Guest Posts
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From Italy with Amore: A Q&A with Jessi and Alessio Pasini
Known for their funny and heartfelt reflections on life and food, the Pasinis share authentic Italian recipes crafted with love alongside insider tips, from choosing quality olive oil to making homemade pasta. Read on for an exclusive Q&A with Jessi and Alessio Pasini on writing From Italy with Amore.
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Protocols: A Guest Post by Andrew Huberman
With a glistening resume to speak to his knowledge of the human brain, Andrew Huberman has taken to the page to bring you all the important do's and don'ts for facing stress and whatever else life throws at you. Read on for exclusive early content from Andrew Huberman's Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body.
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Putting the Horror in Horrormance: A Guest Post from Clay McLeod Chapman
He escaped death and found love, but nothing is what it seems in this wickedly good romance filled with thrills, chills and a little heartbreak. Read on for an exclusive essay from Clay McLeod Chapman on The Devil Inside.
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Meet Me in the Garden: A Guest Post from Nina Lacour
Odette has always felt like she doesn’t quite fit into her tight-knit Creole community. Determined to forge her own path, she finds life has other plans in this sweeping family saga of love, friendship and desire. Read on for an exclusive essay from Nina Lacour on Meet Me in the Garden.
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A Fatal Crossing: A Guest Post from Tom Hindle
Set sail on the Endeavor! A luxurious cruise becomes a crime scene as the death of an elderly passenger leads to an unexpected mystery. Can Timothy Birch find the killer before they dock? Read on for an exclusive essay from Tom Hindle on writing A Fatal Crossing.
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Rage, Hope, and Gingham: A Guest Post by T.C. Kemper
After returning home from camp, Joni notices that her family and friends are acting strange after the arrival of the fancy Gingham family, and she soon discovers something sinister hiding behind their toothy grins and neat outfits. Read on for an exclusive essay from T.C. Kemper on writing The Ginghams.
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Going Places: A Guest Post by Kassia St. Clair
The gripping true story of the real racers who set off on an 8,000-mile journey across Asia and Europe, which helped pave the way for technological advancements at the turn of the century. Read on for an exclusive essay from Kassia St. Clair on writing The Race to the Future.
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Sunlight Finds You: A Guest Post by Laura Moriarty
The Florida sun shines on complicated love in Laura Moriarty’s layered and reflective novel about a high school choice that shapes a woman’s future and relationships. Read on for an exclusive essay from Laura Moriarty on writing Sunlight Finds You.
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A Fate Worse Than Drowning: A Guest Post by Sarah L. Hawthorn
When you make a deal with the devil, what do you sacrifice? After striking a deal with the devil to save her sister, Elle takes up a job as the lighthouse keeper and steers unsuspecting sailors towards their untimely deaths. Read on for an exclusive essay from Sarah L. Hawthorn on writing A Fate Worse Than Drowning.
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Bitten: A Guest Post by Jordan Stephanie Gray
Enter a world ruled by powerful werewolves, where Vanessa reluctantly lives among the monstrous beasts who took her family. As terror and war rage on, Vanessa learns who is really on her side, and who is just out for blood. Read on for an exclusive essay from Jordan Stephanie Gray on writing Bitten.
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The Mortons: A Guest Post by Justine Larbalestier Scott Westerfeld
Meet the Mortons. Killing is in their blood. In this sharp and sinister story, the modern-day dynasty sends their children to Helshire College, where they learn about power, loyalty and murderous ambition. Read on for an exclusive essay from Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier on writing The Mortons.
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Secret Wonders of the World: A Guest Post by Anita Isalska
Explore the world in a new way...if you're up for it. Ancient caves, ghost towns and islands where cats outnumber humans: these are just a few of the marvels that are explored in this guide to quirky, unexpected places around the globe. Read on for an exclusive essay from Anita Isalska on Lonely Planet's Secret Wonders of the World.
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Catch the Devil: A Guest Post by Pamela Colloff
Both chilling and enlightening, this true story follows a con man who helped convict innocent men for his own gain, while exposing prosecutors willing to win at any cost. Read on for an exclusive essay from author Pamela Colloff on writing Catch the Devil.
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A Real Animal: A Guest Post by Emeline Atwood
Emeline Atwood's debut novel follows a young woman caught between her youth and adulthood, who starts an unexpected chapter in a new city and navigates uncertainty, loneliness and identity. Read on for an exclusive essay from Emeline on writing A Real Animal.
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Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep: A Guest Post by Paul Tremblay
This genre-bending new story from Paul Tremblay is a hilarious and horrific blend of sci-fi and horror. A young woman is tasked with assisting a man whose mind has been taken over by AI as he unexpectedly finds himself in a strange, trippy reality. Read on for an exclusive essay from Paul on writing Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep.
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