I’m delighted to introduce Erin Dionne today on the abbreviated 3-question version of Authorial Intrusion.

The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet:Hamlet Kennedy just wants to be your average, happy, vanilla eighth grader. But with Shakespearean scholar parents who dress in Elizabethan regalia and generally go about in public as if it were the ( Read more... )

I’m delighted to introduce Shani Petroff today on the abbreviated version of Authorial Intrusion.

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY DRESS is the second book in Shani's fabulous BEDEVILED series ( Read more... )

I’m delighted to introduce my fellow debut author, Rhonda Stapleton, today on Authorial Intrusion.


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I’m delighted to introduce Jennifer R. Hubbard today on Authorial Intrusion.

Jenn was a Deb before she became a Tenner, so I’ve been waiting for her book for a looong time, and I’m so excited I finally get to read it. (I haven’t yet, but my copy is on order!)

Here’s the official synopsis of THE SECRET YEAR:Seventeen-year-old Colt has been ( Read more... )

I’m delighted to introduce Dia Reeves today on Authorial Intrusion for the first official interview of 2010!

Dia's debut novel BLEEDING VIOLET comes out today - congrats, Dia! I read an excerpt on her website, and I can't wait to get my hands on this book. It sounds dark and crazy and utterly original.

In an interview with blogger Sara at The ( Read more... )

It was my pleasure to host the Debs on Authorial Intrusion this year. I’ve collected their bits of pithy wisdom in one post for your convenience, and I can assure you that overall … they really do not want you to give up!

If you just can't get enough succinct counsel, you can go here for encouragement from 2008 and here for advice from 2007. ( Read more... )

I’m delighted to introduce my fellow debut author, Jon Skovron, today on Authorial Intrusion.

About STRUTS AND FRETS:More than anything, Sammy wants to play guitar in a famous indie rock band. The problem is that his front man is a jerk who can't sing, his bassist is a burn-out who can't remember the songs, and his drummer is just out to lunch. ( Read more... )

I’m delighted to introduce my fellow debut author, Kristina Springer, today on Authorial Intrusion.

About The Espressologist:


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I’m delighted to introduce my fellow debut author, Megan Crewe, today on Authorial Intrusion.

About Give Up the Ghost:Cass McKenna much prefers the company of ghosts over "breathers." Ghosts are uncomplicated and dependable, and they know the dirt on everybody... and Cass loves dirt. She's on a mission to expose the dirty secrets of the poseurs ( Read more... )

I’m delighted to introduce my fellow debut author, Pam Bachorz today on Authorial Intrusion.

About CANDOROscar Banks has everything under control. In a town where his father brainwashes everyone, he’s found a way to secretly fight the subliminal Messages. He’s got them all fooled: Oscar’s the top student and the best-behaved teen in town. Nobody ( Read more... )