Space Case by Stuart Gibbs

RatingFive stars BlurbIt’s a murder mystery on the moon in this humorous and suspenseful space adventure from the author of Belly Up and Spy School that The New York Times Book Review called “a delightful and brilliantly constructed middle grade thriller.” Like his fellow lunarnauts—otherwise known as Moonies—living on Moon Base Alpha, twelve-year-old Dashiell Gibson is famous the world over for … Continue reading Space Case by Stuart Gibbs

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Embracing the Vibe of Your Story (and using it to help inspire you to write)

As you all probably know already, this is a topic that I love. Aesthetics and vibes are my favorite reasons for writing. (Okay, maybe not quite my absolute favorite... But they're pretty far up there. XD) In my recent post about creating a writing retreat I talked a little bit about embracing the vibe of … Continue reading Embracing the Vibe of Your Story (and using it to help inspire you to write)

Control Freaks by J.E. Thomas

RatingFive stars BlurbOne week. One prize. Seven really weird challenges. The kids at Benjamin Banneker College Prep are a little… competitive. Okay. They’re a LOT competitive. The minute Principal Yee announces an epic competition for the golden B-B trophy, seventh-grader Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows he has to win. But it won’t be easy. The competition … Continue reading Control Freaks by J.E. Thomas

How to Experience Adventures Like a Writer (my first adventure post!)

Something I mentioned in a recent post about balancing life with writing was finding adventure. I'm big on having adventures and if I'm bored, it's likely because I haven't had one recently. XD But I think they're even more important for writers for two reasons. Having adventures is a great way to take a step … Continue reading How to Experience Adventures Like a Writer (my first adventure post!)

Picture-Perfect Boyfriend by Becky Dean

RatingFive stars BlurbTwo strangers, one tropical island, and lots of lies in this funny beach romance from the author of Love & Other Great Expectations! Aspiring nature photographer Kenzie Reed just can’t get her straitlaced family of optometrists to take her art seriously. She’s resigned to putting aside her dreams and accepting the depressing life … Continue reading Picture-Perfect Boyfriend by Becky Dean