Middle-grade Fantasy Adventure: THE DRAGON AND THE GIRL Cover Reveal
Twelve-year-old Eliana knows the truth about dragons. After all, her best friend, Winston, is one! Fresh off an adventure where she saved...
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Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's!
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Welcome to my blog! My name is Kim and I write young adult paranormal, mysteries, and thrillers. This blog enables me to share the two things I love: Books and the craft of writing.
Ask the Girl is my debut novel. Murdered in 1925, Kate must seek the help of Lila and her sister to save her from her demon prison.
Book Review BLADESTAY by Jackie Johnson
Guest Post from Laury A. Egan the author of "The Psychologist's Shadow"
Book Review of THE CARDBOARD KINGDOM Snow and Sorcery
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Kim Bartosch
- Aug 2
- 4 min
Historical Thriller Set in the Cold War Era: I'LL TELL YOU NO LIES Book Review
I'll Tell You No Lies is a riveting YA novel of the Cold War era about a girl in post-World War II America who becomes entangled with an...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jul 25
- 1 min
A Beautiful Fantasy Adventure: SPRINKLE DRIFTER Book Blitz
Today's book blitz and teaser Tuesday is a middle-grade beautiful fantasy adventure, SPRINKLE DRIFTER by Elaine Medline. This book blitz...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jul 25
- 3 min
Post-Apocalyptic Monster Story: HEART EYES Book Review
A post-apocalyptic monster story teeming with horror, Lovecraftian-inspired monstrosities, romance, and one devil-may-care teenager named...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jul 21
- 1 min
Children's Book About New Siblings: KATERINA'S BIG SISTER SURPRISE Book Blitz
Today's Book Blitz is KATERINA'S BIG SISTER SURPRISE by Athanasia Adam. This fun book is perfect for a child who'll be expecting a new...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jul 21
- 3 min
Coming of Age Teen Book: I AM NOT ALONE Book Review
Award-winning author Francisco X. Stork revisits some of the themes and ideas that made Marcelo in the Real World such an unforgettable...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jul 20
- 2 min
Picture Book About Perseverance: LA MARIACHI Book Review
Today, I'm happy to bring you a new release and debut picture book, LA MARIACHI by Isabel Estrada and illustrated by Addy Rivera Sonda....
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Kim Bartosch
- Jul 18
- 2 min
Picture Book About Expressing Yourself: WHEN RUBIN PLAYS Book Review
A touching and beautiful story about community, finding your own voice, doing what you love the most, and expressing your passion with...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jul 18
- 3 min
Coming of Age Middle-Grade Book: HALF MOON SUMMER Book Review
Two seventh graders discover it takes more than grit and a good pair of shoes to run 13.1 miles. You’ve got to have a partner who refuses...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jul 13
- 5 min
Heartfelt Middle-grade Novel: 102 DAYS OF LYING ABOUT LAUREN Book Spotlight
After being abandoned by her mother in a most unusual place, a defiant heroine sticks to her plan for staying hidden—even though getting...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jul 12
- 1 min
New Self-Help Book: BECOMING FLAWESOME Book Spotlight
Reclaim your happiness as your gift to the world and take the first steps to living truthfully within your flawesomely beautiful...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jul 10
- 2 min
A Heartwarming Coming-of-Age Novel: REFLECTIONS OF THE BOULEVARD Book Review
Today, I'm happy to be a part of REFLECTIONS OF THE BOULEVARD by L.J. Ambrosio's virtual book tour courtesy of Goddess Fish Promotions....
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Kim Bartosch
- Jun 30
- 1 min
New Sci-Fi Space Opera: THE FALL OF MU Book Blitz
Today's blitz is a new sci-fi space opera THE FALL OF MU by R. Halderman sponsored by RABT Book Tours & PR. Find all the details below...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jun 29
- 1 min
Inspiring Children's Story: HOMELESS TO HOPKINS: The Children's Version Book Blitz
Today, I'm excited to be a part of HOMELESS TO HOPKIN: The Children's Version by Dr, Chris Smith's book blitz sponsored by RABT Book...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jun 29
- 3 min
A Giant Mech Murder Mystery: GIGA Book Review
Ever since their world-shattering war ended, the slumbering mecha called 'Giga' have been both gods and habitats for the surviving...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jun 26
- 3 min
Epic Fantasy Series: DEATH'S RECKONING Book Review
The power of the dead gods is held by mere mortals. When the Aspect of Death, thought to be the last neutral force in the world, joins...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jun 23
- 1 min
Children's Book about Happiness: HAPPY MAKES ME HAPPY Book Spotlight
Today, I'm excited to share HAPPY MAKES ME HAPPY By Mr. B's Books' book tour with RABT Book Tours & PR. Check out my post below to learn...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jun 23
- 2 min
"Why I Chose Southport?" by S. R. Fabrico author of the New Romantic Suspense CALL HER JANIE
Today, I'm happy to have a guest blog from S. R. Fabrico, author of CALL HER JANIE to share why she chose Southport, North Carolina for...
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Kim Bartosch
- Jun 22
- 1 min
Children's Book: SEASONS Book Spotlight
Today's book spotlight is SEASONS by Raven Howell, Illustrated by Ann Pilicer. This spotlight tour is courtesy of RABT Book Tours & PR....
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Kim Bartosch
- Jun 22
- 3 min
Young Adult Graphic Memoir: FAMILY STYLE Book Review
A moving young adult graphic memoir about a Vietnamese immigrant boy's search for belonging in America, perfect for fans of American Born...
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