Faith is one of the most underwritten subjects in YA, but when it’s done well, it can be the most fascinating. Not just because it’s an intriguing subject, whether you’re reading from within or outside of a life of religious faith, but because specifically in your teen years, when you’re legally guarded by someone else, your […]
If books were weather, today’s forecast would be “heavy precipitation, with a high chance of debuts.” This week marks the birth of first novels ranging from a post–happily ever after fairytale to a look at what happens to end-times believers when the end doesn’t come, plus a creepy thriller and a sophomore novel that makes good on […]
My goodness, do I love me some American Horror Story. A series where each season stands on its own, but hides little treats and the occasional crossover character for diehard fans, it’s one of the most creative, well-acted, and unnerving shows on television. We’ve gone into haunted houses, hotels, asylums, and more…and now, we get […]
For writers, nothing quite beats the high of completing your first book—and there’s a lot of talk about the second one being the most difficult. Sometimes in publishing we focus so much on debuts that it’s easy for those second novels to get lost. So, on the off chance you missed them, here are some […]