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Books to Read if You Love Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

If you love the dark and atmospheric story in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and are looking for books containing magic, mystery, or mayhem as the show does, look no further! These new young adult releases by Sarboni Banerjee, Dominique Richardson, Caleb Birch, Lizz Huerta, Melissa de la Cruz, V. E. Schwab, and Morgan Rice are just for you. Happy reading!

Red as Blood (Everbeach Book 1)

by Sorboni Banerjee & Dominique Richardson

Release Date: February 28, 2023

Riverdale meets fairy tale in this edgy, seductive twist on the age-old stories you think you know. When Penny Zale vanishes from the psychiatric hospital where she’s being held against her will, only her chopped-off braid and cryptic letters remain. If her friends have any chance of finding her, they must enter a world where money and power mean everything, and life is expendable.

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Peril and Splendor: The Journey to Yragos

by Caleb Birch

Release Date: February 16, 2023

Join the legendary warrior, Ramsay, and his team of warriors and wizards on their mission to defeat the alpha dragon. This is an action-packed fantasy set in a magical world similar to what is commonly seen in online role playing games. The journey will be perilous but the reward will be worth it.

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The Lost Dreamer (The Lost Dreamer Duology Book 1)

by Lizz Huerta

Release Date: March 1, 2022

A lush, immersive debut fantasy about a group of women whose way of life is threatened by a new king; a fierce celebration of community, sisterhood, and finding our power.

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The Headmaster's List

by Melissa de la Cruz

Release Date: February 28, 2023

One of Us Is Lying meets Gossip Girl in The Headmaster's List, an edge-of-your-seat YA thriller about a fatal car crash and the dangerous lengths one teen will go to uncover the truth about what really happened.

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Gallant

by V. E. Schwab

Release Date: March 1, 2022

#1 New York Times–bestselling author V. E. Schwab weaves a dark and original tale about the place where the world meets its shadow, and the young woman beckoned by both sides. The Secret Garden meets Crimson Peak in this stand-alone novel perfect for readers of Holly Black and Neil Gaiman.

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Wish (Book One)

by Morgan Rice

Release Date: February 14, 2023

In a long-anticipated new vampire series by Morgan Rice, #1 bestselling author of The Vampire Journals (1,500 five star reviews), 17 year old Taylor Night, exiled from her trailer park in Texas to a juvenile detention camp in the rainy Northwest, tries to understand her mysterious power while surviving on an island of misfits. But when she finds herself having a crush on a mysterious boy, Taylor realizes he is not what he seems—and that her own destiny may be far greater than she imagined.

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Aliens & Dragons & Fairies, Oh My!

Looking for a new fantasy or science fiction book to read? Check out these new releases, perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, George R. R. Martin, Martha Wells, and many more!

Firetongue (Chronicles of the Chosen)

by Cassandra Boyson

Release Date: January 21, 2023

Jaela is ridiculed for her strange speech accompanied by flame. Rowan is a renowned warrior in fear of losing face due to his concealed ability to comprehend her. When both are selected to make the perilous journey into hell itself, all are staggered when the latent power of the Firetongue emerges with fiercer potency than anyone ever reckoned.

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Season of the Dragon (Dragos Primeri Book 1)

by Natalie Wright

Release Date: March 1, 2023

Quen was born cursed with a second, shadow soul. As she hunts a murderous dragon and seeks answers about her true nature, her growing power catches the attention of dangerous eyes. “[This] fantasy series opens with a bang of psychological and political allure... few [books] can equal the force of Season of the Dragon.” —D. Donovan, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

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The Rogue Regiment (Pixie Rebels Book 1)

by Martha Carr & Michael Anderle

Release Date: February 16, 2023

Z Thornbrook and her cousins are like any other Oriceran pixie on Earth. Mischief is their middle name, and for the last hundred and fifty years, that's been their game. But what happens when a gang of rogue pixies takes the troublemaking just a little too far?

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Alien Apocalypse (Mill Run Creek Book 1)

by L. H. Davis

Release Date: December 14, 2022

Becka and Kayla survived the alien invasion, but now they must fight the deranged Jackers. The sister's pistols and quick reflexes keep them alive. Mill Run is practically deserted. Most of the town folks died in the invasion, and many others had to be “put down” after they went insane and began eating their neighbors.

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Quantum Radio

by A.G. Riddle

Release Date: March 2, 2023

At CERN, a scientist has just made an incredible discovery – a breakthrough that may answer the deepest questions about human existence. But what he's found is far more dangerous than he ever imagined.

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Day of the Ancestor (The Devourer Chronicles Book 2)

by DF Pieper

Release Date: March 5, 2023

Rej Antares, former galactic agent, has started a spy-for-hire business and it’s not going so well. His rent is overdue and his best clients put his life in danger. Now, just when he’s got the chance to make up for his losses, he learns he’s a wanted man and that the only man in the galaxy who might be able to explain why, has disappeared.

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6 Romance Books of All Shapes and Sizes

Whether you're looking for a historical, contemporary, sweet, or steamy romance book, these new releases share self, family, and romantic love on every page. Check out our top picks of romance books to read this week!

Stupid Prizes

by Alice Duke

Release Date: March 1, 2023

A second-chance, fake marriage, steamy romance for lovers of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood. Gracie's dad is a big shot in the blogger world who just told the world there will be a competition to marry his daughter and inherit his empire. Gracie doesn't want that at all, so when her former childhood friend suggests a fake marriage she agrees. But will their past make love impossible?

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What's Not Lost

by Valerie Taylor

Release Date: February 7, 2023

With her husband six feet under, Kassie O’Callaghan is convinced managing a merger in Paris will complete her. When she learns her fiancé’s ex-girlfriend is pregnant, Kassie’s dreams come tumbling down. Despite pleas from her fiancé to stay in Boston, she heads to Paris. There, she stumbles into a world of wine and roses, discovering it’s the way you love that counts.

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Corrupted Vows (Mafia Kings: Corrupted Series Book 5)

by Kiana Hettinger

Release Date: March 7, 2023

I saw her die in a fire. But like a phoenix, she rose from the ashes. She's no longer the innocent girl I loved. She’s tough, feisty, and passionate. I’m drawn to her in ways I never imagined. Someone made the biggest mistake of their life by trying to take our son away. I will destroy them. There will be blood. And it won’t be mine.

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In Pursuit of the Past

by Carolyn LaRoche

Release Date: March 2, 2023

A lost love. A second chance. A detective determined to protect the woman he loves. Ava and Hudson must put their past aside to protect an abandoned baby and uncover the truth about a cryptic note suggesting his sister may still be alive. They must solve the mystery before the killers catch up, but can their love survive the truth?

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A Most Intriguing Lady

by Sarah Ferguson

Release Date: March 7, 2023

From Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, a sweeping, romantic compulsively readable historical saga about a Duke’s daughter—the perfect Victorian lady—who secretly moonlights as an amateur sleuth for high society’s inner circle.

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The Sister Effect

by Susan Mallery

Release Date: March 7, 2023

Sloane is back, as beautiful and as damaged as ever…and she wants a relationship with her daughter. She says she’s changed, but Finley’s heart has been burned once too often for her to trust easily. But is her reluctance to forgive really about Sloane or worry over losing what she loves the most? With the help of a man who knows all too well how messy families can be, Finley will learn there’s joy in surrendering and peace in letting go.

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6 Cozy Mysteries to Accompany You Into Spring!

Okay - so we know it isn't quite spring yet, but we are just too excited to share these new cozy mysteries with you! Grab a seat, a lemonade, and a fan or heater (depending on what your weather is like) and check out these 7 must-read cozy mystery releases. We promise, you will fall in love with these stories. Happy reading!

A High Whisk Situation (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries Book 12)

by H.Y. Hanna

Release Date: February 21, 2023

A "country house murder" set in a Scottish castle, featuring tearoom sleuth Gemma, her naughty cat and the nosy "Old Biddies". With a cast of quirky characters, delicious Scottish baking, and the atmospheric setting of the Highlands - wrapped up in a fast-paced plot filled with twists and turns - this whodunit will be a hit with cozy mystery fans!

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Death on the Stella Mae (A Kipper Cottage Cozy Mystery Book 5)

by Jan Durham

Release Date: March 5, 2023

Spring has finally sprung in the picturesque North Yorkshire town of Whitby, but high tides and easterly winds bring stormy weather. When trawlerman Daniel ‘Doc’ Holliday goes missing from his boat the Stella Mae, it looks like he was washed overboard. Widow Liz McLuckie soon has reason to believe otherwise. Someone wanted Daniel dead. But who? And how far will they go to hide what really happened that stormy night?

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Standing Dead (A Timber Creek K-9 Mystery Book 8)

by Margaret Mizushima

Release Date: March 7, 2023

Deputy Mattie Cobb and her sister, Julia, travel to Mexico to visit their mother, but when they arrive, they discover that she and her husband have vanished without a trace. Back in Timber Creek, Mattie finds a chilling note on her front door telling her to look for “him” among the standing dead up in the high country.

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Second Story Masher (Goldie Weston Historical Mysteries Book 6)

by R. A. Wallace

Release Date: March 3, 2023

Normally Goldie is thrilled to offer guidance on important matters such as proper etiquette for social engagements. One must simply be certain to adhere to a few basic tenets. For example, under no circumstances should a happy hostess suffer the loss of the silverware by a seasoned thief shortly before she plans to use it. Whenever possible, the guests should never be robbed between the soup course and the meat course. Above all else, it’s extremely important to avoid murder. It absolutely ruins the other amusements that were planned.

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Carrot Cake and Concern (Peridale Cafe Cozy Mystery Book 26)

by Agatha Frost

Release Date: February 28, 2023

A FUN British village cosy/cozy mystery packed with HEART, HUMOUR, FAMILY DRAMA, and plenty of TWISTS and TURNS! The 26th book in the BESTSELLING Peridale Cafe Cozy Mystery Series. Standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series. A cat loving and cafe-owning amateur female sleuth set in a small village setting with quirky characters. No cliffhanger, swearing, gore or graphic scenes.

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A False Impression

by Veronica Heley

Release Date: February 16, 2023

Bea believes in helping people in trouble, but she does ask them to respect her working hours. Unfortunately, this murderer has no respect — neither for her, nor her routine.

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Interview with Cassandra Boyson, Author of Firetongue

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Firetongue (Chronicles of the Chosen)?

There is a literal story behind the story: my first ever book, Seeker’s Call, published back in 2014. The main character enters one world from another by way of a portal at the end of a mountain tunnel called Jaela’s Cavern. At the time, I knew very little about Jaela but thought it might be fun to explore her back story one day. Nearly ten years later, that cavern is an important feature in Jaela’s own tale, leading not only into hell itself but, eventually, a whole new world.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

My favorite genre to read is undoubtedly the genre in which I write. I’ve tried writing in other genres but they always become a fantasy. Pretty sure my brain looks like a fantasy land at this point.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Just finished a book from my list: the latest novel from Sharon Hinck, Dream of Kings. It’s an epic fantasy that I highly recommend.

Other than that, I am often caught cheating on my typical fantasy vein with books by Grace Livingston Hill, the pioneer of Christian Romance. She wrote over a hundred books and short stories and every one of them reads like a box of chocolates. Not only do her stories span the era from the 1870s to the 1940s, she personally lived through that time. Talk about a first person sneak peek into the past!

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

That’s a difficult question to answer without giving any spoilers, but a favorite would definitely be when the two main characters are supernaturally selected to deliver the tribal recompense into hell by the anointing of flames that float atop their heads. I love any scene that is bright and colorful in the mind’s eye, as well as life-altering for the characters.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Coffee. Cream. Possibly too much sugar.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

TRUE love really is the most powerful substance in the universe. It always wins.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Though some may boast the characteristics of a hero, we are none of us devoid of the need for a hero ourselves.

Cassandra Boyson is the author of the new book Firetongue (Chronicles of the Chosen)

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Interview with Sorboni Banerjee & Dominque Richardson, Authors of Red as Blood

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Red as Blood (Everbeach 1)?

SORBONI and DOMINIQUE: Fairy tales are something we grow up reading and hearing, and they promise a happily ever after. But in the real world, it takes hard work and strong bonds to make your dreams come true. We wanted to write a story that inspires readers to be relentless in their pursuit of their truth. We loved Nancy Drew, Scooby Doo and Archie comics as kids—that intrepid team of friends going up against the bad guys. Friendships can fuel the strength of hope against all odds.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Red as Blood (Everbeach 1), what would they be?

SORBONI: Billie Eilish's “You Should See Me in a Crown”

DOMINIQUE: Christina Perri's “I Don’t Wanna Break”

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

SORBONI: YES! Young adult, romantic thrillers. But I love any book with a strong poetic voice.

DOMINIQUE: All of them! Haha but really—fantasy, urban fantasy, thrillers, and I always need a little romance in there.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

SORBONI: All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir, Remind Me to Hate You Later by Lizzie Mason, All The Broken Girls by Linda Bond, Flight 171 by Amy Christine Parker, and Time is a Mother by Ocean Vuong

DOMINIQUE: The Curse series by Rebecca Donovan, The Weight of Blood by Tiffany Jackson, I’ll Stop the World by Lauren Thoman, Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber, and the Calculated series Nova McBee

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

SORBONI: There’s a scene where Aarya finds unexpected strength in a moment of critical need, and it all hinges on her relationship to the heritage she thought she resented.

DOMINIQUE: My favorite scene happens in the middle of the book when tension spikes for Raven as she comes face to face with a forbidden attraction.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

SORBONI: If the house isn’t clean or the room I’m in isn’t organized, I have to turn my back to the chaos or I can’t shut out real life.

DOMINIQUE: I like to turn on appropriate mood music in the living room—even though I write in an office around the corner—so it’s there, but not there. Then I light a candle and put my phone face down (after texting Sorboni I’m disappearing into Everbeach.)

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

SORBONI: “What if…” I think this is the beginning of every dream, every action plan, every creative idea and possibility. I live by asking “what if.” It removes limits. It inspires discussion. It fuels my motivation.

DOMINIQUE: No matter where you come from or what you’ve been through, you can make your own happily ever after.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

SORBONI and DOMINIQUE: Truth is not a fairy tale. Stand up for your beliefs, yourself and for those you love. Keep searching. Keep fighting. Keep believing.

Sorboni Banerjee and Dominque Richardson are the authors of the new book Red as Blood (Everbeach 1)

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Interview with Carolyn LaRoche, Author of In Pursuit of the Past

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write In Pursuit of the Past?

Two of our closest friends became foster parents several years ago. I always admired them for opening their hearts and home to babies and young children in need. The idea for a heroine that works in the adoption field evolved from there. The book itself took a completely different turn than I had anticipated but I’m definitely a “pantser” writer so I wasn’t bothered by this at all.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of In Pursuit of the Past, what would they be?

Ava’s constant positive outlook makes me think that the song “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley would be the perfect theme song for her.

Hudson is such a moody man who can’t seem to get out of his own way. I can almost hear Eminem’s “The Monster” playing for him.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I do love to read romantic suspense, the genre I primarily write in, but I also read contemporary romance, angsty romances, and some women’s fiction. If a book looks good to me, I will read it. I also love to get recommendations from friends to broaden my reading horizons.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I’m currently reading From the Embers by Aly Martenez. A very emotional read! When I finish that one, I have Lucy Score’s The Things We Hide From the Light waiting for me. I loved The Things We Never Got Over so I fully expect to enjoy the next one.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I think my favorite scene is the one in the hospital where Hudson and Ava finally reunite. His proposal to Ava is one of the most unique proposals I have ever written in a romance. Second to that scene, I would have to choose the crash scene. Emotions ran high for the characters as well as for me when I was working through that one!

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

This question made me laugh. We have five cats that have somehow found their way to our home through various rescue efforts. I never have less than two near me when I write. My little tortie girl, Willow, definitely chose me as her human and she is particularly envious of my laptop. She will try to sit right on the keyboard to get ALL the attention!

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

My favorite quote is also my personal motto: Be the change you wish to see in the world (Ghandi). We can’t expect things to change around us just because we want them too. We have to BE that change.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

I suppose it would be to never give up hope. Ava held onto hope that Quinn was alive, even when Quinn’s own brother had given up. I believe that hope keeps us moving forward, striving toward our goals and embracing the future–whether its hope to get a better job, fall in love or find a lost loved one.

Carolyn LaRoche is the author of the new book In Pursuit of the Past

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Interview with Natalie Wright, Author of Season of the Dragon

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Season of the Dragon?

I first began developing Season of the Dragon in 2016! Inspired by my longtime Feng Shui practice, I wanted to create a magic system that was roughly based on elements coupled with seasons. I noodled on the magic and mythology of the world for several years, but the story was going nowhere. Then, I spent a week in a writing retreat for a completely different story concept with writer, actor, screenwriter, and story consultant, James Bonnet. He kept asking me the question, “Why?” He pushed me to move beyond worldbuilding fun-time and dig deeper. Why does this story need to be told? What relevant question does it answer? My work with James helped me understand the emotional “spine” of a story.

I went back to the drawing board on what would become Season of the Dragon. The essential question I wanted to answer was what happens to a person when they deny their inner truth? I felt this was relevant as so many of us struggle to simply be ourselves. And how better to work through this story question than with a character who literally has two souls! Quen’s battle with her inner self forms the emotional spine of this fantastical, magical journey.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I most enjoy reading the kinds of things I want to write—Fantasy and Sci-Fi. I love smart, techno-mystery Sci-Fi, and fantasy with fantastical settings and well-developed magic and myth. Though I love amazing world-building, I lose interest in a story unless the characters and their relationships are well-developed. In my own writing, I’m inspired by Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time, George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire, and N.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth series.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

The Obelisk Gate (Broken Earth #2) by N.K. Jemisin; Fevered Star (Between Earth and Sky #2) by Rebecca Roanhorse; and the Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu.

Of course I have a ton more! But these are the three I'm most looking forward to in the near future.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The drunken, bawdy, tavern scene! After a trying day at work for the band of rogues and mages, it was fun to write a scene that allowed the characters to cut loose. And the scene leads to another of my favorites—one in which the sexual tension between Quen and Aldewin is heating up. Levity and romantic tension—my favorites!

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

My quirky writing habit is why I write with the door closed and the shades drawn. Calm down—it’s not what you’re thinking!

My writing process is, at times, like method acting. To get “into character,” I’ve been known to perform dialogue out loud; walk, dance, or perform hand gestures the way a character in my story would; make faces while looking in a mirror, and other odd things! So, if you see me in a café writing, don’t assume I’m gone off my nut! I’m probably contorting my face to match what my character is going through so I can more effectively write about it.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Never give up.

Not long before my mom passed, she gave me a silver book with that saying inscribed on it. I keep it on my writing desk always to remind me.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

She was always loved. Once you read it, you'll know what I mean.

Natalie Wright is the author of the new book Season of the Dragon

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Interview with Valerie Taylor, Author of What's Not Lost

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write What's Not Lost?

Readers who made Bridget Jones’s Diary popular in the 1990s inspired me to write WHAT’S NOT LOST. Fast forward thirty years, these women and men now want to read stories featuring relatable characters in mature relationships. That’s why, I created fifty-something Kassie O’Callaghan who struggles to balance her professional ambitions with her desire for happily ever after. Much like Bridget Jones, Kassie confronts her yearnings with both honesty and humor.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of What's Not Lost, what would they be?

For something special, I included a playlist in the back of WHAT’S NOT LOST. Readers say they enjoy listening to it as they journey through the story. Several songs could serve as Kassie’s theme song; however, I think as a hopeless romantic, she would pick Till There Was You by The Beatles. Here’s the link to the playlist. Enjoy!

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Don’t laugh. WHAT’S NOT LOST is classified often as romantic comedy, contemporary romance, or women’s fiction. Yet, my two favorite genres to read are historical fiction and mystery/thriller. Though I read a wide variety, including non-fiction. Imagine that!

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

There’s not enough room here to list all the books on my TBR pile right now. So, here are three. The Lincoln Conspiracy by Amor Towles. And There Was Light by Jon Meacham. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie. Good thing I’ll be reading more of Ms. Christie soon, as I’ve started writing a cozy mystery series, and I need all the guidance I can get!

It may look like I only read well-known authors. But that’s not true. I also read a lot of relatively new authors, but it would not be fair to all of them for me to list just a few here. There are incredible writers penning insightful, entertaining, and binge-worthy books these days. I want to read them all.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Hands down, the Prologue in WHAT’S NOT LOST was my favorite scene to write. I’m thrilled that readers universally love it, as well. Which is great, because prologues are often criticized. If I say too much, it’d be a spoiler. What I can say is that in an early draft, the scene was smack in the middle of the book. I woke up with a start one morning, ran downstairs to my manuscript which was spread across my dining room table, pulled out that chapter, and moved it to the front. Then, I rewrote it and made it the Prologue. Best thing I ever did.

I hope you’ll read it to find out why readers seem to agree!

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

All the years I worked as a marketing manager in corporate America, I would take off my rings when I would settle in at the keyboard. Now that I’m retired from that world, I rarely wear rings. Instead, I have to wear earrings. When I get stuck on a scene, I tend to rub them. What’s the deal with that? Do I really think ideas pass through my earlobes?

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Oh, I have several mottos. For years, I had “Play the Cards You’re Dealt” on a Post-it note on my bathroom mirror. Recently, I learned from my granddaughter, that her mother (my daughter) really hates that saying. I didn’t realize how often I’d repeat it.

I’ve replaced that with something Eleanor Roosevelt said: “Do the thing you think you cannot do.” As an author, it most certainly resonates with me daily. It helps motivate me to keep the writer juices flowing.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Early readers (a.k.a. inquiring minds!) have asked, “Who says the last line?” It appears there are varying opinions, which is a good thing! Though WHAT’S NOT LOST is the conclusion to a trilogy, reviewers admit it succeeds as a stand-alone. However, for readers who’d love to know the unabridged backstory of Kassie’s saga, especially her trips to Venice and Paris, please check out WHAT’S NOT SAID and WHAT’S NOT TRUE! In the end, I hope readers know that having them happily ever after is why I write.

Valerie Taylor is the author of the new book What's Not Lost: A Novel

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Interview with L. H. Davis, Author of Alien Apocalypse

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Alien Apocalypse?

Real life.

My grandparents lived in the Blue Ridge Mountains, so I visited often. I love the people and culture.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Alien Apocalypse, what would they be?

"We are Family" by Sister Sledge.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Define Stephen King's genre (we all know it's not simply horror) and that's my favorite. I enjoy writing in many genres including historical, YA, fantasy, Sci-Fi, and mystery.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

A Sci-Fi book called New Earth.

It's a matter of when not if. Something (black hole, giant asteroid, etc.) will threaten Earth, and we will see it coming many years in advance. Our options are few, and leaving Earth is the only likely scenario where man continues to exist. This book explores that event.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The scene where they explore the fish camp and meet the young lady, "Willow." When she falls for Bryson, both Kayla and Becke are jealous of her, but they still have her back when the jacker attacks.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Sorry, no. I treat it like a job.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Never give up.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

No matter how bad things get, life is still good and people can laugh.

L. H. Davis is the author of the new book Alaien Apocalypse

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