Since its release, Golden Skies has received some great media attention, buzz from Zapata's Hispanic community, his university, and fans across the globe. Here are a few of the highlights: Nashville Noticias interview with Veronica Salcedo https://www.facebook.com/VeroSalcedoperiodista/videos/2111492322199546/ Latino News interview with Norma Guevara Philippe WHNT 19 News, article, Huntsville, AL WAFF 48 News, TV interview,… Continue reading Golden Skies Media Roundup
The official Book Launch of Platform Dwellers was held in New Orleans at Blue Cypress Books on Oak Street May 30th from 6 to 8 pm. Platform Dwellers sold out, thanks to a wonderful community of dancers, artists, musicians, and passersby who stopped in to explore the world of Platforms. Katarina read a brief excerpt, did not… Continue reading Platform Dwellers Launch Party
Mortal Kombat + Red Rising + Star Wars = Golden Skies We're thrilled to reveal the cover for Golden Skies by Juan Zapata! It's such a unique and fun book, so we wanted a cover that evoked more of the feeling of the story rather than an actual event in the book. With its intense… Continue reading Cover Reveal: Golden Skies
Utah and Idaho welcomed Leigh Statham as she kicked off the tour for her newest novel, Daughter 4254, by visiting numerous middle and high schools, the historic Provo library, and the Grand Teton Barnes and Noble. Here's a recap of her adventures: Leigh is a natural at working the crowds, and since she's so passionate… Continue reading Daughter 4254 Pre-launch Tour and Party
When you get a book pitched to you as Total Recall meets Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies, you squeal with delight then hold your breath and hope it lives up to the expectation. When you finish that same book in a day and can't wait to beg the author to enter into a relationship with you, you know you've struck… Continue reading Narcosis Room by Jennifer Bardsley
What’s in a name? Well, a lot, actually. The perfect names expand your imaginary universe and can help establish your characters and their world right from the get-go, which is a big ol’ bucket of help when writing a short story. Here are five things to think about when choosing names for your characters: Respect… Continue reading The Game of the Name by Darby Karchut
When we first read Abe Titterman and the Key to the Universe, we thought: “this is amazing. What do we do with it?” With a geriatric main character in a science-fiction world and a wild plot that was both hilarious and brilliant, it was hard to pass up, but we couldn’t picture a niche for… Continue reading Abe Titterman and the Key to the Universe by Patrick Scalisi
Preorder a print copy of Daughter 4254 by Leigh Statham to receive an exclusive book swag giveaway! Giveaway includes: pencil pouch, 2 buttons (design/character will vary), bookmark, coloring doodle notepad, music note pencil, stacking colored pencil, and bookplate sticker, signed by the author. Daughter 4254 available November 7, 2017! Preorder now from Amazon | Barnes &… Continue reading Daughter 4254 Preorder Offer
We're thrilled to announce that we've signed Juan Zapata in a three-book deal, starting with Golden Skies. It's a fast-paced, fantastic series that looks at evolving technology, religious extremism, and one man leaving all he knows to become the man he was meant to be. Juan worked with us over several months and several "revise… Continue reading Golden Skies by Juan Zapata
We're thrilled that Teen Author Boot Camp allowed us to reveal Leigh Statham's new cover for Daughter 4254, the first in a YA science fiction trilogy, at their teen writers conference. You can't beat the enthusiasm of that many teens! Watch the reveal here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcRnbe_dVx4&t=120s Or follow the links to learn more about Daughter 4254 and… Continue reading Daughter 4254 Cover Reveal!
