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 I'm so happy to announce that I've sold my YA Cyberpunk, AWAKENING in a three book deal to Liz Pelletier of Entangled Publishing. *Throws confetti and spins as it cascades over me.*
The announcement in PM will follow, but I couldn't wait to share my happy news! I kinda feel like a little kid right now and if you could see my face, it probably looks something like this: 


(except a lot older, lol). I've met Liz in person a couple of times and not only is she awesomesauce, but I think s...

Sixteen-year-old Rayna sees angels, and has the medication and weekly therapy sessions to prove it. Now, in remission, Rayna starts fresh at a new school, lands a new job, and desperately tries for normalcy. She ignores signs that she may be slipping into the world she has tried so hard to climb out of. But these days, it’s more than just hallucinations that keep Rayna up at night. Students are dying, and she may be the only one who can stop it. Can she keep her job, her sanity, and her frien...

Goodreads blurb:
Jodi Marshall isn't sure how she went from normal teenager to walking disaster. One minute she’s in her junior year of high school, spending time with her amazing boyfriend and her best friend. The next she’s being stalked by some guy no one seems to know.

After the stranger, Alex, reveals himself, Jodi learns he’s not a normal teenager and neither is she. With a kiss that kills and a touch that brings the dead back to life, Jodi discovers she’s part of a branch of ne...

Check out the pretty cover for DEAR CASSIE. This is the story from a different character's POV from Lisa's first book, PRETTY AMY. I love this cover! I love how the words are in the background like it's a diary, and I love the way the couple are lying there just looking at each other. So cool and pretty, right? Read below to see the awesome excerpt that made me sigh cause it's written so beautifully. Bring on DEAR CASSIE!!     DEAR CASSIE official B...

Get Your Holiday Bells Ringing! Huge Holiday Young Adult Giveaway and #SPECTRAL Spectacular

Young adult books rock. They just do. Period. And with the holidays swooping in making me feel all warm and happy, I think of egg nog, family, and cuddling up by the fire with an awesome book. So, I’ve decided to share in the holiday spirit and put on my Santa hat. Of course, there is a little shameless self-promotion, but hey, it is a win-win right? Many of you have maybe read my YA Paranormal SPECTRA...

  About the Author:   USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout Lives in West Virginia. All the rumors you heard about her state aren’t true.
Well, mostly. When she's not hard at work writing, she spends her time, reading, working out, watching zombie movies, and pretending to write.
She is the author of the Covenant Series (Spencer Hill Press), the Lux Series (Entangled Teen), Don't Look Back (Disney/Hyperion) and a yet untitled novel (Disney/Hyperion).
Jennifer al...

So what are those pictures up there where it looks like everyone is having a blast, you ask? They are pics from a previous RT Book lovers convention! Never heard of it? Well, I'm here to tell you that it is beyond awesome! RT is a huge annual book-lovers convention. There are tons of cool conferences with awesome panelists for writers, and workshops too. Readers can meet their favorite authors and go to book signings. You can buy your fav books AND get them signed by the author. Not to mentio...

And the winners of this baby are: Krystal Willingham and Giselle San Miguel!! Super congratulations to the winners of this baby. I'll be emailing you shortly. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest. Have an awesome week, everyone! 

It's been mad, crazy hectic for me lately. As usual. My middle grade Fantasy novel, Gabriel Stone and the Divinity of Valta comes out January 1st, *Woot* and every day the date draws closer, my heart beats a little faster. It's so amazing to see this story come to life and hit the pages. Lots of things planned in the works for that--giveaways, book signings, etc. Hey, if you want, you can check it out on Goodreads.
I'm also working on the sequel to that story, titled, Gabriel Stone and the Wra...

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I'm so excited to be a part of this cover reveal for the amazingly talented Trisha Wolfe. First of all, this has got to be one of the most awesome covers I've ever seen. Check out the model's poses, the costumes...and what's with that mysterious sky? This cover just screams for you to read the book. Love. This.I'm also blessed to be the author's critique partner, and I can tell you that this story will take you by surprise. It is so well crafted, with an incredibly unique concept and kick-ass...