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June 30, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Because You Just Can’t Have Too Much R.L. Stine: An Exclusive Stinetinglers Excerpt

Today I've the very great pleasure to premiere for you an excerpt from the upcoming R.L. Stine short story collection STINETINGLERS. Look for it soon!

June 2, 2022 by Betsy Bird

EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT! Taking a Deep Dive Into Dan Gemeinhart’s THE MIDNIGHT CHILDREN

If the name "Dan Gemeinhart" is ringing some bells for you, there might be a good reason for that. Perhaps you remember a little number by the name of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise? Today we reveal the first six pages of his latest novel THE MIDNIGHT CHILDREN. Check it out!

May 9, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Excerpt and Cover Reveal: The Storyteller by Brandon Hobson

Normally, I don't like to do a cover reveal too far in advance of its publication date. But while today's title won't see shelves until April 18, 2023, I think you'll agree with me that it's something special. Something, I dare say, you'll be glad you knew about in advance.

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