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How to Request a Title for your Library

I am excited to announce that Tales of Tessagonia: Books 1-6 is now available for libraries! My county library system has ordered copies, and your public library can order them as well! If you’re not sure how to request a title, here’s some information you might need.

Second Update on A to Z

Another four months have passed, so let's check in on my progress! At my last update, I had only finished four books out of the twenty-six. I feel much more on track now. Recap to Date Books finished since previous update: 11, putting challenge total at...

A to Z Picture Book Challenge Complete

I have completed the Picture Book portion of my A to Z reading challenge! These I did make an effort to read in order, as I had plenty of access to books at the library where I work. I also read more than the 26 needed, for that same reason. So this covers the first...

Book Review: Thorn

Title: ThornAuthor: Intisar KhananiGenre: FantasySeries: Dauntless PathFairy-tale Inspiration:The Goose GirlAge group: Young AdultAuthor website: http://booksbyintisar.com/ Thoughts Thorn ​is a retelling of Grimm's The Goose...

My Progress in A to Z Reading

Recap to Date Books read: 4 titles for the main challenge (letters A, F, P, and Q)Quarter to Midnight by Darcy CoatesParabo by Keely BibeauAlong the Saltwise Sea by Deborah Baker (aka Seanan McGuire)Final Girls by Mira Grant (aka Seanan McGuire) Picture books read: 15...

A Year in Review

Two years ago, Elizabeth and I started Briarbook Lane together. To celebrate, we are having a contest! Check out the details on our new Briarbook Lane News blog.Here is a look back at what I have accomplished this last year. Publishing I started Briarbook Lane Press...