced and told just about everyone I spoke to, and then I was like, Whew! (wipes brow), and I’ve been  napping a lot since. I like to think I’m recharging during this calm before what comes next.

When I think about it, I tend to work this way. I…

Over the next several weeks, I have the pleasure and privilege of being the launch blog for a few talented authors on their latest blog tours. To kick things off, here is my friend from across the sea: Kate Tenbeth. Join her here: http://empyricaltales.blogspot.com/2013/03/blog-tour-kate-tenbeth.html

Come see what our very own Victoria Strauss has to say about author platforms. She also discusses the importance of self-promotion. And I have a giveaway: a copy of her book PASSION BLUE! Come enter for your chance to win. http://bit.ly/V1uxxt

I am so pleased to announce that the Writer’s Renaissance retreat, to take place in Florence, Italy April 7-13, 2013, has met its minimum number of registered participants and is officially a DEFINITE!

YA author Mary Hoffman, author of 90+ books is on faculty and will lead us in an on location writing exercise.…

My friend, and author, Kate Tenbeth has an exciting new release! Here is the official story from her publisher: http://empyricaltales.blogspot.com/2012/10/kate-tenbeth-is-unlucky.html

On the planet Kaskaya, becoming a thief is a skilled and honorable achievement. In the newest release of my Christian Sci-Fantasy, Sons of the King, the middle son sets his sights on that difficult task. Co-written with my 9 year old daughter, it is available now from Trestle Press for ONLY 99 Cents right here: http://goo.gl/zzTfX

 

Please visit my official blog for the full post and to get a free story: …

First-time author Marissa Carmel debuted last month with her YA fantasy iFeel (http://goo.gl/MnDYg). As she continues on her blog tour, see what she has to say about the expectations of being a writer and a mother.…

The most interesting was going to the Steampunk YA Fiction talk:

A look into steampunk themes in young adult fictions with current authors. Hosted by Kady Cross, AL Davroe, Lia…

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The Steampunk World Fair was the best convention I have been to! There was so much to do between the Steampunk YA talks, bands, archery lessons and wonderful people just wasn’t enough time to do everything! However, I did do what was most important for me and I had a great time doing it.<!--more-->

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The most interesting was going to the Steampunk YA Fiction talk:

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<em>A look into steampunk themes in young adult…

Ever wonder what Shelli thinks? Want to pick her brain for all that writerly wisdom she possesses? Well, I do and I did. Come check out the party that's just getting started over on Writers Ally! She's offering up not one, but two of her books: one YA, the other MG!! WHOOT!! http://bit.ly/KY94Ls

Ann Rought shares her wisdom about writing YA as well as BROKEN'S journey to reach publication. Come share your thoughts with her. http://bit.ly/HOsLUq

If you want to learn the funky way I mold characters, what it's like living with four guys, how death is involved when it comes to the person I'd most like to meet, and share a cyber drink--lemonade, soda, a more active beverage of you choice--then head over HERE and tell me what we're drinking.

I'm sharing my thoughts on the writing…

Children's:

Young Adult

A.E. Rought's BROKEN, pitched as a modern spin on Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN, where a young couple's undying love and the grief of a father pushed beyond sanity could spell the destruction of them all, to Amanda Rutter at Strange Chemistry, in a nice deal, In a two-book deal, for publication in January 2013, by Gina Panettieri at Talcott Notch Literary Services (World).

gpanettieri@talcottnotch.net

Congrats A.E!

Source: Publishers…

Georgia McBride and the team at Month 9 Books continues adding Young Adult titles to their list.

Young Adult

Dorothy Dreyer's debut MY SISTER'S REAPER, in which a seventeen-year-old somehow brings her sister back to life, and by doing so, inadvertently angers her sister's reaper, now intent on claiming both girls, to Georgia McBride of Month9Books, in a two-book deal, for publication in May 2013 (World).  



Heather Reid's debut…

Paul Sungenis writing as Pab Sungenis's SIDEKICK: The Misadventures of the New Scarlet Knight, in which a boy is drafted to take on a fallen hero's mantle and secret identity, but Scarlet Knight never had to deal with being a hero while in 11th grade, to Georgia McBride at Month9Books, in a two-book deal, for publication in March 2013 (World).

submissions@month9books.com



Lisa Basso's A SHIMMER OF ANGELS, a teen girl's attempt to stay out of the mental institution she's…

SHATTERED SOULS author Mary Lindsey's untitled companion novel, following the dark and dangerous adventures of a new Protector as he embarks down the dark path of ghostly intervention and is paired with a wild new Speaker who just may be his undoing, again to Jill Santopolo at Philomel, by Ammi-Joan Paquette at Erin Murphy Literary Agency (world).

Source: Publishers Marketplace

In an effort to celebrate Hispanic authors beyond National Hispanic Heritage Month, I plan to read and post about YA novels written by Latino/as. You may also want to check out Latina Book Club, a site by Maria Ferrer dedicated to promoting Hispanic authors and literacy.

http://www.latinabookclub.com/

And, today's YA author in the spotlight is: Matt de la …

Need some books for the holiday season? Maybe as a gift for someone you love or even for yourself. I've got'em. http://bit.ly/uAEYyF

Hi everyone!! Want your chance to win a copy of our very own Jessie Harrell's awesome YA book, DESTINED?? Sure you do. Come over and enter. :)  http://bit.ly/rAsJ6A