I am beyond thrilled to be able to share this book with readers. I don’t just think this is a good book, I think it is an important book. Let me tell you why: This book looks at a high school murderer, a shooter, a messed up kid, a loner, a protector, a friend, a…
Robin Hood: Demon’s Bane 1_Mark of the Black Arrow
I absolutely loved Robin Hood: Demon’s Bane 1: Mark of the Black Arrow, published by Titan. It is creative, fun, loyal to canon and yet thoroughly modern. It is also a quick read, so pick it for a weekend’s read, a road trip or a chilly fall evening by a fire. I asked authors Debbie…
5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Alma Alexander
Hi Alma: Thanks for being with me on SlipperyWords! We are talking about the first book in your Were Chronicles, Random. 1. The story appears, at first, like it is a traditional were story but it turns into a very deep, profound story about souls and racism. How do your YA readers react to those deeper messages?…
5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Lucienne Diver: Let’s Talk Blood Hunt
Hi Lucienne! Welcome to SlipperyWords. I am so glad to have you. You know I have been a fan of this series since the beginning. I really appreciate that!! You really put Tori through a lot of physical pain and agony this time around. Any particular reason why you love to torture her? War has…
Website REVEAL! Goddities from Lucienne Diver
Lucienne Diver is revealing her new Goddites website today to go with her hilarious series, The Latter-Day Olympians (which I strongly recommend)! For those who are familiar with the books, this is Yiayia’s blogsite, where we all know we go for the best gossip on all of the gods. Go check it out and also watch…
5 Questions in 5 Minutes with John Hartness: From the Stone
From the Stone by John Hartness is a fast-paced high jinks adventure that combines the King Arthur legend with the worst of high school. This is simply fun. Visit John at www.JohnHartness.com. He has lots of stories you will want to read. I grew up cherishing mythological heroes like Merlin and Arthur. Did you have…
5 Questions in 5 Minutes with D.L. Carter
Hi Dee: Thanks for being with me on SlipperyWords! We are talking about The Use: Changing Magic Book 1. I thought this was a really fun book. It is a rollicking sexy romp through a time and place where elves, humans and magic reign. And you are working on book 2, so those that love…
5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Laura Anne Gilman: Silver on the Road
Hi Laura Anne, so glad to have you on SlipperyWords…Let’s talk about your new book, Silver on the Road. This takes place in a West that almost was, a place familiar but different, where the devil rules and magic is ever-present. Your story follows Isobel as she makes her bargain with the devil and sets…
5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Myke Cole
I had the opportunity to meet the fascinating Myke Cole at DragonCon. I immediately knew I wanted to read his books and interview him for Slippery Words as soon as I heard him speak on a panel. Myke has a lot of military experience and has meshed that knowledge with his love of fantasy literature….