May 2026 – Worst-Case Collin
Before Worst-Case Collin, I had only read one novel in verse. It was an incredibly well-respected, award-winning book. And I kind of just thought it was okay. So, when the…
Author Interview: Rae Knightly
Rae Knightly Is Quietly Dusting Off New Ben Archer Plots.... The first Ben Archer book -- Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall -- was published in 2018. Now in its…
Apr. 2026 – The Alien Skill Series (Books 1-3)
Did you know that April is indie author month? I definitely didn’t just discover that, like, two weeks ago. In honor of all of those hardworking indies, this month’s pick…
Mar. 2026 – The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest
I'm always waiting for that moment where a book just clicks. Where I stop evaluating and just get lost in it. Where “I can appreciate this” morphs into “Please don't…
Feb. 2026 – Amari and the Night Brothers
Just under the wire, here comes my recommendation for February: Amari and the Night Brothers. Now, not all middle-grade fantasy lands with adults. A certain amount is just whimsical, kid-centric…
Jan. 2026 – Daughter of the Deep
Happy New Year, everyone! I really want to make this year focus more on indie kidlit, and I still have that as a goal. Unfortunately, that means I have to…