What I Write

My young adult novels are dark, edgy, and realistic. Although I love paranormal and fantasy books, I prefer to create stories that could really happen (and in many cases, really are happening). For me, the echo of a story set firmly in the real world always haunts me long after I've read the final word. If you like Ellen Hopkins, Jay Asher, and Neal Shusterman, you might like my books, too.

Five Faves

Every month I choose five books that I thought were amazing, highlighting one spotlight book.  I try to keep my lists diverse in genre (although always YA) as well as popularity (some unknowns, some bestsellers).  Have you read some of my faves?  If so, leave your reactions below in the comment section!  I'd love to hear your reviews and I'd love suggestions for my To Be Read list!  For details on my archived reviews, simply click the title above each pic to read my original blog post.  

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2 comments:

  1. Tonya KuperSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I read A CHILD CALLED IT when my oldest son was about a year old, so about 6 years ago. The story was heartbreaking, but what amazed me more was how well the author conveyed his memories. I would have loved it before I had kids, but it hits me in a very different way since I'm a parent. A disturbing story, but simultaneously great.

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  2. LM PrestonFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    I've read half of those books and loved them all.

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About Me

I'm a writer of contemporary teen fiction. My bookshelf is SLAMMED with young adult novels and I should be on some sort of twelve step program for my spending habits in Barnes and Noble. And, for the record, I LIKE having real books, so no Nook or Kindle for this gal.