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Serious Sas and Messy Magda

Serious Sas and Messy Magda

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that my first picture book is being released by UK-based publisher Books To Treasure this year. Most of you probably aren't even aware that I have a number of children’s publications to my name. Indeed, ...

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Bel Reviews: Hidden by Marianne Curley

Bel Reviews: Hidden by Marianne Curley

I've been in a reading funk. Yesterday I broke out and read something that made me smile. I think I'm back on the horse, so to speak, and I have Marianne Curley's book, Hidden, to ...

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Bel Reviews: Stephanie Burgis’s – “Kat the Incorrigible” Series

Bel Reviews: Stephanie Burgis's - Kat the Incorrigible Series

This middle grade trilogy is set in the early 1800's and is and is very much Jane Austen-esk with it's emphasis on etiquette, propriety and high society. Book one Kat, Incorrigible, brings us in on a ...

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Lisa Reviews: Katie McGarry’s – “Pushing the Limits”

Lisa Reviews: Katie McGarry's - Pushing the Limits

“So wrong for each other ... AND YET SO RIGHT. No one knows what happened the night Echo Emerson went from popular girl with jock boyfriend to gossiped-about outsider with "freaky" scars on her arms. Even ...

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Night Creatures Available in USA

Night Creatures Available in USA

Yes! Yes! Yes! Finally you can get the series in either paperback or e-book from Amazon.com You can buy Burn Bright in paperback or ebook on Amazon right here. You can buy Angel Arias in paperback or ebook ...

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By The Bel: Sarah Newton

By The Bel: Sarah Newton

Author, speaker, consultant and media expert, Sarah’s expertise is working with gifted and talented young people who have the capacity to become high achievers.  She has an ability to raise expectations and aspirations of all young ...

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Krista Reviews: A. G. Howard’s – “Splintered”

Krista Reviews: A. G. Howard's - Splintered

This stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of a mystical under-land, as well as a girl’s pangs of first love and independence. Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers—precisely the affliction that landed ...

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Burn Bright Thank-Yous

Burn Bright Thank-Yous

Today, I have some important thank-you's to make. Firstly to my wonderful agent who I love to bits, who has kept the faith with me through all kinds of ups and downs. I never feel like ...

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And so we’re back for 2013 feeling fresh and grateful for all the good things in life!

Welcome to our new Book Blogger series where we talk to some true book fiends about their sites and what they are up to. This is our way of saying thanks to all the readers who have supported us with reviews and interviews in the past, and also another way to celebrate our love of Young Adult books. Vive le Book Blogger!

Our first interview is with our very own Belinda Hamilton (Friday Ketchup) who has her own blog called Belinda’s Baubles.

Attention Jewellery Lovers!

Marianne’s newsletter editor extraordinaire also makes fabulous, innovative jewellery. She has a great range, including some special pieces crafted especially for Marianne that relate to her books and characters.  Here’s a piece she made for Marianne as a gift!

Check out Belinda’s Baubles.

 
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