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Why Do I Have to Read Books Published in the Last Five Years?
If you've read any of my newsletters, you'll recognize this tip. I almost always include it. "If you want to write in a genre, read books...


Author Spotlight: Tara Ross
Meet the author of Fade to White, Tara Ross, on today's blog post!


Author Spotlight: Taylor Bennett
I'm so excited to interview Taylor Bennett on her latest release: Barefoot Memories.

Author Spotlight: Melanie Kilsby
I'm a huge fan of FairyTale retellings, so I absolutely cannot wait for you to meet the author of a unique angle on Snow White.


So you wrote a book in 9 days (and got a contract)
How I wrote a book in 9 days, and managed to get a traditional contract a year or so later.


Author Interview: Olivia Smit
Words cannot describe how excited I am for you to meet this debut YA author. She has a fantastic writing voice, and y'all need to go pre


Author Spotlight: Lily Mae Walters
Lily Mae Walters is a multi-talented author, and I cannot wait for you to meet this writer. Welcome! Please tell us about your newest releas


Author Spotlight: Jeremy Smith
Yay, another YA author! I can't wait for you all to meet Jeremy Smith and hear about his newest release. Hi, Jeremy! Tell us about "


Author Spotlight: Bethan Evans
Love, love, love having fellow YA authors stop by, and I can't wait for you all to meet Bethan Evans, author of Necropolis.


What the First Edit Looks Like
Ever wonder what the first edit of a traditionally published book looks and feels like? Look no further.
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