The Hypnotist, by Alyssa Devine | Book Spotlight
Something for everyone: The Paranormal, Fortune Telling, Magical Realism, Reincarnation, a Budding Romance . . . and Murder!
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The After House, by Michael Phillip Cash | Dedicated Review
The After House is a well-developed and relatively quick read with solid characters. Cash fans will no doubt love this latest chiller that also manages to warm the heart.
Oblivion, by Sasha Dawn | Book Giveaway
The Children’s Book Review | May 27, 2014
Enter to win an autographed copy of Oblivion, by Sasha Dawn.
One (1) winner receives:
- A copy of Oblivion, signed by Sasha Dawn.
Age Range: 14 and up
Hardcover: 400 pages
Giveaway begins May 27, 2014, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends June 26, 2014, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
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The Art of Writing YA Thrillers
If I were to write this tale, I’d have to research hauntings, of course, and children who grow up with surrogate parents, and anxiety issues and medications. Assuming I’m comfortable gathering this information, there are few things I’ll look at to see if I have
Apparition, by Gail Gallant | Book Review
This YA paranormal mystery/romance is a page-turner all the way. Told in the present tense, the action always feels immediate. The author captures Amelia’s grief over her mother, self-doubt over her paranormal abilities, and conflicting pulls of love for both the dead Matthew and the
Empower, by Jessica Shirvington | Spring 2014 Preview
Here is a sneak peek at the jacket cover and first chapter of one of Sourcebook's hot new titles releasing in spring, EMPOWER by Jessica Shirvington.
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4 New Young Adult Books: Thriller, Scary, Paranormal, Dark & Twisted
Ready to read some wickedly compelling young adult novels that touch on the dark and twisted side of literacy? We think you're going to love these four stand-out titles!
Spookygirl: Paranormal Investigator | Jill Baguchinsky on Character Development
By Jill Baguchinsky | The Children’s Book Review |September 18, 2012
Character Development of a Paranormal Investigator
When I began working on SPOOKYGIRL: PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR, I knew right away that its main character, Violet, would have a ghostly pet. Because she has the ability to communicate with otherworldly spirits, Violet is all too used to ghosts. They don’t frighten her; they’re just a part of her daily life. It made sense, then, for her to have one as a sidekick.
The result of that decision became Buster, a mischievous supernatural being Violet refers to as an abnormal poltergeist. Loud and rambunctious, Buster likes to toss around squeaky dog toys, eat cookies, and turn furniture upside down. He’s like an invisible, overactive puppy—and luckily, he’s crate trained.
Giveaway: Shadow of Night
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: July 10, 2012
Enter to win a copy of Deborah Harkness’s Shadow of Night and a specially designed “Ashmole 782” temporary tattoo and a set of 6 buttons, displaying different alchemical symbols.
Deborah Harkness exploded onto the literary scene with her debut novel, A Discovery of Witches. Now, Shadow of Night plunges Diana and Matthew into Elizabethan London and a world of spies.
Giveaway begins July 10, 2012, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends August 7, 2012, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Reading level: Ages 18 and up
Hardcover: 592 pages