
A Fuse #8 Production
September 8, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
In my upcoming middle grade novel FLIP TURNS, the main character, Maddie, is a 13 year-old with an admirer who continues to pursue her after she’s turned him down numerous times.
June 27, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
Part travel adventure, part magical mystery, and part personal quest for identity and direction, this was a joy to read.
June 1, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
A fun and messy look at what happens when things don't go as planned when it comes to love, friendship, and finding yourself.
April 29, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
Can Noah, who runs a blog of trans meet cutes, find his own swoon-worthy meet cute?
April 27, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
A powerful, heartfelt, well-written story of identity, community, and friendship. A necessary addition to collections.
February 9, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
On rom-coms and insta-love: "As an author of queer YA, I get to take it one step further. I can break the trope apart and put it back together the way I want—celebrating the similarities and differences of queer love in all its forms."
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December 8, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor
I can't say enough positive about this really smart, empathetic, and hilarious look at identity, friendship, preconceived notions, high school, and missteps. One of my very favorite reads this year.
October 8, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor
I stretched this one out over three afternoons, just so I could keep dipping back into Henri and Cori's world. A completely satisfying, engaging, and memorable read.
May 28, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor
This emotional read shows that already complicated relationships can become more complicated when HIV is involved, but that that diagnosis doesn't spell doom and gloom for the characters.
June 6, 2019 by Amanda MacGregor
As much about finding yourself as it is about finding love, this smart, feminist story shows that expectations shouldn't dictate the future.
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A Fuse #8 Production
by Betsy Bird
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