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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…
WIN 1 of 5 copies of Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
It's safe to say the years since the release of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe have been spent desperately pining for more Ari and Dante but thankfully, the wait is finally over.
That's right, the time has come.…
Xiran Jay Zhao on polyamory in YA, disappointing anime and their debut novel, Iron Widow
Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in Iron Widow, Xiran Jay Zhao's debut YA polyamorous reimagining of China's only female emperor. Action packed from the first page until the last, Iron Widow is a sci-fi fantasy must read and we're…
Sara Walters shares her favourite dark and creepy books, movies and TV shows
As you’ll likely find out if you read my new novel The Violent Season, I’m a tad obsessed with anything that radiates dark, eerie vibes. I love a good thriller novel, an outlandish episode of Riverdale, or a podcast episode detailing an…
15+ fantastic new YA books releasing in October 2021
Baking, possessions, werewolves, magic mirrors and so much more, it's time to start your autumn reading with these 15+ October 2021 YA books.
Why We Fly by Kimberly Jones & Gilly Segal (5th October)
Two high school…
Jean Meltzer on Hanukkah romance, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and her debut adult rom-com, The Matzah…
Featuring a second chance hate-to-love childhood romance, a secretly famous Jewish Christmas romance writer, chronic fatigue syndrome representation and more, Jean Meltzer's debut adult rom-com, The Matzah Ball is a must read holiday…
Ginny Myers Sain on the inspirations for her supernatural YA thriller, Dark and Shallow Lies
This post was written by Ginny Myers Sain, author of Dark and Shallow Lies
I often get asked what led me to write DARK AND SHALLOW LIES, my debut novel. It’s a dark, twisty story, and people seem to want to know where it came from. I know…
Marisa Kanter on the inspirations behind her new YA novel, As If On Cue
This post was written by Marisa Kanter, author of As If On Cue
It is my junior year of high school, I am sixteen years old, and I am in the director’s seat. I prefer being onstage, in a boisterous comedic role that is the opposite of my…
5 tips for writing a truly terrifying horror by Heather M. Herrman
This post was written by Heather M. Herrman, author of The Corpse Queen
Spooky Season is almost here, and for those of you who like to write your horror instead of simply imbibing it, I’m here with my Top Five Tips For Writing a Truly…
Michelle Quach on her gloriously feminist YA debut, Not Here to be Liked
Self aware, empowering and totally swoon-worthy, Michelle Quan's YA rom-com debut, Not Here to be Liked, brilliantly portrays the (often times confusing), journey of discovering and finding your place in feminism with nuance, fun and some…
Idol Gossip: Official Playlist
The ultimate collection of K-pop hits to listen to while reading.
Idol Gossip is like top-tier fan fiction for K-pop lovers
Alexandra Leigh Young takes you on a ride through your biggest K-pop fantasies.