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Chatting with Amy Carol Reeves

stacy — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:55:05 +0000

Y’all. Today we have the pleasure of hosting the dark and wonderful YA author Amy Carol Reeves on the show. We talk Ripper, the first book in the Ripper series and then get down to bushiness discussing Renegade, book number 2. If you’re a fan of Jack the Ripper tales, than this is the series for you and hello, Renegade is blurbed as “Brimming with romance and danger, the suspenseful Ripper series continues.” What more could one want?

We also discuss writing, other YA books and more!!

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Claire M. Caterer is in the HOUSE

stacy — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:20:56 +0000

Claire M. Caterer is with us today, she is a 2013 debut middle grade author of The Key and The Flame. Not only is Claire delightful, but so is her debut. We suggest you all quickly friend her on twitter (here) and then promptly read The Key and the Flame. This Narnia type read is fun and full of adventure, sure to please readers of all ages.

Buy it on Amazon / Barnes & Noble

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Podcast: We’re chatting SHRAPNEL with Stephanie Lawton

stacy — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 07:50:13 +0000

We have the super fabulous Stephanie Lawton with us today! We’re discussing her newest release, SHRAPNEL and she brings the sexy and paranormal with this one, y’all. Listen up, for she gives us the inside scoop and a little preview of what she has to come!!

Find Steph on twitter / blog and SHRAPNEL on goodreads / B&N / Amazon

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Sunday Discussion: Unravel Me By Tahereh Mafi

stacy — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:19:50 +0000

Tahereh Mafi has done it again. UNRAVEL ME is ~~great~~ ~~amazing~~ a book with so many many feels we just had to discuss it with our friends Shannon and Kim from Mystical Lit Lounge. Get ready for some shipping of various kinds, laughs and Stacy wanting to through the book across the room.

Y’all, this book is is all kinds of crazy good – it’s a must read.

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Chloe Jacobs is in the HOUSE

stacy — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:44:21 +0000

We are super excited to have the talented Chloe Jacobs with us on the show today. She’s the author of the incredible YA fantasy Greta and the Goblin King – and yes, for the record a goblin can be hot. We highly suggest everyone read this book and then fangirl Chloe for her creativity in creating a story full of hope, belonging and love – and for giving us Greta and Isaac.

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All the Broken Pieces: YA author chat with Cindi Madsen

stacy — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:17:44 +0000

Cool cover, huh?

Today we’re chatting it up with YA author Cindi Madsen and we couldn’t be more thrilled. We promise, you’ll love her just as much as we do. Plus, we talk all about her newest release, All the Broken Pieces – it’s about a girl who comes out of a coma with no memory of her past and two distinct, warring voices inside her head.

We also talk writing process, tips and more.

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Chatting with YA author Bette Maybee

stacy — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:10:06 +0000

Bette Maybee is NOT a pen name. That’s the real name of debut YA author, whose book Phoenix: The Rising, was just released. YAAYY!!

This episode is full of snippets, laughter, writing and more!!

Find Bette on twitter and goodreads.

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“2012. It was a good one.”

stacy — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:31:24 +0000

Listen in as we recap our bookish events from 2012 – everything to the fab dinner with the Greenwillow peeps (swanky) to our madcap adventures at Austin Teen Book Festival and everything in between, including that loooonnng line for Bitterblue at ALA MidWinter.

Oh, yeah. It was an epic year.

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Talking Gravity with YA author Melissa West

stacy — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:48:15 +0000

We heart Melissa West and we hope you do too! She’s super talented and fun, plus she has a YA sci-fi you’re sure to enjoy. So sit back and relax as you listen in as we talk with Melissa on her YA debut, Gravity, her writing process and much more.

Make sure and follow Melissa on her blog and twitter and add Gravity to goodreads.

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Talking HooDoo and more with YA author Lea Nolan

stacy — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 07:30:17 +0000

We have Lea Nolan in the hizzle today talking all about her YA debut Conjure!

Conjure is a lower YA book that is full of HooDoo (not to be confused with VooDoo), Gullah and a centuries old mystery and a cast of interesting characters.

Listen in, learn and laugh with us and follow Lea on twitter!

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Rachel Harris talks 16th century, writing and more…

stacy — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 07:22:32 +0000

One of the best things about podcasting is the opportunities we get to talk with authors. We love chatting with them about their books and writing processes and feel privileged to do so. We feel even more fortunate when we get to record in person.

That’s why we are super thrilled to have with us today YA author Rachel Harris. Not only did we chat, we did it face to face at Book People in Austin. The fun never stopped. Seriously. We talked her debut My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century, the next few books she has coming out and so much more. Plus we laughed. A lot.

Make sure and add this book to your goodreads and follow Rachel on her blog and twitter!!

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Dishing with Claire Legrand, author of The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls

stacy — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 07:01:08 +0000

We’re all smiles today, because we have the marvelous (she’s really is marvelous) Clarie Legrand in the house. She’s dishing on all things Cavendish , so push play (or download) to hear what she has to say on her sixth grade lunch table, those pesky bugs and her muse for Victoria.

It’s a grand interview. We promise. Oh, and you should follow Claire on twitter and read her blog.

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The one where we talk to Nyrae Dawn

stacy — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 07:10:10 +0000

Y’all, listen up. We have YA author Nyrae Dawn with us today and she is talking about her books, her publication journey, cover design and writing process. She also talks what spurred her into writing, and her favorite YA books to recommend.

Nyrae Dawn is a self-published, agented writer with two traditional press books coming out in the next year. She is one to watch. Follow her on her blog and twitter, and tell her we said hi.

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What does a redhead, a piano and Mardi Gras have in common?

stacy — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 07:42:08 +0000

Today we have the wonderful Stephanie Lawton with us answering all questions about her YA debut, WANT – which is a delicious and sensuous look into the world of a piano prodigy, Julianne. We hold nothing back, and neither does Stephanie.

GIVEAWAY!! Now closed.

Make sure and follow Stephanie on: goodreads / facebook / twitter / blog

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Suzanne Young is in the HOUSE!

stacy — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 07:55:37 +0000

**REBROADCAST** **REBROADCAST**

Another blast from the past, this time it’s a fun convo with Suzanne Young about her newest release, A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL. She totally rocked it.

She also totally dished on the forthcoming sequel, A WANT SO WICKED and her 2013 release, THE PROGRAM. This one is a must listen.

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The one where we discuss an Elizabethan vampire

stacy — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:49:31 +0000

Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness has it all – vampires, intrigue, romance and Elizabethan fun. What more could one want? This sequel to A Discovery of Witches is a must read. You can take our word for it.

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Simone “freaking” Elkeles!

stacy — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 07:34:22 +0000

*REBROADCAST* *REBROADCAST*

Y’all, we interviewed Simone “freaking” Elkeles!!!

Simone is awesome. We wanted to talk to her forever and then have drinks because somehow we think it would be non-stop laughs with her if we had said drinks, but we had to let her go (sigh) so she could go work on edits for CHAIN REACTION.

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Can we Entice you with Carrie Jones?

stacy — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 09:35:36 +0000

**REBROADCAST** **REBROADCAST**

Blast from the past y’all, this is one of our very first interviews!

We’re talking with Carrie Jones, author of the Need series. We could’ve talked with Carrie forever, we had so much fun with her we didn’t want it to end. Really. Shannan and I were constantly laughing and you know how we love people who can make us laugh!

Listen to find out: What do Easter eggs, Muppets and haiku have in common? Oh, and if you are a Sookie Stackhouse fan find out if she is TEAM Bill or TEAM Eric!! We ‘heart’ her for her answer.

Make sure and follow Carrie’s blog and on twitter!

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So, you want your toddler to read Jane Eyre?

stacy — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 09:13:54 +0000

If you have young children like us, then listen up. We’re talking with Baby Lit author Jennifer Adams!!

Baby Lit is an early introduction to the world of classic literature. Titles include Alice in Wonderland: A Colors Primer, Little Miss Bronte Jane Eyre, Little Miss Austen: Pride & Prejudice: A Counting Primer and more!!

These board books are a must for any toddler and preschoolers’ library!

Make sure and follow Jennifer on twitter and her blog!

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BEA 2012

stacy — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:51:37 +0000

We had a blast at BEA (Book Expo America) this year and we have stories to tell – from breakfast with Maggie Stiefvater, to smoldering looks with Nate Berkus, to the next 50 Shades of Grey book.

We’re deadlocked on Deadlocked…

stacy — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:20:47 +0000

We have been waiting a year to read and discuss this book and we have lots (and we mean lots) of things to say. For starters -where was Eric, why so much Bill, little weretiger cub and Sam?

So buckle up folks and prepare yourself for a tumult ride as we discuss Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris, Sookie Stackhouse #12.

*SPOILERS abound and as always you can find us on itunes*

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi – a disscussion

stacy — Sun, 27 May 2012 13:23:20 +0000

Today we have Kim and Shannon, the lovely ladies from Mystical Lit Lounge, on the show helping us discuss Shatter Me by Taherea Mafi. This YA book is made of 100% awesome, and begs to be read by lovers of paranormal fiction.

So, whether you’re folding laundry, driving to work or just sitting at your computer browsing the internet we think you’ll find our discussion of Juliette, Adam, Warner and “the lethal touch” almost as entertaining as the book.

*SPOILERS and as always you can find us on itunes*

“don’t walk on thin ice” says GiTS

stacy — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:22:36 +0000

As part of our “Occasional YA Book Club,” we are talking Fracture by Megan Miranda. Not only are we discussing the major themes and the ‘otherness,’ we talk about our love for Decker and Delaney. It’s a great read and one so worthy of a book club pick.

The new voice you hear is Amanda, she joined our fold several months ago and is making her podcast debut, YAY!!!!

*SPOILERS and as always you can find us on itunes*

Is it really the last echo?

stacy — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:43:59 +0000

Today we’re talking The Last Echo by Kimberly Derting, the third installment in The Body Finder series. If you haven’t read these books then you’re missing out. This series has a lot going for it – creepy mystery, Violet who has an odd ability and one of the best boyfriends ever, Jay.

Get your drink ready and prepare for laughs, for we’re on a roll today and the fun doesn’t stop.

* SPOILERS abound and as always you can find us on itunes*

an interview with YA author Julie Kagawa

stacy — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:12:42 +0000

**REBRAODCAST** **REBROADCAST**

We’re going deep in the archives to pull out today’s show, one of our first (and favorite!) interviews. Julie Kagawa oozes awesome, just listen and we’re sure you’ll agree.

In this episode, we talked mostly about The Iron Fey series, but she did give little hints of her vampire dystopia to come (at the time), The Immortal Rules!

We had a great time with Julie Kagawa, she is super sweet and super talented. The YA community is fortunate to have her!!

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