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Blog postI don’t usually do these year in review posts, but this year I’m going to, and it’s because it’s been, well A YEAR. I suspect this is a year I’m going to want to look back and have some kind of record of, because living through history, while thoroughly miserable at the time, is something… Continue reading 2020–The year in which everything was harder than I thought it would be.2 weeks ago Read more
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Blog postI’ve been slow to update this site, but I wanted to make sure you all knew that my new YA urban fantasy series with Megan Walker is now available. Sinking City is now available, and we’re hard at work on the sequels, Drowning City and Rising City, which will come out later this year.
Sinking City is the story of Zan, son of the head of a magical mafia in Venice. And check out our cover quote from Brandon Sanderson!
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Blog postI posted back in 2018 about my experience with Myke Cole at an agency dinner at the World Fantasy Convention back in 2009. Here’s a link to that, for those just catching up.
As I’ve watched events unfold over the last few days, I’ve been thinking about what, if anything, I want to add to what I’ve already said. The conclusion I’ve come to is that in 2018 I was speaking from a place of personal pain, working on personal healing. I stand by what I said in that post, in7 months ago Read more -
Blog postI get asked a lot if I’m working on anything new. You guys, I am working on all the books, but they’re all at in between stages, so it’ll be a little while before I can share them with you. Here’s the rundown:
Epic Fantasy!
For the last three years, I’ve been working on an adult epic fantasy series with my friends Megan Grey and Lauren Janes. You guys, I am so excited about these books. We have three books done, and three more in late stages. Thes3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI’m pleased to announce that my vampire novel, Long Dark Night, is now available in audio on iTunes, Amazon, and Audible.com! Plus, if you’re not yet an audible member, you can get it for free if it’s the first book you download after setting up a membership.
The narrator, Katherine Billings, did a fantastic job. (You may remember her as the narrator for Everything’s Fine, also available now. I love this story, and I’m happy to be able to share it now with3 years ago Read more -
Blog post[If you lack context on this post, you might check out Anna Ursu’s article on Medium about sexual harassment in publishing, and then the SLJ article (and, more importantly, the comments) on the same subject. Also Myke Cole’s response to having been named in those comments, and his apology. If you only read one, read the apology.]
I want to share a story in light of the recent sexual harassment accusations in publishing. I—like many women—have been a victim of harassment, a3 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis year for Valentine’s day, what if you could dive into a reading experience guaranteed to be like nothing you’ve ever read before? That’s a promise I can make about Strange Magic: A Choose Your Own Romance.
You guys, this book is strange, wonderful, hilarious, and most of all, totally unique. And it was written…er…edited by my friend James Goldberg, who is brilliant in just about every way.
I highly recommend you check it out.
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Blog postYou guys! After a LONG wait, the third book in my trilogy, A BILLION ECHOES, is now available on all e-book platforms, and in print on Amazon, and other outlets.
This means the series has gone wide! You can also get the other A THOUSAND FACES books wherever you like to buy e-books. See links on the sidebar to your right.
In addition to that, A THOUSAND FACES is now FREE on all platforms. So if you haven’t tried the series yet, you can do so risk-free. (3 years ago Read more -
Blog postCheck out the gorgeous cover (design by Melody Fender) for the third and final book in the A Thousand Faces series. The book is finished and will publish near the end of the month! So excited to share this with you. Cover copy below!
It’s said that no one escapes from the Carmines, but Jory is determined to find a way to take down the monsters who killed her father and destroyed her life. With her friend Damon and her boyfriend Kalif by her side, Jory’3 years ago Read more -
Blog post[this is part of an ongoing series about how I get work done with kids]
I posted on Facebook yesterday about being sad about not having time to do the catch up reading for Oathbringer. Well-meaning responses suggested that I listen to the audio books, that I just read it anyway, that I read it slowly over time. I have wonderful friends. They were trying to be encouraging. But instead I felt discouraged. I knew I couldn’t do those things, but I couldn’t re3 years ago Read more
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Enter a Venice filled with bright magic, dark secrets, and a romance for the ages.
On the streets of Venice, magic burns and wars wage, while powerful illusions and mind-bending magic keep the world of The Skilled hidden from ordinary people—or typics. The powerful Mardova Family rules Venice with an iron fist, keeping their powers secret and their eyes on their enemies.
Zan Mardova would rather use his magical Skills to do tricks on his motorcycle or fly over buildings than involve himself in Family politics, but when he discovers a rival Family has brainwashed a beautiful typic girl named Ellie, he begins to unravel a web of dangerous secrets with Ellie at the center. Zan’s loyalty has always been to the Mardovas and the fate of Venice, but as Zan’s feelings for Ellie grow, he can no longer ignore his suspicions about members of his own Family.
Zan fears there’s a traitor among the Mardovas—and it might be him.
"Sinking City is an imaginative, fast-paced paranormal romance. Do yourself a favor and move this one to the top of your list." -Brandon Sanderson, Author of Skyward
"A secret history that both unique and compellingly vivid. Part romance, part thriller, part coming-of-age story, Sinking City is a book you won't want to miss." --Nancy Fulda, author of Dead Men Don't Cry
"Spellbinding, suspenseful . . . Sinking City is the paranormal romance you've been waiting for." --Chris Husberg, author of the Chaos Queen Quintet
"The perfect blend of romance, intrigue, and wonder. Sinking City is proof that you can, in fact, have it all in a book." --Gregory D. Little, author of the Unwilling Souls series
In this standalone sequel to THE EXTRA, Anna-Marie has never wanted to find love—but love's about to find her.
Anna-Marie Halsey loves her job as a regular on the soap opera Southern Heat almost as much as she loves living the LA lifestyle: clubbing and partying and casually dating gorgeous men—most recently powerhouse agent Josh Rios. When Anna-Marie starts feeling more-than-casual about Josh—her signature cue to break things off—she finds a much-needed excuse to get away: a family reunion in small-town Wyoming.
In Wyoming, Anna-Marie remembers why she's spent years avoiding her crazy family and claustrophobic hometown—and her ex-boyfriend, up-and-coming rock musician Shane Beckstrom, provides the perfect distraction. But when a Boy Scout troop films them nude in a hot spring, Anna-Marie finds Wyoming even more nerve-wracking than her paralyzing fear of commitment. To make matters worse, Josh Rios appears, and it’s clear that commitment is exactly what he's hoping for. Anna-Marie isn’t sure what she wants, but being trapped in Everett, Wyoming, with Josh, Shane, and her crazy family when her impromptu sex-tape hits the internet sure isn’t it.
THE GIRLFRIEND STAGE is a full-length, standalone romantic comedy. It features PG-13 rated sexual content, no cliff-hanger, and a swoon-worthy Happily Ever After.
"Delightful, spunky, and deliciously well-written" –Bestselling Author Jen Greyson
"Packed with outrageous drama, family turmoil, and the tease of a love triangle, THE EXTRA sweeps the reader into the tumultuous life of a soap opera set." –Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush
"Walker and Patterson are the duo to beat when it comes to romantic comedy." -Rae's Reading Lounge
Visit us at extraseriesbooks.com to join our readers’ group and receive a free Extra Series book!
"Packed with outrageous drama, family turmoil, and the tease of a love triangle, THE EXTRA sweeps the reader into the tumultuous life of a soap opera set." –Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush
Gabby Mays wishes she had her future figured out, like her gorgeous roommate Anna-Marie, who has just landed a role on the hit soap opera Passion Medical. Gabby would give anything to find a career she's half as passionate about as Anna-Marie is about acting—and a love life that isn't comprised of nights with a party-sized bag of Doritos and her Netflix account.
When Gabby becomes a recurring extra on Passion Medical, she finds a job she's surprisingly great at. Even better, her old crush and ex-boss—the sexy, sweet Will Bowen—is writing the scripts, allowing Gabby lots of quality flirting time at the craft services table.
But between feuding divas, fake Emmys, and Gabby's growing concern that Will might not see her as anything more than a friend, her life on set is quickly becoming a drama worthy of the soaps.
The Extra is a full-length, standalone romantic comedy with PG-13 rated content , no cliffhanger, and a swoon-worthy happily-ever-after.
"Delightful, spunky, and deliciously well-written" –Bestselling Author Jen Greyson
"Walker and Patterson are the duo to beat when it comes to romantic comedy." -Rae's Reading Lounge
Visit us at extraseriesbooks.com to join our readers’ group and receive a free Extra Series book!
Kira is sure that the answers to her questions must be written in Haylee’s journal, but she’s not the only one searching for it. The more Kira learns about Haylee’s past, the more certain she is that other people grieving for Haylee are keeping secrets—especially Bradley, and Haylee’s attractive older cousin Nick. Kira is desperate to get to Haylee’s journal before anyone else finds it—to discover the truth about what happened to Haylee—
And to hide the things that Haylee wrote down about her.
From the author of Chasing the Skip comes Everything's Fine, a new contemporary YA novel about secrets and loss, and the winner of the 2007 Utah Arts Council award for Best Young Adult Novel.
In the world of high-stakes espionage, it pays to be able to change your face. And that’s just what sixteen-year-old Jory and her family of shape-shifting spies can do—alter their faces and bodies to look like anyone. Jory is in training to be a full member of the family business—when she can convince her parents to let her help with their elaborate cons.
But when Jory’s parents go missing on the job, Jory is thrown into a world of secrets, lies, and stolen identities that will put all her training to the test. Jory’s always wanted to be a member of the team—
But saving her family may be the most difficult job of all.
Other Praise for A THOUSAND FACES:
"A Thousand Faces is a well-plotted race of a story with fantastic world building. A paranormal Mission Impossible for teens, Jory's world and story are so meticulously parsed together they make you want to look twice at every face you see on the street."
-- Aprilynne Pike, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Wings series
"A Thousand Faces is one of those rare books that can include heartbreaking and swoon-worthy romance and equally skillful action and suspense. It's a terrific novel."
-Robison Wells, author of the Blackout series
"A THOUSAND FACES is the YA thriller I've been waiting for: a fantastic, troubled heroine, struggling with an incredible power she only barely controls, trapped in a web of supernatural espionage where she can't trust anyone. The pace is quick, the intrigue is devious, and the magic is absolutely fascinating. A brilliant combination of romance, science fiction, and the supernatural."
-Dan Wells, author of the Partials Series
Read the sequel to the book Brandon Sanderson calls "an imaginative, fast-paced urban fantasy."
In the wake of the battle that tore his Family apart, Zan Mardova wants nothing more than to put a stop to the centuries of hatred and war, but replacing his father as Il Capo is more difficult than Zan imagined. Old friends have become new enemies, and foreign Skilled are setting their sights on Venice, hoping to take advantage of the unrest and claim the city for themselves.
Zan needs Ellie by his side more than ever, but Venice is the one place he can’t keep her safe. Zan is desperate to end the legacy of violence and bloodshed once and for all—
But in becoming the person he needs to be to hold his Family together, will he lose everyone that he loves?
Read the conclusion to the book Brandon Sanderson called "Hands down one of my favorite novels of the year."
It’s said that no one escapes from the Carmines, but Jory is determined to find a way to take down the monsters who killed her father and destroyed her life. With her friend Damon and her boyfriend Kalif by her side, Jory’s painstaking plot unfolds piece by piece beneath the Carmines’ever watchful cameras and tracking devices.
This task stretches Jory’s skills to the limit, and every aspect of her life begins to buckle under the strain. Jory thinks she’s found the key to taking down the Carmines and escaping from their influence once and for all—
But following through may cost Jory everything she has left.
Other Praise for the A THOUSAND FACES series:
"A Thousand Faces is a well-plotted race of a story with fantastic world building. A paranormal Mission Impossible for teens, Jory's world and story are so meticulously parsed together they make you want to look twice at every face you see on the street."
-- Aprilynne Pike, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Wings series
"A Thousand Faces is one of those rare books that can include heartbreaking and swoon-worthy romance and equally skillful action and suspense. It's a terrific novel."
-Robison Wells, author of the Blackout series
"A THOUSAND FACES is the YA thriller I've been waiting for: a fantastic, troubled heroine, struggling with an incredible power she only barely controls, trapped in a web of supernatural espionage where she can't trust anyone. The pace is quick, the intrigue is devious, and the magic is absolutely fascinating. A brilliant combination of romance, science fiction, and the supernatural."
-Dan Wells, author of the Partials Series
Read the followup to the book Brandon Sanderson called "Hands down one of my favorite novels of the year."
Sixteen-year-old Jory escaped from the shifters who killed her father, but her life is far from returning to normal--even by the standards of a shape-shifting spy. Jory’s mother is covering her pain with prescription drugs, leaving Jory alone to hide them both from the murderous shifters who are still hot on their tail.
When Jory’s mom lands herself in the hospital, Jory thinks things can’t get any worse. Then she receives an offer from her boyfriend’s mother, Aida--help her track down the man who betrayed them all, and Aida will make sure Jory’s mother stays hidden and safe. There’s just one catch: the man they’re hunting is responsible for her father’s death--and Jory knows Aida means to protect him.
It’s an offer Jory can’t afford to refuse. As she circles closer to her mark, Jory knows she’s playing a game of cat and mouse, but she can’t be sure if she’s the predator or the prey. Before she risks the lives of more people she loves, Jory must decide which of the many dangerous people in her life she’s going to trust.
And who she is going to betray.
Other Praise for the A THOUSAND FACES series:
"A Thousand Faces is a well-plotted race of a story with fantastic world building. A paranormal Mission Impossible for teens, Jory's world and story are so meticulously parsed together they make you want to look twice at every face you see on the street."
-- Aprilynne Pike, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Wings series
"A Thousand Faces is one of those rare books that can include heartbreaking and swoon-worthy romance and equally skillful action and suspense. It's a terrific novel."
-Robison Wells, author of the Blackout series
"A THOUSAND FACES is the YA thriller I've been waiting for: a fantastic, troubled heroine, struggling with an incredible power she only barely controls, trapped in a web of supernatural espionage where she can't trust anyone. The pace is quick, the intrigue is devious, and the magic is absolutely fascinating. A brilliant combination of romance, science fiction, and the supernatural."
-Dan Wells, author of the Partials Series
When Felix Mays starts teaching cello to a young child actor, he thinks he’s taking on an easy side job while Jenna recovers from having their new baby. What he gets instead is Axel Dane—a spoiled, ten-year-old prima donna who won’t lift a finger without a massive dressing room and a steady supply of organic quinoa. When Felix calls in Hollywood agent Josh Rios to help him wrangle Axel, he hopes he’ll be able to get a handle on his increasingly hectic life.
But just as Josh and Felix form an improbable friendship, things go from hectic to out of control.
Despite how excited she was to be mom to a newborn again, Jenna’s struggling emotionally and Felix is at a loss to help her. Meanwhile, Josh and Anna-Marie are dealing with infertility treatments and have marital issues of their own—and that’s before a baby rattlesnake gets loose in their house.
Felix and Josh may be unlikely friends, but as they navigate new babies, entitled child stars, missing rattlesnakes, and mental breakdowns, they have one thing in common:
They’re going to do whatever it takes to save their marriages and earn their ultimate happily ever after.
You are the Story is a full-length direct sequel to The Girlfriend Stage and Everything We Are. We recommend you read those two first, as You are the Story continues the stories of Felix and Jenna, as well as Anna-Marie and Josh. You are the Story contains R-rated sexual content, swearing, and references to partying and drug use. It has no cliffhanger, no breakups, and a happily ever after for both couples.
"Packed with outrageous drama, family turmoil, and the tease of a love triangle, THE EXTRA sweeps the reader into the tumultuous life of a soap opera set." –Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush
"Walker and Patterson are the duo to beat when it comes to romantic comedy." -Rae's Reading Lounge
"[THE EXTRA is] delightful, spunky, and deliciously well-written" –Bestselling Author Jen Greyson
Visit us at extraseriesbooks.com to join our readers’ group and receive a free Extra Series book!
In her debut YA science fiction series, Janci Patterson presents a thriller that #1 NYT bestseller James Dashner calls "a fantastic book" and #1 NYT bestseller Brandon Sanderson calls "hands down one of my favorite novels of the year."
In the world of high-stakes espionage, it pays to be able to change your face. And that’s just what sixteen-year-old Jory and her family of shape-shifting spies can do—alter their faces and bodies to look like anyone. Jory is in training to be a full member of the family business—when she can convince her parents to let her help with their elaborate cons.
But when Jory’s parents go missing on the job, Jory is thrown into a world of secrets, lies, and stolen identities that will put all her training to the test. Jory’s always wanted to be a member of the team—
But saving her family wasn't supposed to be part of the job.
Other Praise for A THOUSAND FACES:
"A Thousand Faces is a well-plotted race of a story with fantastic world building. A paranormal Mission Impossible for teens, Jory's world and story are so meticulously parsed together they make you want to look twice at every face you see on the street."-- Aprilynne Pike, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Wings series
"A Thousand Faces is one of those rare books that can include heartbreaking and swoon-worthy romance and equally skillful action and suspense. It's a terrific novel."-Robison Wells, author of the Blackout series
"A THOUSAND FACES is the YA thriller I've been waiting for: a fantastic, troubled heroine, struggling with an incredible power she only barely controls, trapped in a web of supernatural espionage where she can't trust anyone. The pace is quick, the intrigue is devious, and the magic is absolutely fascinating. A brilliant combination of romance, science fiction, and the supernatural."-Dan Wells, author of the Partials Series
“Oh my god, please tell me that was not your plan.”
After being pushed off the stage at the VMAs last year, Alec Andreas’s life hasn’t gotten much better. Music fans everywhere hate him for his poor treatment of ex-girlfriend and former bandmate, Jenna Rollins.
Afraid of falling into obscurity, Alec reluctantly takes a spot on the new reality show Starving with the Stars, where failing celebrities are stranded on a desert island to compete in challenges and outlast one another—and hopefully revive their flagging careers. Alec is certain that only one thing will make him likeable in the public eye; he needs to cuddle up to one of the cute girls on the island and remind all of America what a great boyfriend he can be.
When he meets Jillian Fall—an aspiring Broadway actress who’s become a cabaret-singing internet meme—he finds much more than the arm candy he was hoping for. And what can be the harm in reviving his career and getting the girl?
Alec’s falling deeper than he thought possible, but as the contestants vie for the coveted final spots in their island adventure, his schemes are brought to light. Alec’s lost everything, but losing her hurts the worst.
With the cameras always watching, can Alec convince Jillian he cares about her more than changing his image as pop music’s most notorious liar?
Starving with the Stars is a full-length, standalone romantic comedy with no cliffhanger, no cheating, and a swoon-worthy happily ever after. This book features R-rated sexual content and swearing.
"Packed with outrageous drama, family turmoil, and the tease of a love triangle, THE EXTRA sweeps the reader into the tumultuous life of a soap opera set." –Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush
"[THE EXTRA is] delightful, spunky, and deliciously well-written" –Bestselling Author Jen Greyson
"Walker and Patterson are the duo to beat when it comes to romantic comedy." -Rae's Reading Lounge
Visit us at extraseriesbooks.com to join our readers’ group and receive a free Extra Series book!
For fifteen-year-old Ricki, there’s only one thing to know about her bounty-hunter dad: he’s never been there for her. But when her mother leaves, Dad suddenly appears and pulls her along on the road, hunting for criminals who’ve skipped bail.
Ricki is sure she wants nothing to do with her father. She’s much more interested in Ian Burnham, the seventeen-year-old skip Dad’s chasing. Ian is confident and powerful and into her, everything that Ricki’s family isn’t. But Dad seems to think he can tell her what to do after all these years —and he says stay away from Ian.
On the road with only the skip and her dead-beat dad, will Ricki ever figure out who she can trust?
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