It‘s humbling (and wonderful!) to have such nice things said about my book.

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As Long as You Loathe Me by Swati Hegde

A revenge plan turns into unexpected romance when a teen reconnects with her ex-best friend in this heartfelt sapphic YA story.

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Meg’s Books by Category – Meg Kearney

On this #PoetryFriday, I’m remembering the first novel in verse for young adults that I read, and I’ve loved reading them ever since. Meg Kearney, a poet and teacher in New Hampshire, is the author of THE SECRET OF ME.
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If Tomorrow Doesn’t Come by Jen St. Jude

With nine days left before the world ends, a girl must confront love, truth, and her own survival. A heartfelt queer YA about first love and finding hope.

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Literally got me feeling insane sometimes.

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Darren Cools (@darrencools) Today’s teaser from my book is even more non sequitur than usual… sorry, you’ll have to wait until it’s available for context. “Sister?” He was embarrassed as soon as the words left his lips. It w...

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The Hysterical Girls of St. Bernadette's by Hanna Alkaf

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The Heart That Chose, J.A. Brown

Mythic fantasy about a being created as part of a god who must choose his own identity—and his own destiny—while facing the power that shattered the world.

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Everything the Sun Touches, C. M. Kuhtz

When two strangers in a bustling port city discover a magical bond tying their destinies together, they must navigate politics, friendship, and fate.

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The cover of The Spiral Key by Kelsey Day featuring a dramatic and mysterious arrangement. Prominently displayed is the title in bold, red letters across the top. Below the title lies a large, ornate brass key with spirals and intricate detailing, stained with blood. To the left, an open lipstick with a reddish tone stands upright, surrounded by smudges of blood. Near the lipstick is the corner of an iPhone, partially open, with a cracked surface and additional red marks. A golden necklace chain trails near these items. On the lower right, a blue envelope with the author's name is partially covered in the red liquid. The overall color palette is dominated by the contrast of bright red against a darker, bluish background. In smaller text near the top right, it reads, "Best friends make the deadliest enemies."

The Spiral Key
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5

The suspense was incredible, and the gore present but only ever so slightly, which is my dream combination of horror novel elements. Also, LOVED having enby/queer protagonists!

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Today at my blog, author Lauren Louise Hazel is guesting. She’s talking about her latest series release, The Occult, a young adult urban fantasy. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway. #youngadultfiction #urbanfantasyseries wp.me/p12iNR-f3S

Janet Raye Stevens/Evie Kelley Discovers Her Enjoyment of Writing Young Adult Fiction | Lynn Slaughter It’s a delight to welcome back Janet Raye Stevens to my blog as she embarks into the world of YA fiction with her new pen name, Evie Kelley. Below are her responses to my interview questions:  As some...

As some of you may have noticed, I've added Young Adult fiction to the list of genres I write. I visited mystery and YA author Lynn Slaughter's blog today to talk about what inspired that switch. Stop by and say hi!

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MP Book Reviews on Instagram: "Review: All of My Heart by Becca Neil 5 of 5 stars Nico has survived years of childhood abuse, leaving him with deep trauma and an inability to be touched by anyone except his best friend, Alex. When his mother lets her abusive ex back into their home on graduation night, Nico flees to Alex’s house with nowhere else to go. Staying together brings all his buried feelings to the surface — especially with Alex leaving for college soon. Alex has always cared for Nico, even when he didn’t know how to help. But with Nico suddenly living under his roof, he realises he can’t imagine a future without him. Both boys are terrified to confess their feelings, afraid of hurting each other or losing the most important person in their lives. Their story is a tender, emotional best‑friends‑to‑lovers journey filled with mutual pining, trauma and healing, first times, and the slow, hopeful courage it takes to choose love after surviving so much pain. I loved this story which was a tender, emotional best‑friends‑to‑lovers story where love had been quietly growing for years, even if neither Nico nor Alex dared to say it out loud. Their bond was deep, loyal, and unwavering — the kind of love that survives trauma, distance, and fear. What makes the story so moving is how clearly they want a future together, even when they’re terrified of hurting each other or taking the wrong step. Nico’s healing and Alex’s patience intertwined beautifully, and their summer under the same roof became a turning point: a chance to finally admit what they meant to one another and figure out how to build a life side by side. This was a heartfelt, hopeful story about choosing love, choosing healing, and choosing each other. This will cause a few tears as you live through Nico's abuse and trauma. This was an MM story with mature content. ** Please read the trigger warnings and be kind to yourself. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0G67BVZ6V" 0 likes, 0 comments - mp_book_reviews on February 13, 2026: "Review: All of My Heart by Becca Neil 5 of 5 stars Nico has survived years of childhood abuse, leaving him with deep trauma and an inability to be touched by anyone except his best friend, Alex. When his mother lets her abusive ex back into their home on graduation night, Nico flees to Alex’s house with nowhere else to go. Staying together brings all his buried feelings to the surface — especially with Alex leaving for college soon. Alex has always cared for Nico, even when he didn’t know how to help. But with Nico suddenly living under his roof, he realises he can’t imagine a future without him. Both boys are terrified to confess their feelings, afraid of hurting each other or losing the most important person in their lives. Their story is a tender, emotional best‑friends‑to‑lovers journey filled with mutual pining, trauma and healing, first times, and the slow, hopeful courage it takes to choose love after surviving so much pain. I loved this story which was a tender, emotional best‑friends‑to‑lovers story where love had been quietly growing for years, even if neither Nico nor Alex dared to say it out loud. Their bond was deep, loyal, and unwavering — the kind of love that survives trauma, distance, and fear. What makes the story so moving is how clearly they want a future together, even when they’re terrified of hurting each other or taking the wrong step. Nico’s healing and Alex’s patience intertwined beautifully, and their summer under the same roof became a turning point: a chance to finally admit what they meant to one another and figure out how to build a life side by side. This was a heartfelt, hopeful story about choosing love, choosing healing, and choosing each other. This will cause a few tears as you live through Nico's abuse and trauma. This was an MM story with mature content. ** Please read the trigger warnings and be kind to yourself. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0G67BVZ6V".

Review: All of My Heart by Becca Neil 5 of 5 stars

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Ya series starter Searching for your next favorite ya series? Try out these series starters to find you're next favorite.

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A chance meeting during a Tennessee snowstorm connects two people from very different worlds, and years later they must decide if first love, growth, and forgiveness still matter. #BookReview #YoungAdultFiction #IndieAuthors #AmReading #ReaderViews buff.ly/HHf1OA2

CYA Conference | Writers' & Illustrators' Conference Professional development weekends in June and July for new and established writers consisting of master classes and workshops conducted by published writers, illustrators and industry professionals

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A lemon yellow teapot with an orange handle nestled among blooming Christmas cactus plants and sitting atop a stack of books with the title The Nascent Bloom by Evie Kelley on the spine.

A lemon yellow teapot with an orange handle sitting atop a stack of books with the title The Nascent Bloom by Evie Kelley on the spine.

🫖 Teapot Tuesdays in shades of yellow! More of my favorite teapot Mrs. Potts and more shameless self promotion, this time my alter ego Evie Kelley's new book, THE NASCENT BLOOM, a YA sci-fi suspense.

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MP Book Reviews on Instagram: "Review: Reckless Hearts by Jax Calder 4 of 5 stars Seb has spent years pining after Marcus — his sister’s best friend, the effortlessly charming man who’s always treated him like the awkward, nerdy kid brother. So when Marcus unexpectedly propositions him at a party, Seb grabs the chance, never imagining that one impulsive night will upend both their lives. For Marcus, Seb has always been strictly off‑limits… until he crosses that line spectacularly. What should have been a one‑time lapse becomes the beginning of something neither of them can shake. Over the years, they keep crashing back into each other’s lives, pulled together by a chemistry that refuses to fade and a connection neither can explain away. But while Seb is ready to give his heart, Marcus struggles with whether he deserves to keep it. Their journey becomes a messy, magnetic, opposites‑attract romance filled with unresolved longing, scientific puns, random animal facts, and plenty of angst — proving that some people don’t just enter your life; they turn it upside down in all the best and worst ways. I loved this story which explored how desire becomes more intense when wrapped in taboo, and how crossing a line can change everything. This story was over an extended period of time it showed that people orbit each other no matter how much time passes, because the emotional gravity is too strong to escape. I also loved that the story explored how love often grows through the small, silly, deeply personal ways people communicate and that vulnerability is born from discomfort, and love requires both. Lots of emotions and feelings. This was an MM story with mature content. ** Please read the trigger warnings. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0CQMBNBZZ" 0 likes, 0 comments - mp_book_reviews on January 15, 2026: "Review: Reckless Hearts by Jax Calder 4 of 5 stars Seb has spent years pining after Marcus — his sister’s best friend, the effortlessly charming man who’s always treated him like the awkward, nerdy kid brother. So when Marcus unexpectedly propositions him at a party, Seb grabs the chance, never imagining that one impulsive night will upend both their lives. For Marcus, Seb has always been strictly off‑limits… until he crosses that line spectacularly. What should have been a one‑time lapse becomes the beginning of something neither of them can shake. Over the years, they keep crashing back into each other’s lives, pulled together by a chemistry that refuses to fade and a connection neither can explain away. But while Seb is ready to give his heart, Marcus struggles with whether he deserves to keep it. Their journey becomes a messy, magnetic, opposites‑attract romance filled with unresolved longing, scientific puns, random animal facts, and plenty of angst — proving that some people don’t just enter your life; they turn it upside down in all the best and worst ways. I loved this story which explored how desire becomes more intense when wrapped in taboo, and how crossing a line can change everything. This story was over an extended period of time it showed that people orbit each other no matter how much time passes, because the emotional gravity is too strong to escape. I also loved that the story explored how love often grows through the small, silly, deeply personal ways people communicate and that vulnerability is born from discomfort, and love requires both. Lots of emotions and feelings. This was an MM story with mature content. ** Please read the trigger warnings. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0CQMBNBZZ".

Review: Reckless Hearts by Jax Calder 4 of 5 stars

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Not every battlefield has bullets.
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My books follow teen parents fighting invisible wars

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New year, more amazing news!

IF I DIE BEFORE I WAKE by Lisa M. Cronkhite is coming soon to Evernight Teen

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Mazeweaver (Dreamwalker #2) by A.K. Adler dives beneath London, where an ancient curse threatens dragons, elementals, and the balance between worlds. Luca and Aliya must face their power, identity, and love as darkness stirs.

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Reckoning By Lili St. Crow

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