Archive for December, 2011


Bookanista Review: THE MAPMAKER AND THE GHOST

published on December 29, 2011

Full disclosure: I picked up this ARC from the author as we are Class of 2k12 sibs, Sarvenaz Tash.

Here is the official blurb from the publisher:

THE MAPMAKER AND THE GHOST

Blog Circus 2011: Top 5 Favorite Books (Road Trip Wednesday)

published on December 28, 2011

Continuing on our week of lists, today we have my Top 5 Favorite Books of 2011. I read a lot of books this year. And I review…

Blog Circus 2011: Top 5 YA Girls/Top 5 YA Guys

published on December 27, 2011

Today’s blog – part of the week of the best of 2011 lists, a blog circus led by Sarah Enni - was difficult. We’re looking at the baddest…

Blog Circus 2011: Top 5 Favorite Songs to Write to

published on December 25, 2011

We’re back again for a week of the best of 2011 lists, a blog circus led by Sarah Enni. Today we are listing the Top 5…

IF I LIE Cover Reveal

published on December 20, 2011

I’m not even going to try to build this one up. I’m so excited to share the cover, summary and new publication date for IF I LIE that I’m barely containing myself from showing it to people at Starbucks….

SO MUCH NEWS.

published on December 14, 2011

GUYS. I’ve had so much news this week. I’m wavering between happy tears and giddy grins that are freaking me out anytime I catch my reflection in a mirror. I can’t imagine what strangers are thinking.

First, yesterday I got…

Bookanista Review: THE CATASTROPHIC HISTORY OF YOU & ME

published on December 8, 2011

Full disclosure: I picked up this ARC at the Northern California Bookseller’s Association Trade Show.

Here is the official blurb from the publisher:

THE CATASTROPHIC HISTORY OF YOU & ME

The “Change Write Now” Game

published on December 6, 2011

*UPDATE (12/9 @ 10:22):
Whoa. Three big updates.

First, my lovely editor at KTeen has offered up custom prize packs of books (meaning you get to pick which genre you like) to the winners….

Bookanista Review: UNDER THE NEVER SKY

published on December 1, 2011

I love Veronica. Seriously, she’s one of the loveliest people you will ever meet. From the first time I met here, I could see that she was a thoughtful, intelligent person, and I couldn’t wait to see how that…