Author Interview with Ingrid Sundberg
Today I’m delighted to be interviewing YA contemporary author, Ingrid Sundberg.
Ingrid Sundberg holds an MFA in writing for children from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and an MFA in screenwriting from Chapman University. She grew up in Maine, but now lives in sunny California
Writing Messy First Drafts
I’m nearly halfway through my second first draft of Divided (I’ll explain why it’s the second one in a minute) and I’ve come to an important conclusion. First drafts, for me, need to be messy.
So, Divided is book three in my Untamed Series, and… Continue reading...
Author Interview with Sheenah Freitas
Today I’m interviewing YA fantasy author, Sheenah Freitas! Sheenah shares with us the inspiration behind her debut novel, her writing process, and tips on successful world building.
Hi Sheenah! Please introduce yourself! Tell us a little about you and your books. What do you write?
Introducing the YA Scavenger Hunt Fall 2016
It’s coming! The fall 2016 edition of the YA Scavenger Hunt begins October 4th and runs until October 9th!
Not sure what the YA Scavenger Hunt is? Don’t worry! It’s a huge Easter-style trail hunt (that happens twice a year) for book lovers! Participating authors are divided into teams and readers have to search… Continue reading...
Guest Post: My Writing Journey by Hannah Reimers
Hi everyone! I’m SO honored to be here! I am the author of The Pretend Friend Association series. The PFA might be one of the weirdest series ever written, because it tells the completely true story of an imaginary world. Let me back up a decade… Continue reading...
My First Book Signing
From the Diary….
At 10.30am on Saturday 24th September, armed with plenty of books, handouts, and materials (pictured below) I made my way through the blustery gales to Okehampton Library, ready for my first ever book signing… (The box of books and materials was a lot heavier than I’d realised, and I felt pretty victorious… Continue reading...
Author Interview with Megan Crewe
Today, I’m delighted to welcome YA author Megan Crewe to my blog. I’m halfway through her latest release, A MORTAL SONG, and it is brilliant (seriously, go and buy a copy now). So, let’s find out a little more about Megan.
Hi Megan! Please introduce
Author Interview with Katherine Bogle
I’ve met some truly wonderful authors recently, and I’m delighted to be interviewing author Katherine Bogle today!
Hi Katherine! Please introduce yourself! Tell us a little about you and your books. What do you write?
I’m a maritimer (by birth), indie author (by trade)… Continue reading...
Introducing Hannah Reimers and her Pretend Friend Association Books
Today, I’m delighted to welcome Hannah Reimers to my blog. Hannah is the author of the Pretend Friend Association series, a group of stories combining the author’s real-life experience of kidney disease with her imaginative stories revolving around the characters in the Pretend Friend Association. Next week, as part of an awareness week, Hannah will be guest blogging… Continue reading...
Author Interview with Christopher D. Morgan
Today, I’m happy to welcome fantasy writer Christopher Morgan to my blog.
1. Hi Christopher! Please introduce yourself! Tell us a little about you and your books. What do you write?
Well, I’m an IT Manager by day and author by night, not to mention all the other hats I wear, which keep… Continue reading...
Grab book one in my dystopian series for $0.99/£0.99!
Hey, everyone!
Just a quick note to say that the kindle edition of Untamed is still on sale! (Yes, my publisher extended its 0.99 sale so it now ends on the 20th September!)
About Untamed
As one of the last Untamed humans left in the
New YA books for $0.99!
Hey, friends!
I just wanted to point you in the direction of R. A. Marshall’s Guardians of the Portal Trilogy today as her boxset of this trilogy is currently available on Amazon for $0.99–a steal!
Jon, Layla, and Kristin are three almost-ordinary teens
Cover Reveal: BEFORE TOMORROW by Pintip Dunn
I’m so delighted to be taking part in the cover reveal for Pintip Dunn’s new release, BEFORE TOMORROW. I’m a *massive* fan of FORGET TOMORROW and have book two in the trilogy, REMEMBER YESTERDAY on pre-order.
Scroll down for the beautiful cover for BEFORE TOMORROW!
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Author Interview With Kelly St. Clare!
Today, I’m very excited to welcome Kelly St. Clare to my blog!
Hi Kelly! Please introduce yourself! Tell us a little about you and your books. What do you write?
Hi! Thanks for having me! I’m a YA fantasy/science fiction Author. The Tainted Accords… Continue reading...
FRAGMENTED out now!
Woooo! It’s release day for my second novel, Fragmented–book two in the Untamed Series!
I am so unbelievably excited. Fragmented is one of my favourite ever books that I’ve written and I can’t wait for you all to discover what happens next to Seven and Corin.
Buy
An Interview with…Spy Thriller Author T. A. Maclagan
I’m so excited to welcome T. A. Maclagan to the blog today! I’m a massive fan of her Alexandra Gastone duology and can’t wait to find out more about her.
Hi T. A!
Tell us a bit about you and your books
Grab three books for less than $5!
Hey, friends!
I was talking with two other ladies in one of my writing groups and we realised we’ve each got a book with a huge discount sale running at the moment…which means you can get three YA novels for less than $5. Amazing, right?
Writing Sequels and Developing Worldbuilding – Guest Post
Hi everyone!
Just a quick post to let you know that my latest guest post is now live. Author Lyn Miller-Lachmann asked me to write an article all about developing the worldbuilding in a sequel, and, in writing this, I drew a lot on my experience with writing Fragmented, book two in my… Continue reading...
Untamed on sale for $0.99/£0.99!
Hey, friends!
Last night I heard from my publisher that my dystopian novel Untamed is now on sale for $0.99/£0.99 to celebrate the release of book two next week!
This sale is only for a limited time, so please go and grab… Continue reading...
About Fragmented 
An Interview With… Dystopian Author Joanne Macgregor!
Today, I’m delighted to welcome dystopian author, Joanne Macgregor to my blog! Author of the Recoil Trilogy, Joanne definitely knows a thing or two about writing successful dystopian trilogies, and she shares her advice for aspiring writers.
1. Hi Joanne! Please
Guest Post: “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina.” – G. D. Leon
G. D. Leon’s debut novel–a poignant story of loss and hope–released a few days ago and I’m delighted to welcome G. D. to my blog in honour of THE FRIGORICO’s launch. G. D.’s written a great guest post for us, giving us personal insight into his novel, and we’ve even got an excerpt… Continue reading...
10 Published NaNoWriMo Novels
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is an event that happens every November, encouraging writers to write a 50,000 word draft during the month–from scratch. I first came across NaNoWriMo, and its summer ‘camp’ events in 2012, and it fast became one of my favourite ways to get a first draft down.
My upcoming book… Continue reading...
Win a Prize Pack!
There are only 24 days until Fragmented releases, which means you’ve only got 24 days left to enter my pre-order campaign!
Everyone who sends me proof of their preorder of Fragmented will receive a free signed bookcard (either of Untamed or Fragmented–your choice!) and one person will win this prize pack!
24 Days Until FRAGMENTED is Out!!
Wow, I can’t believe there are only 24 days to go until FRAGMENTED (Untamed #2) hits shelves.
Let’s look at the lovely cover….
I am so excited!
At this point with UNTAMED’s launch (that was my first book) I was so nervous… Continue reading...
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How Do You Find a Publisher? [Your Writing Questions Answered]
So, welcome to the latest post within my new writing series, “Your Writing Questions Answered.” If you haven’t already seen my announcement about this series–or would like to submit your own question–then please hop over here. To see all the answered questions so far, head over here.
This week’s second question is from JA:
My
How Do I Transform an Idea into a Full-Length Novel? [Your Writing Questions Answered]
So, welcome to the latest post within my new writing series, “Your Writing Questions Answered.” If you haven’t already seen my announcement about this series–or would like to submit your own question–then please hop over here.
So, this question is from Teresa:
I’m great at writing short stories, but freeze up at the idea of
One month to go until FRAGMENTED is here! Plus, win a paperback!
Friends, I can’t believe that my second novel, Fragmented, is only a month away. This book is so close to my heart and I’m super nervous (already!) about its release… I really hope you all like it.
Fragmented starts off where Untamed (book one) left us… Continue reading...
Writing Realistic Characters/How Can I Make My Characters Seem More Real? [Your Writing Questions Answered]
So, welcome to the latest post within my new writing series, “Your Writing Questions Answered.” If you haven’t already seen my announcement about this series–or would like to submit your own question–then please hop over here.
So, this week’s question is from Dani:
My characters don’t feel real when I write them. To me, they seem
Swag for FRAGMENTED has arrived!
So, my second book releases NEXT MONTH. And that’s pretty crazy.
Yesterday, a big box of goodies arrived on my doorstep and made the whole thing seem so much more real.
Yes, I have swag for Fragmented! (Notebooks, postcards, and mugs!)
It’s… Continue reading...
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How To Craft A Believable Dystopian World [Your Writing Questions Answered]
So, welcome to the latest post within my new writing series, “Your Writing Questions Answered.” If you haven’t already seen my announcement about this series–or would like to submit your own question–then please hop over here. To see all the answered questions so far, head over here.
This week’s second question is from Amy:
What’s
Cover Reveal for VELVET CLAW by L.J. Hamlin
Hey, friends!
I’m so excited to help share the cover for L.J. Hamlin’s latest novel, VELVET CLAW. L.J. and I share a publisher (Torquere Press) and although she writes adult LGBT romance and I write YA dystopians we’ve become good friends.
So without further ado, let’s take a look at the cover!… Continue reading... | 1 Comment
New Review for UNTAMED!
So, with my second novel releasing in 39 days, it’s easy to forget about my first… but, a new review came in a few days ago from Read Commendations, and they said some pretty awesome things about my dystopian novel, UNTAMED!
Here’s a short preview:
“If you need a kick-butt story with amazing characters
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How Long Should a Chapter Be? [Your Writing Questions Answered]
So, welcome to the very first post within my new writing series, “Your Writing Questions Answered.” If you haven’t already seen my announcement about this series–or would like to submit your own question–then please hop over here.
So, the first question we’ll be answering is from Laura:
So, about how long would you say a
Save 25% on these recommended books (including LGBT novels for teens)!
Hey, friends!
Great news! My publisher is having a sale and until the 14th August 2016, you can save 25% on your entire shopping cart with them! Just use the discount code ‘BTS16’.
I also believe this code can be used alongside the discount code ‘preorder15’ which saves you 15% on all pre-orders, so… Continue reading...
FRAGMENTED teasers…
Hey, everyone!
So, with my next book (FRAGMENTED, book two in the Untamed Series) releasing in 40 days, I wanted to point you in the direction of my most recent guest post.
Author Annabelle Jay asked me to write a post for her new blog… Continue reading...
My Cat Invited His Cat-Friends to Tea… and then the Big Cats Arrived
So, it’s been quite a while since I’ve blogged here about something that isn’t writing related, but I just couldn’t not blog about what happened an hour ago. I mean, I tried tweeting about it, but Twitter’s 140-character limit didn’t exactly work in my favour.
If you follow me on Twitter (@MadelineDyerUK), a few… Continue reading...
What Have I Been Working On? Writing Update – July 2016
So, I realised it’s been quite a while since I’ve done a general writing update for you on my blog. But that’s because I’ve been kind of busy…
My second novel, Fragmented, is due to hit shelves in 45 days (eeeeeeeek!), and it’s just gone up for pre-order via my publisher’s websites, Prizm
Get Your Writing Questions Answered!
Hey, friends!
So, for next couple of months, I’m going to be running a blog series where myself and other professional writers will answer your writing questions! This series will be called ‘Your Writing Questions Answered’.
The aim is to answer a question every week–but for this, we need your questions!
So, what… Continue reading... | 13 Comments
Pre-order FRAGMENTED today! And Get Signed Goodies!
Hey, friends!
Good news! My second novel, FRAGMENTED (book two in the Untamed Series) is now available to pre-order through my publisher, Prizm Books (US only) or Torquere Press (international)!
And I’m running a special offer where everyone who sends me proof of their pre-order will receive a signed bookcard and an entry
Cover Reveal Plus Promo Image for FRAGMENTED
So, I thought I’d share this post here too. This is the blog template that was used as part of the cover reveal for FRAGMENTED on Wednesday July 13. Of course, on that day, I had my own personalised post up here too, but this one contains a little extra info–and a promo… Continue reading...
Cover Reveal for FRAGMENTED (Untamed, #2) by Madeline Dyer
I am soooo unbelievably excited to share with you the gorgeous cover for my next book! Fragmented is the second instalment in my Untamed Series, and this book continues Seven and Corin’s journey as the War of Humanity progresses. Author E. Mitchell calls Fragmented “an amazing, dark, twisting YA book,” and I think that perfectly sums up book two… Continue reading...
I Graduated from University!
So, I’ve been a little quiet recently, but that’s because yesterday, I graduated from the University of Exeter with a BA degree with honours in English.
I started at Exeter University in September 2013, and that seems like such a long time ago… Continue reading...
Cover Reveal for REMEMBER YESTERDAY (Forget Tomorrow, #2) by Pintip Dunn
I’m so excited to share the cover reveal for Remember Yesterday by Pintip Dunn with you today! You can check out the gorgeous cover below! This cover reveal is brought to you by YaReads Blog Tours and YA Interrobang!
60 days until FRAGMENTED releases!
Exciting news, friends! There are only 60 days to go until my next book is out in the world!!
That’s right: 60 days!
So, in two months, you’ll be able to read FRAGMENTED yourselves! I am so excited for this book to be out there. I love it so much–possibly more than UNTAMED… Continue reading...
Sign-ups for the Fragmented cover reveal are now open!
Hey, everyone!
Great news! The cover for FRAGMENTED (Untamed, #2) will shortly be revealed and we’re looking for bloggers to help spread the word and reveal the cover with us!
This reveal will most likely take place within the next week–sorry for the late notice–but anyone who’s participating will be sent the cover… Continue reading...
How UNTAMED began plus my very first notes!
So, if you’ve read any of the interviews I’ve done, then you’ll know that the idea behind my debut novel, UNTAMED, began after I watched this music video:
To be specific, it’s the scene about halfway through where there’s what looks like a pig’s heart being sold at a market. This scene made… Continue reading...
BOUND TO BLACKWOOD by Sharon Lipman #indieprideday blog tour
Bound to Blackwood
by Sharon Lipman
July 1st 2016 marks #IndiePrideDay, a day when the Indie Authors of the world unite to to offer a real alternative for readers and lovers of books by offering special discounts on their books. There is a huge… Continue reading...
Release Day for Pintip Dunn’s THE DARKEST LIE!
I’m so excited to be part of the Release Blitz for Pintip Dunn’s THE DARKEST LIE! This book has been on my TBR list for absolutely ages and I’m so pleased that it’s finally available.
Find Signed UNTAMED Postcards at ALA
ALA (American Library Association) book fest is currently happening in Orlando, Florida, and I’m so happy to say that there are over 100 hand-signed UNTAMED postcards at this book fest for readers to grab!
Look how pretty they look!
