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Utah Book Month Author Spotlight: J. Scott Savage

August 19, 2013 By Jessica Filed Under: Author Interview 5 Comments

I'm so excited to spotlight J. Scott Savage for Utah Book Month! When I saw him posting writing tips on his blog, I knew I had to share a few of them.  I also found this gem on his blog: Apparently he got mistaken for Rick Riordan at BEA.  I think they totally look ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 19, 2013 1:00 am By Jessica Filed Under: Author Interview | Tagged With: Utah Book Month
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Author Interview: Gary Taaffe

July 29, 2013 By Jessica Filed Under: Author Interview Leave a Comment

I'm so glad to have on my blog today! He's written the Urban Hunters series about an Aboriginal boy who leaves the Australian bush.  I asked Gary a few questions. What were your favorite books as a teen? The first novels I ever got into were the Wilbur Smith books. The outdoor hunting adventures spoke to ... Read More »

 Posted on: July 29, 2013 1:00 am By Jessica Filed Under: Author Interview |
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Heidi R. Kling and What She’s Afraid Of + Giveaway

October 24, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Author Interview 3 Comments

I'd like to welcome to my blog today! She is the author of Witch's Brew and The Gleaning which are the first two books in the Spellspinners of Melas County series.  I've read them both and they are so much fun.  These books are full of romance and magic, but in honor of Halloween I ... Read More »

 Posted on: October 24, 2012 9:16 pm By Jessica Filed Under: Author Interview |
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Author Interview: Ethan Coffee

August 27, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Author Interview 1 Comment

I'm excited to have indie author on my blog today.  He wrote Fables of the Flag which is a fun middle grade book about a boy who goes back in time and meets Benjamin Franklin. Hi Ethan! I like asking authors to tweet their book.  Tell us about your book in 140 characters or less. Join Jack ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 27, 2012 11:51 am By Jessica Filed Under: Author Interview |
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Blog Tour: Return to Exile by E.J. Patten + GIVEAWAY

April 5, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Author Interview 2 Comments

Welcome to my stop on the Return to Exile Blog Tour! I've got a fun interview with the author, , for you and a giveaway!  There are over 30 blogs on this tour so be sure to check out the schedule to see the other great extras and giveaways! Author Interview Me: Tweet your book. Tell us about ... Read More »

 Posted on: April 5, 2012 1:36 am By Jessica Filed Under: Author Interview | Tagged With: Author Interview, Blog Tour, Events, Giveaway
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