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,…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
Waiting on Wednesday: MY NAME IS MILENA ROKVA by T.A. Maclagan
I'm delighted to be taking part in the Waiting on Wednesday post today to celebrate the upcoming release of T.A. Maclagan's new book, MY NAME IS MILENA ROKVA, which is…[...]
Madeline Dyer’s 100 Pieces of Advice for Writers (or How To Write a Book)
As I love lists and I love reading articles about writing, I thought I'd compile my own list of 100 pieces of writing advice. So, here are my top pieces…[...]
Release Day Blitz for RANDOM ACTS OF UNKINDNESS by Jacqueline Ward
Today, I'm so excited to be taking part in the release day blitz for Jacqueline Ward's latest crime novel, RANDOM ACTS OF UNKINDNESS. So, to start with, here's a little…[...]
Review: PEOPLE OF THE WOLF by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O’Neal Gear
People of the Wolf by W. Michael Gear My rating: 3 of 5 stars About People of the Wolf (summary from goodreads) In the dawn of history, a valiant people…[...]
Review: THE LIE by C.L. Taylor
The Lie by C.L. Taylor My rating: 5 of 5 stars About The Lie (summary from Goodreads) I know your name's not really Jane Hughes... Jane Hughes has a loving…[...]
Review: THE GROWNUP by Gillian Flynn
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn My rating: 3 of 5 stars About The Grownup (summary from goodreads) A canny young woman is struggling to survive by perpetrating various levels of…[...]
Review: THE MISSING by C.L. Taylor
The Missing by C.L. Taylor My rating: 5 of 5 stars About The Missing (description from goodreads) You love your family. They make you feel safe. You trust them. Or…[...]
Review: MY NAME IS MILENA ROKVA by T.A. Maclagan
My Name is Milena Rokva by T.A. Maclagan My rating: 5 of 5 stars About My Name is Milena Rokva (summary from goodreads) After seven years living as Alexandra Gastone,…[...]
Review: DANGEROUS LIES by Becca Fitzpatrick
Dangerous Lies by Becca Fitzpatrick My rating: 4 of 5 stars About Dangerous Lies: (description from Goodreads) Another thrilling read from the queen of YA smoulder, Becca Fitzpatrick. If you…[...]
I’ve been a published author for FIVE YEARS!
[caption id="attachment_2446" align="alignright" width="228"] Me (and Bluebell)![/caption] So, I'm sure you all know what I'm like with dates. I mean, I can remember them fine--I just often don't realise what…[...]
UNTAMED by Madeline Dyer is on sale… 20% off until end of May!
[This post has been edited in January 2018 to provide up-to-date links and pricing info--so the saving is actually greater than 20%] Hey there! So, this is just a quick…[...]
Feature Post for BEHIND THE BADGE by J.D. Cunegan
Today I'm delighted to have a feature post about J.D. Cunegan's third Jill Anderson novel on the blog! Plus, J.D Cunegan has very kindly provided us with a sample from this book,…[...]
May 2016 Newsletter
To receive the next newsletter straight to your inbox, sign up using the form on the right! This newsletter was sent to subscribers on 17 May 2016. All newsletters are…[...]
Order Signed Copies!
Signed copies of my books are available world-wide. Each book can be personalised to the recipient. Just make sure to contact me with the name of the recipient after you've…[...]
Author Interview with L.J. Hamlin
Today I'm delighted to have an interview with L.J. Hamlin to post on the blog. And this interview comes just before L.J's next release: BLOOD VISIONS! So, without further adieu, let's…[...]
1 Year Anniversary Bash for UNTAMED by Madeline Dyer & YA Book Chat
Hey, everyone! So, we're two weeks away from Untamed's first birthday--I still can't believe that this book will have been out in the world for a whole year--so I'd like…[...]
FAIREST by K. S. Trenten
So, I'm hugely excited to write a post all about K. S. Trenten's latest book, Fairest, an f/f fairytale retelling! K. S. and I share the same publisher (Prizm Books),…[...]
I’ve Joined MyWriteClub!
So, just a quick post to let you know that I've joined MyWriteClub! As I'm sure you'll know, I'm a big fan of anything that keeps track of my daily…[...]
April 2016 Newsletter
Note: All the newsletters are emailed straight to my subscribers, then get posted up here a week or so later--if you'd like to be the first to hear about my…[...]
How Art Inspires My Writing – Plus Win a Lawrence Dyer Print!
So, I'm sure you all know that I'm a very visual person. Despite being a writer, art is a huge part of my creative processes--both creating it and viewing it.…[...]
Guest Post: How To Botch Up Your Editing Process by Anna Tan
To celebrate the recent release of Coexist by Anna Tan, I'm delighted to welcome Anna to my blog for a guest post. Plus, during the month of April, Anna's offering her readers…[...]
YA Scavenger Hunt – Spring 2016
Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt! I'm so excited to be participating in this year's spring YA Scavenger Hunt! In case we haven't met before, I'm Madeline Dyer, author Untamed, a…[...]
THE DARKEST LIE by Pintip Dunn – Excerpt
I'm so thrilled to take part in the Excerpt Blitz for Pintip Dunn's upcoming YA thriller, THE DARKEST LIE! Check out the book below, along with the teaser excerpt, and…[...]
YA Scavenger Hunt Spring 2016
I'm so excited to announce that this Spring, I'll be taking part in the YA Scavenger Hunt.... ... and I'll be on Team Red! Just look at how many awesome…[...]
February 2016 Newsletter
Note: this newsletter was sent out two weeks ago. To receive the next newsletter on time, please sign up here. Hello! So, I guess the obvious thing to start this…[...]
Calling all YA Authors, Readers, and Bloggers – #YAchat 16
Get your calendars and diaries ready, folks! On May 10th, 2016 at 3pm EST Tanya Contois (@tanyacontois) will be running a twitter chat especially for YA writers, readers, and bloggers…[...]
FRAGMENTED to release September 2016!
So, exciting news! I'm so happy to officially announce that last month I signed a new contract with Prizm Books/Torquere Press for Fragmented, book two in the Untamed Series... and…[...]
January 2016 Newsletter
Recently, I've decided to post previous newsletters up on here, in case they contain important details you might've missed. This is January 2016's newsletter. The one for February 2016 should…[...]
Save 30% on UNTAMED for Valentine’s Day!
Exciting news, folks! I've just heard from my awesome publisher that they're running a Valentine's day sale--and my debut novel, Untamed, is included! To get 30% off Untamed--and partake in…[...]
Author Interview with Jean Davis
Today, I'm delighted to share with you an interview with dystopian writer, Jean Davis! Hi Jean! Tell us about yourself. I live in West Michigan with my musical husband, two…[...]
Author Interview with JL Douglas
Today I'm hugely excited to have an interview with LUNASIDE author, JL Douglas. JL Douglas is a former summer camp counselor, and current author of YA. She mostly ran Theatre…[...]
Author Interview With Maddie Paige
Today, I'm delighted to have an interview with writing duo Maddie Paige to share with you! I recently read their NA release, A Shot Of Reckless, and absolutely loved…[...]
December 2015 Newsletter
**this is not the most recent newsletter; every time I send out a new newsletter, I post the previous one here** -- Hey all! So, there's been rather a long…[...]
Announcing My New Book Deal!
I'm delighted to be able to officially announce that I've signed a new book deal with Prizm Books! My second novel, FRAGMENTED, (sequel to UNTAMED), should hit shelves later this…[...]
Author Interview with Shira Glassman
Today, I'm delighted to announce that we have an interview with author Shira Glassman. Shira Glassman is a bisexual Jewish violinist passionately inspired by German and French opera and Agatha Christie…[...]
Review: FORGET TOMORROW by Pintip Dunn
Forget Tomorrow by Pintip Dunn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Imagine a world where your destiny has already been decided...by your future self. It's Callie's seventeenth birthday and, like…[...]
Save 25% on all Torquere and Prizm Titles!
One of the reasons I love buying books in December is because of all the fantastic offers and sales going on. And I just heard from my publisher that until…[...]
Get 25% off any Amazon Paperback
Just a quick post, because I only just found out about this offer. With the coupon code 25OFFBOOK, you can save 25% on any paperback ordered from Amazon.com This offer…[...]
Ten Reasons Why You Should Buy Untamed by Madeline Dyer This Holiday
So, with the holiday just around the corner, I thought I'd write a post about why you should buy my debut novel (if you haven't already). For those who haven't heard…[...]
Ten Dystopians You Need to Read
Okay, so it's nearly Christmas. And whenever it's nearly Christmas, I always start making lists. Lists of things to do, things to bake, things to make. And--of course--things to read.…[...]
2015 Debut Authors’ Bash and Giveaway
So excited to annouce that my guest post on dystopian fiction is now live on the Birds That Love Words blog, as part of the 2015 debut authors' bash. In…[...]
Where Can I Get a Paperback of UNTAMED?
So, with the holiday season fast approaching--or rather, with it being here already--a lot of people have been asking me where they can get a paperback copy of my debut…[...]
The Latest News From Madeline Dyer: Newsletter #2
Please note: this is an old newsletter, but I've decided to post it here, in case it contains any information you might be looking for. To make sure you receive the…[...]
Meet the pets who are reading UNTAMED!
So, the other day, I walked into my room to find my cat, Sparkie, gazing thoughtfully into the distance, having just finished reading my debut novel. After posting his photo…[...]
I’ve been a little quiet… because I wrote 56k words in two weeks.
If you've been following me on social media, or my blog, recently then you may have noticed that I haven't been as active as I normally am. Well, okay, November is…[...]
Review: SOUNDLESS by Richelle Mead
Soundless by Richelle Mead My rating: 5 of 5 stars About SOUNDLESS: From Richelle Mead, the #1 internationally bestselling author of Vampire Academy and Bloodlines, comes a breathtaking new fantasy…[...]