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Tag: Science Fiction
Why are Teen Girls the new Sci-Fi Protagonists?, a guest post by Brea Grant
What is it about the teen girl experience that lends itself to being a protagonist in an otherworldly adventure?
A Second Self for Self-Acceptance, a guest post by Lillian Clark
What does it mean that truth and memory are subjective? And, what constitutes individuality anyway? Plus, how do you accept yourself when you feel like you’re never quite measuring up?
Water, water, everywhere, a guest post by London Shah
Debut author London Shah joins us to talk about the world-building and research that went into designing a functioning submerged world in her forthcoming book, THE LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD.
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Book Review: The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson
Publisher’s description From the critically acclaimed author of We Are the Ants and At the Edge of the Universe comes a mind-bending, riveting novel about a teen who was born to a virgin mother and realizes she has the power to heal—but that power comes at a huge cost. Sixteen-year-old Elena Mendoza is the product of a virgin birth. […]
Take 5: Time Travel and Teens, featuring INVICTUS by Ryan Graudin
We are HUGE Doctor Who fans in my house, and many of my teens are as well. So I’m always excited to read a new Time Travel book. So today I am going to review Invictus by Ryan Graudin and share with you a few of my other favorite time travel books for lovers of […]
Book Review: At the Edge of the Universe by Shaun David Hutchinson
Publisher’s description From the author of We Are the Ants and The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley comes the heartbreaking story of a boy who believes the universe is slowly shrinking as things he remembers are being erased from others’ memories. Tommy and Ozzie have been best friends since the second grade, and boyfriends since […]
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2015 Debut Author Bash: Meet ZEROBOXER Author Fonda Lee (and a book giveaway)
Today we are excited to be a part of the 2015 Debut Author Bash hosted by YAReads. You can see the complete schedule here. I was very honored to interview debut author Fonda Lee. Her novel, Zeroboxer, is a Science Fiction thriller set in a futuristic sports arena. Zeroboxing is a weightless combat sport. […]
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