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    Author Interview: Kellan McDaniel

    16 December, 2024

    Spooky season might be over for another year, but that doesn’t mean the spooky reads stop coming! If you’re a vampire fan, then you’ll want to be on the lookout for Kellan McDaniel’s Till Death in March. But if you can’t wait that long, let us give you a little teaser with this interview!

    Remember, you can keep up with Kellan via instagram.

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    Author Interview: Elba Luz

    9 December, 2024

    Are you ready for the first interview of December? I hope so because we’re coming to you today with just that! Elba Luz’s debut novel releases next month (preorder links at the end of this post!) and so it’s about time to start getting excited — which is why we have this post for you. So, what are you waiting for?

    Don’t forget you can also keep up with Elba via instagram.

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    Artist Interview: Alexander Mountain

    26 October, 2024

    Alexander released his debut EP – titled A House, Not a Home – two days ago, and we thought that makes it a perfect timing for an interview! It’s also very atmospheric & full of longing which means that it’s an ideal soundtrack for those upcoming long autumn nights.

    So check out Alexander’s EP here, and of course you can follow him on instagram.

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    Author Interview: DJG Palmer

    13 October, 2024

    Today’s interview is for fans of super detailed, thoroughly researched historical fiction, where the past is brought to life on the page. That is, today’s post is with DJG Palmer, whose second book, In the Ranks of Death, is out next month (and preorderable). But don’t just take our word for it: let the author himself convince you!

    Don’t forget, you can also keep up via instagram.

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    Author Interview: Ciera Burch

    16 September, 2024

    Spooky season is starting early for all you fans of paranormal novels – Ciera Burch’s Camp Twisted Pine releases tomorrow, perfectly timed to kick off the autumn! And today, we have an interview with the author herself to whet your appetite! Don’t forget you can still preorder Camp Twisted Pine here, to get it straightaway tomorrow!

    And you can also keep up with Ciera via instagram.

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    Author Interview: Kemi Ashing-Giwa

    3 September, 2024

    Super exciting interview going up today, with Kemi Ashing-Giwa! Kemi’s debut novel came out last year (The Splinter in the Sky) and she has a novella coming out later this month (along with a preorder campaign for extra goodies!). In addition to our questions for Kemi, she had some for us too & we answered those at the end of the interview. Before we start, you can still preorder The World Is Not Yours here & don’t forget to enter the preorder campaign to receive a high resolution digital poster and three deleted scenes from the novella!

    And you can also keep up with Kemi via her newsletter & Bluesky.

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    Author Interview: Sam Ledel

    30 July, 2024

    Coming your way with another interview this evening, this time with sapphic fiction author Sam Ledel, whose most recent book, Adrift, came out just a couple of months ago and which you can get it here! But first, put your feet up, and get reading!

    And don’t forget, you can also keep up with Sam on instagram.

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    Author Interview: Lauren Melissa Ellzey

    22 July, 2024

    Under the sheer weight of LGBT releases for June and July, you might be forgiven for having missed out on Lauren Melissa Ellzey’s latest, StreamLine. But fear not! We are here to remind you about it, with our latest interview. You can find links to purchase StreamLine as well as all of Lauren Melissa’s other books here.

    And don’t forget, you can also keep up with Lauren on instagram.

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    Author Interview: Seema Yasmin

    9 July, 2024

    Today’s the book birthday of our latest interviewee, Seema Yasmin, whose book, Unbecoming, is now available to buy! If you’re interested in near-future speculative fiction, a sprinkle of dystopia even, then this is a book that’ll be right up your alley.

    And don’t forget, you can also keep up with Seema on instagram.

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    Author Interview: Caroline Palmer

    6 June, 2024

    And, last but not least on this little series of interviews, is Caroline Palmer, whose book Camp Prodigy, releases in just 5 days! Stop me if you’ve heard this one before but there’s still time to preorder.

    And don’t forget, you can also keep up with Caroline on instagram.

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    Author Interview: Anna Zoe Quirke

    3 June, 2024

    Happy Pride month! To celebrate, we are… taking the month off posting, except for these couple of interviews with authors who have their debuts releasing in June. First up is Anna Zoe Quirke, whose book, Something to be Proud Of, releases in just 2 days! As ever, still time to preorder.

    And don’t forget, you can also keep up with Anna on instagram.

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    Author Interview: Jennifer Dugan

    27 May, 2024

    First in a little flurry of interviews now, we’re featuring Jennifer Dugan on the blog, whose next adult romance releases tomorrow (you know the drill, still time to preorder, etc and so forth, links here!). Cowgirl romances for the win!

    And don’t forget, you can also keep up with Jennifer on instagram.

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    Author Interview: Marisa Kanter

    15 April, 2024

    Fans of books about bisexual disasters should, if they haven’t already, put Marisa Kanter’s book on their priority list. After all, what’s more disastrous than trying to make an ex jealous by faking a romance with someone else? But if you hadn’t already, fear not! That’s why we’re here, with an interview from the author perfectly designed to whet your appetite.

    Quickly though, before we start, remember you can also keep up with Marisa on instagram! And, of course, you can still preorder Finally Fitz in time for next week!

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    Author Interview: Christen Randall

    5 March, 2024

    It’s The No-Girlfriend Rule‘s book birthday (in the US) today, so what better way to celebrate than with an interview with the author! And if you’re in the UK, you’re doubly in luck because there’s barely two days left to wait for its release here! Wins all around, we think.

    Quickly, before we start with the interview, remember you can also keep up with Christen on twitter!

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    Author Interview: Lindz Amer

    19 February, 2024

    Another interview today to grace your screens/emails/however you read these posts. Lindz Amer’s new picture book, illustrated by Kip Alizadeh, Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They! releases next week, and to celebrate, we have an interview for you with Lindz themself! If you’re looking for the perfect picture book purchase, look no further than this one.

    Before we start with the interview, remember you can also keep up with Lindz on instagram!

    Related: Middle grade & picture book releases of 2024.
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