Romance
How GUAVA AND GRUDGES Pays Homage to the Golden Age of YA Romance, a guest post by author Alexis Castellanos
How GUAVA AND GRUDGES Pays Homage to the Golden Age of YA Romance, a guest post by author Alexis Castellanos
The Rise of Middle Grade Romance, a guest post by author Nashae Jones
Author Nashae Jones talks about romance in middle grade books, including her upcoming book COURTESY OF CUPID
A Little Summer Lovin’
Ah, Summer. There is something about summer that makes me want to read some summer flings. While during the rest of the year I am drawn towards dark and edgy, there is something about the summer sun shining brightly that makes me want to pick up those books with light, airy covers that suggest […]
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