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Dustin Thao on writing, grief and his emotional YA debut, You’ve Reached Sam
It's safe to say a packet of tissues is a must-have reading accessory for Dustin Thao's YA debut, You've Reached Sam. A unique and heartfelt exploration of first love and grief, we were so excited to have the opportunity to chat to Dustin…
Lakesedge author, Lyndall Clipstone, on writing monstrous love interests
This post was written by Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge
“Maybe I just want to be the girl who held the hand of a monster” - Two of my favourite monster romance moments from Lakesedge
I love books about monsters. I especially…
5 reasons Precious Catastrophe is the creepy read you need in your life
The Queen of prose is back!
June C.L. Tan on what inspired her debut YA fantasy, Jade Fire Gold
This post was written by June C.L. Tan, author of Jade Fire Gold.
One of the most common questions I have been asked as an author is, “What inspired you to write Jade Fire Gold?” Most writers are influenced—however subliminally—by their…
Eric Smith on his snowy new YA rom-com, You Can Go Your Own Way
It's time to succumb to the chilly winter evenings, grab a hot chocolate and fall in love with You Can Go Your Own Way, the latest (and adorable) new YA contemporary from Eric Smith. Cute and cosy with wonderful explorations of grief and…
Farah Heron on her gorgeously floral YA debut, Tahira in Bloom
Filled with flowers, romance and cosy small town hijinks, Farah Heron's YA debut, Tahira in Bloom, is one of the loveliest YA rom-com reads of 2021 and ideal for anyone looking to add a touch of summer and colour into their winter reading.…
Exciting YA book releases for November 2021
From flower arranging and blizzards to mermaids and epic series finales, these sensational upcoming YA releases are the perfect companions to the chilly November days heading our way.
Tahira in Bloom by Farah Heron (1st November)…
5 reasons you need to read White Smoke this Halloween
Tiffany D. Jackson is about to creep you out!
Robyn Schneider on her new queer Arthurian rom-com retelling, The Other Merlin
Having previously stolen our hearts with her YA contemporary novels, the moment Robyn Scheider announced her new YA fantasy, The Other Merlin, we knew it was going to be a winner. The Other Merlin is the queer, feminist rom-com Arthurian…
Laura Pohl Shares her top five twisty fairy tale retellings
Fairy tales have always been pretty recognizable. Whether the heroine on its pages is a fragile young girl cursed by a witch or a young man in search of proving his fortune, the tropes set the story in stone, so that to every reader, they…
Magic and Meaning: Conjuring the World of Spellslinger by Sebastien de Castell
This post was written by Sebastien de Castell, author of Fall of the Argosi and is sponsored by Hot Key Books.
With the success of the Spellslinger series, I’m often asked how I go about building a magic system for my fantasy worlds. I…
WIN a Hidden Cover copy of Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
Stephanie Garber's long awaited new YA fantasy novel, Once Upon a Broken Heart, has officially arrived and to celebrate this fantastical start to what we're sure will become a new favourite series, we're giving away an exclusive hidden…
Deirdre Sullivan discusses her hauntingly beautiful new read Precious Catastrophe
And there's a mention of a sexy dinosaur outfit too...
Aden Polydoros on his new queer YA historical fantasy, The City Beautiful
Set in 1893 Chicago, following a young Jewish teen thrown into a hunt for a serial killer, The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros, is a must read for anyone after a thrilling historical fantasy this autumn. Having highly anticipated its…