Author Archives: sarazaske

Versatile Blogger Award

Posted on May 4, 2012 by sarazaske

I’ve won something! And it’s green! (which just happens to be my favorite color. ) I have been trying to limber up my blogging brain, so I can feel worthy of accepting this award. I’ve been a wee-bit focused on the recent … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Finds: Somewhere Over the Freakin’ Rainbow

Posted on April 26, 2012 by sarazaske

by L.L. Muir Never spy on the neighbors, even if they’re a cultish tribe of people who hold secret late-night rituals in the cornfields behind your house, and you have a tree house with a perfect view. Sounds pretty tempting, … Continue reading →

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The First is out! Download it for free today! [note: the promo ended 4/23]

Posted on April 21, 2012 by sarazaske

It’s Earth Day Weekend, and the YA eco-thriller, The First, is free for you to download on Amazon from April 21-23! Get your copy and tell your friends!  The First. They called dibs.  More about the book …Featured Indie Author Spotlight on Aside from … Continue reading →

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THE FIRST will debut for free on Earth Day, April 22!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by sarazaske

Celebrate Earth Day with a free “green” e-book:  A young adult urban fantasy/eco-thriller (yes it needs its own special mashed up genre), The First follows fifteen-year-old Cassie Craig as she discovers that the strangest girl in her class is more than … Continue reading →

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Why the Indie E-book Revolution is Good for Readers

Posted on April 10, 2012 by sarazaske

Self-publishing isn’t just for that weird guy with a garage full of unsold manifestos anymore. Amazon and Smashwords have opened up the floodgates for anyone who wants to publish e-books—for free. Established authors as well as a lot of newbies … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Recommends: WAKE

Posted on March 30, 2012 by sarazaske

by Lisa McMann For ages: 14 and up Talk about nightmares. Seventeen-year-old Janie is pulled into other people’s dreams. Sounds cool, except the dreams are usually the powerful, anxiety-ridden kind, and they make Janie blackout where ever she happens to … Continue reading →

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Are the Hunger Games Anti-War?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by sarazaske

If you haven’t read all the Hunger Games books yet, go read them now! Seriously, they’re terrific. It should only take a few days to read them because once you start, you won’t be able to stop. Finish all three … Continue reading →

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Three Free E-books and Three Ways to Find More…

Posted on March 19, 2012 by sarazaske

Here are three intriguing e-books that as of this posting are free! I have not read them, but they passed my first page test: good openings/no terrible typos. But don’t take it from me, try them yourself! Click on the … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Recommends: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Posted on March 14, 2012 by sarazaske

by Ransom Riggs Jacob never believes his grandfather’s tales of murderous, multi-tongued monsters, until he sees one. Doubting his own sanity, Jacob traces his grandfather’s past back to a Welsh island and searches out the home for peculiar children where … Continue reading →

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Top Ten YA Dystopian Novels

Posted on March 12, 2012 by sarazaske

Did I mention I loved lists? The Librarian Who doesn’t say Shhh! has a good one: Top Ten YA Dystopian Novels.

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