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I have been interviewed! Emilia and I talk about my favorite food, revisions, the inspiration behind CoS, and voodoo priestesses.

Recently I got the opportunity to interview Lisa Mantchev, whose AMAZING YA fantasy, EYES LIKE STARS, came out a few months ago. I'm kind of in love with this novel, and I'm eagerly awaiting the sequel, so it was so exciting to talk with Lisa.

KB: Describe your novel in twenty words or less.

LM: Beatrice Shakespeare Smith lives in a magical theater ( Read more... )

Recently I got the opportunity to talk with Cassandra Clare, the bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments trilogy (City of Bones, City of Ashes, and City of Glass.) Since I’m a big fan (*ZOMGthesebooksaresofreakingawesomeSQUEE!*) I was way excited to do this interview. Thanks so much for your time, Cassandra!

KB: What are your five favorite ( Read more... )

BREAK by Hannah Moskowitz
(posted with permission)

The first feeling is exhilaration.

My arms hit the ground. The sound is like a mallet against a crab.

Pure f-- exhilaration.

Beside me, my skateboard is a stranded turtle on its back. The wheels shriek with each spin.

And then--oh. Oh, the ( Read more... )