Author Archives: jessica_shea

Thoughtful Thursday

I finally saw THE AVENGERS last night! I’ve heard lots of swooning over Loki, but my favorite by far is Tony Stark. A smart superhero who banters? Yes, please. On a similar note, I love SHERLOCK so much. Big brains are sexy. … Continue reading

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Thrice Interview: THE ROCK OF IVANORE

Hi! Today we’re celebrating Laurisa White Reyes’s middle-grade fantasy, THE ROCK OF IVANORE, which released on Tuesday! The synopsis: The annual Great Quest is about to be announced in Quendel, a task that will determine the future of Marcus and the … Continue reading

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Thrice Interview: GILT

Hi! Today we’re celebrating the release of Katherine Longshore’s fabulous debut, GILT! The synopsis: When Kitty Tylney’s best friend, Catherine Howard, worms her way into King Henry VIII’s heart and brings Kitty to court, she’s thrust into a world filled with … Continue reading

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Winners + Craft Week

Hi! First of all, thank you so much to everyone who shared their awesome accomplishments and entered my Birthday Giveaway. I got my STAR CURSED edit letter last week, which required some teeth-gnashing and doubting of my own awesome, so … Continue reading

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Birthday Giveaway

A cover with my name on it. A real, book-shaped book. Making my dream into my full-time job. Seeing my book on shelves. A launch party. An 8-city tour with kindred spirits. A starred review. Emails and tweets from readers … Continue reading

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YAmazing Race with MGnificent Prizes

Hi! Welcome to my stop on the YAmazing Race with MGnificent prizes, a blog hop featuring over 50 debut authors, and prize packs that include ARCs, gift certificates, swag, and more! If you haven’t yet been to the Apocalypsies website, … Continue reading

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Thrice Interview: WELCOME, CALLER, THIS IS CHLOE

Hi! Today I’m celebrating the release of Shelley Coriell’s charming debut, WELCOME, CALLER, THIS IS CHLOE! Big-hearted Chloe Camden is the queen of her universe until her best friend shreds her reputation and her school counselor axes her junior independent … Continue reading

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May Reading List

I got this idea from April at Good Books and Good Wine (one of my favorite review blogs — she has such a feisty, funny voice) who got it from Michelle at Galleysmith. Basically, you make a list of the … Continue reading

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Thrice Interview: THE MAPMAKER AND THE GHOST

I’m a little late posting this, but I want to celebrate the release (last Tuesday) of Sarvenaz Tash’s middle-grade debut, THE MAPMAKER AND THE GHOST! The synopsis: Goldenrod Moram loves nothing better than a good quest. Intrepid, curious, and full … Continue reading

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Breathless Fall 2012

I feel like a proud big sister today. All this week, Penguin is unveiling the Fall 2012 Breathless Reads books on Facebook and Tumblr. And look what was announced today!   VENOM is special to me because I gave it … Continue reading

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