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Pre-Order Campaign Prizes for A ROOM AWAY FROM THE WOLVES

Posted on September 3, 2018 by nova

I have a special incentive for you if you decide to pre-order my new book, A Room Away from the Wolves! A pre-order giveaway is open through September 3 for some gorgeous goodies… and two grand prizes!

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THE WALLS AROUND US Around the World

Posted on September 3, 2018September 3, 2018 by nova

Things are still happening for The Walls Around Us, including foreign sales that are giving the book more chances to connect with readers worldwide! So far, the book has sold in nine territories, with hopefully more to come!

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Short Story in a YA Anthology of Jewish Authors

Posted on September 3, 2018September 3, 2018 by nova

I have a short story in an upcoming YA anthology of Jewish authors edited by Katherine Locke and Laura Silverman. It’s a Whole Spiel features a fantastic roster of contributors and is forthcoming from Knopf in Fall 2019.

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SCBWI LA Summer Conference Faculty

Posted on March 21, 2017 by nova

Registration for the big annual summer SCBWI conference in Los Angeles is live… and I’m on faculty this year! I’m giving two talks and I’m also teaching two Monday writing intensives!

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TOIL & TROUBLE: A Witchy Anthology Coming in 2018

Posted on March 21, 2017 by nova

I’ve always wanted to write a story about witches… and now I get to do so for an upcoming YA anthology edited by Tess Sharpe and Jessica Spotswood: Toil & Trouble, a feminist collection of witchy stories is coming in 2018 from Harlequin Teen.

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The 2017 Djerassi YA Novel Workshop-Retreat

Posted on March 21, 2017March 21, 2017 by nova

This post is for the writers out there… Considering applying for my 2017 YA novel workshop-retreat at the Djerassi Resident Artists Program in Woodside, California? It will be held June 18–24, and the deadline is fast approaching on April 5!

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HERE WE ARE Anthology Out in the World!

Posted on March 21, 2017 by nova

I’m so thrilled to be a contributor to Kelly Jensen’s YA anthology Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World. There are 44 diverse voices in this anthology, which features a scrapbook-style treasure full of essays, interviews, and art that all speak in some way to feminism and what that means for teens today.

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New England SCBWI Conference Faculty

Posted on March 21, 2017 by nova

This spring, I’ll be at the annual regional New England SCBWI conference—held this year in Springfield, Massachusetts—where I’ll be giving a talk on taking risks and teaching first pages workshops. The theme of this year’s conference is “Expand & Diversify Your Portfolio.”

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Cybils Award in YA Speculative Fiction!

Posted on February 14, 2016 by nova

The Cybils Awards—the Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary Awards—were announced on Valentine’s Day… and The Walls Around Us won for YA Speculative Fiction!

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2016 Edgar Award Nomination!

Posted on February 14, 2016February 14, 2016 by nova

The Mystery Writers of America announced the nominees for the 2016 Edgar Award, and The Walls Around Us was nominated for an award for Best Young Adult!

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2016 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults

Posted on February 14, 2016 by nova

YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association of the ALA, announced its list of 2016 Best Fiction for Young Adults, and The Walls Around Us was one of the titles!

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A Book Riot Best of 2015 Pick

Posted on December 12, 2015 by nova

One of my favorite book-related sites on the whole of the internet is Book Riot, so I was extra delighted to find The Walls Around Us on their Best of 2015 list!

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