Amie Borst

Here it is - the cover for ENDURE, by Laura Diamond!  Isn't it fabulous? I just love it! Love the ombre effect of the colors, the futuristic city and the girl. Doesn't she tell an awesome story with that expression, her hair and her clothes? But I'm even more smitten by the guy in the background. I want to know what his deal is - why he won't look at us. Are you intrigued? Then read on for more...!   Seventeen-year-old Justin's anemic blood is a blessing. Or a curse. It all depends on who you ask.    To most of the immortal Vie, his blood is a scourge: untouchable and useless. To some Vie, his blood is a drug. To Justin, it’s something that gets him in a lot of trouble. Being poisoned by a Vie is just one example. His sister getting kidnapped is another. Whether it’s being coerced by a deluded cult leader, or negotiating with Alex—an Vie scientist addicted to Anemie blood—Justin struggles to keep every mutated drop of blood he’s got.   His fight for

It's the 26th of June and that means only  4 more months until Cinderskella is released!! WAHOOO!! If you go back to this post, you might remember my promise to bring you a contest each and every month until my release date of October 26th, 2013!! So here I am again with another great giveaway! This month I'm giving away a copy of Graveyard School - The Skeleton on the Skateboard by Tom B. Stone.*                                                        Who's the new hot dog on Skateboard Hill?  He's the only thrasher who can take Dead Man's Curve alive. Skate and Vickie are determined to meet him--he may be their only chance to beat obnoxious Eddie Hoover in the upcoming skateboard contest. But if the phantom boarder gives the secret of his awesome moves, will Skate and Vickie have to take the ultimate wipeout in return? Remember, you DO have to enter this month's drawing in order to be eligible for October's grand prize of a 7inch KINDL

I'm coming up on my twenty year high school reunion. Yeah, now you have free reign to tease me about my age. I don't mind.  Because these twenty years have given me time for reflection.  It's funny what I've learned over the last two decades. First, back in high school you've got your group of friends. You know who the popular kids are, the jocks, the princesses, the preps, the art kids (today they're emo), the burn outs, etc. You know your place and you stay within your circle because stepping outside of that circle is taboo.  It's like a cast society. Yet no matter what clique you are in, you know all the kids in your class, including the rejects. Second, back in those high school days you think that everything that happens is so vital, life altering. And maybe some things were big life altering decisions. But most everything in high school is a big joke, only we don't know it at the time. We think the world will end if we don't get invited to

Teri is a fellow Jolly Fish Press author and her book, Blood Moon releases June 22nd!  Teri does a wonderful little segment on KSL in Utah about books. Even though I don't live in Utah I enjoy watching her fun segments, usually about her top book picks.  Today Teri is sharing her favorite Witch books.  Welcome, Teri!  A hand slowly reaches out a crack in the window to feel the light sprinkles of rain. The hand, cemented with dirt, sweat, and blood, trembles like a withered leaf clinging to a dead branch. Although filthy, the hand emits a history of grace and elegance long lost to the evils of torture and imprisonment . . . From what Willa recalls, seeing this pitiful hand, and, eventually, the person connected to it, was the catalyst to the discovery of her true self. Willa is a witch, and it turns out her boyfriend, Simon, is a witch, too. Soon after Willa first sees the reaching hand, Simon and her embark on a rescue mission, only to find themselves catapulted into

I'm over at From The Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors today where I've had the honor of getting to know author Laura Golden. She's there with a guest post about the importance of historical fiction.  If you're lucky, you might just win a signed copy of her newly released book, Every Day After!  But you have to hop on over to the files in order to enter!

I'm super, uber excited to be part of the blog tour for Terron James!  His book, INSIGHT, released just a few days ago on June 1st and I'm thrilled to help spread the word!  I hope you'll stay and read through the blog post because there's a giveaway at the end! Rumors are surging through Appernysia that a Beholder has been born, the first wielder of True Sight in over a millennium.   Seventeen-year-old Lon Marcs discovers he has been blessed—or cursed—with this gift. He cannot control the power of True Sight and feels it killing him with each passing day. He realizes that the only people who might possess the knowledge to save his life are the sworn enemies of his king. To obtain their help, Lon would have to journey into exile, leaving behind his village, family, and beloved Kaylen.   Although this is the hardest decision Lon has ever made, it is only the first of many that will test his strength and challenge his inte

I'm over at The Mixed-Up Files today with the very generous author, Frances Watts. She's giving away TWO books in The Song of the Winns series.  You'll definitely want to enter to win these cute stories which are reminiscent of The Secret of NIMH.  I might be dating myself with that comparison, but I'm okay with that :) So hop on over to MUF and see what it's all about!