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Welcome to the Spotlight Kelly Fiore and Taste Test!
I’m absolutely thrilled to shine the spotlight on YA author Kelly Fiore. I met Kelly this past winter at the Vermont College Novel Writing Retreat and when she told me about her book, Taste Test, I...
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And The Winner Is…
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to help shine the spotlight on Kelly Fiore and her delicious YA novel: Taste Test If you missed this fascinating interview, just click here to read it. Be sure to...
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Welcome To The Spotlight Jim Averbeck and A Hitch At The Fairmont!
Happy book birthday to Jim Averbeck for his debut middle grade novel! Stayed tuned below to enter for a chance to win a copy of this awesome mystery-adventure book. A Hitch At The Fairmont by Jim...
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And The Winner Is…
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to help shine the spotlight on Jim Averbeck and his debut MG novel A Hitch At The Fairmont If you missed it, click here to read all about Jim and his adventure...
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Welcome To The Spotlight Justina Ireland and Promise of Shadows!
I’m super thrilled to shine the spotlight on YA author Justina Ireland and her fabulous novel Promise of Shadows! I met Justina at the Vermont College Novel Writing Retreat earlier this year and found...
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And The Winner Is…
Thanks to everyone for stopping by to shine the spotlight on Justina Ireland and her awesome YA novel Promise of Shadows (Simon & Schuster/2014) If you missed it, be sure to check out my interview...
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Summer Reads
Summer is a busy time for me with a bit of travel and a lot of writing and reading. Plus, as many of you know, I now have ducks! Long story, but meet Darcy (the white Pekin) and Lizzy (the black Indian...
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Highlights Foundation – A Writer’s Retreat
I’m going to digress a bit from my reading raves to talk about my fantastic few days at The Highlights Foundation where I took a Revision Workshop with Harold Underdown and Eileen Robinson. It was in a...
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Book Buzz! Cooper & Packrat Are Back!
Cooper & Packrat: Mystery of the Eagle’s Nest by Tamra Wight, illustrated by Carl DiRocco Islandport Press, 2014 Cooper and Packrat are back in another Wilder Campground adventure. This time after...
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Welcome to the Spotlight Jennifer Wolf Kam and Devin Rhodes Is Dead!
I’m throwing confetti, welcoming talented friend, Jennifer Wolf Kam to the spotlight, in celebration of her debut YA novel! Stay tuned below for a chance to win a copy of this! Devin Rhodes Is Dead by...
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And The Winner Is…
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to help shine the spotlight on debut YA author Jennifer Wolf Kam and her book: Devin Rhodes Is Dead by Jennifer Wolf Kam (Mackinac Island Press/2014) If you missed...
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Welcome to the Spotlight Daphne Benedis-Grab and The Angel Tree!
Tis the season! It’s getting to be that time of the year when many of us start thinking about Christmas – and I have a wonderful book to share with you. Stay tuned below for a chance to win a copy of...
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Shopping Suggestions
It’s that time of year again, when we want to find the perfect gifts for family and friends. When I can, I prefer to give the gift of a book. Everyone wins – the receiver, the author, and the bookstore...
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Oooh La La!
Oops! I’ve been quieter than I planned. Hope everyone had a fabulous holiday and that 2015 will be stupendous and great! Where was I over the holiday? I spent it with my husband and college-age...
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2014 Reading List
Happy New Year! I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for following this blog. It’s a joy to share my love of reading and books – and I love hearing from you, too! If you have a reading...
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The Word Nest
As some of you might know, as well as being a reader, I’m a writer. While the focus on this blog is definitely on books I read and love, I do have a website that is devoted to my writer-self. The Word...
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Welcome to the Spotlight Jo Knowles and Read Between the Lines
Happy Book Birthday! I’m so happy to welcome back author and good friend Jo Knowles to celebrate the release of her newest YA. Stay tuned below for a chance to win your own copy! Read Between the Lines...
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And The Winner Is…
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to help shine the spotlight on Jo Knowles and her newest YA release: Read Between the Lines (Candlewick/2015) While it’s too late to enter to win a copy of this...
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VCFA Writing Novels for Young People Retreat
Now that I have a blog on my author web site, I’m going to keep the focus on books I read here on DEBtastic Reads! For a post about my experience at a writing retreat at VCFA, click here. Stayed tuned...
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Welcome to the Spotlight Sarah Tomp and My Best Everything!
I am delighted to shine the spotlight today on debut YA novelist Sarah Tomp and My Best Everything by Sarah Tomp (Little, Brown/2015) Stay tuned below for a chance to enter a drawing to win your own...
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