Interview with YA author Samantha Picaro

YA author Samantha Picaro chats with me about her new young adult contemporary novel, Recipe for Confidence. Bio:Samantha Picaro is the author of Limitless Roads Cafe and Recipe for Confidence. Her identity as autistic informs her writing, where the heroines are determined, and comedy is balanced with drama. She has a B.A. in Psychology and Read More

Interview with YA author L.T. Getty

Young adult author L.T. Getty chats with me about her new YA fantasy adventure, A Fable of Wood and String. During her virtual book tour, L.T. will be giving away a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly drawn participant. To be entered for a chance to win, Read More

Interview with YA author Tricia Copeland

Young adult author Tricia Copeland chats with me about her new YA fantasy novel, To Be a Fae Queen. Bio:Tricia Copelandis the critically acclaimed andaward-winning author of Kingdom of Embers, To be Fae Queen, Lovelock Ones, Azreya, Aztec Priestess, and dozens of other titles. She is the host of the Finding the Magic Book Podcast Read More

Interview with YA author Diane Billas

Young adult author Diane Billas joins me today to chat about her new superhero novel, Superficial. During her virtual book tour, Diane will be giving away a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly selected participant. To be entered for a chance to win, use the form below. Read More

Interview with YA author Henrik Wilenius

Young adult author Henrik Wilenius chats with me today about The Rise Up Trilogy. During his virtual book tour, Henrik is giving away a reader’s choice or an audiobook set via Spotify or a digital book set of THE RISE UP TRILOGY. To be entered for a chance to win, use the form below. To Read More

Interview with YA author Matthew J. Kushin

Today’s special guest is YA author Matthew J. Kushin to chat about his new coming-of-age young adult book, Beware the Smart Kids. Bio:Matthew is a professor of communication at Shepherd University where he teaches new media courses, including a course on happiness and media use. He’s passionate about spreading civility, kindness, and happiness in the Read More

Interview with YA author CC Robinson

Novelist CC Robinson joins me today to chat about her new young adult dystopian novel, Divided: Book One in the Divided Series. Bio:CC Robinson has over two decades’ experience in cross-cultural settings as a medical doctor working in post-civil war nations and as an Associate Pastor at a multi-ethnic congregation led by an African-American man Read More

Interview with short story writer Krishnni Khanna

Short story writer Krishnni Khanna is chatting with me today about her new young adult fiction, I am not who you see – an illustrated novel. Welcome, Krishnni, please tell us a little bit about yourself.Born in India in 2007, I moved to the United States with my parents in 2017. I experienced peer shaming Read More

New interview with author Mike Nemeth

Novelist Mike Nemeth is back! This time we’re chatting about his new YA historical, A Tissue of Lies. Bio:Mike Nemeth, a Vietnam veteran and former high-tech executive, writes love stories tucked inside murder mysteries that deliver messages about America’s social ills. The Undiscovered Country won the Beverly Hills Book Award for Southern Fiction and the Read More

New interview with YA author Dr. Roger Leslie

YA author Roger Leslie is back on the blog. We’re chatting about his new LGBTQ+ young adult novel, No Stranger Christmas. Bio:Dr. Roger Leslie is an author, editor, publisher, and inspirational teacher. He discovered his life’s mission following the light that emerged from his youthful struggle to reconcile his sexual orientation with his spirituality. Once Read More