I sat down to chat with (by which I mean, several frenetic emails were exchanged ^_~) with Lisa Mantchev, author of EYES LIKE STARS, which releases today. She was also kind enough to send me an ARC...house, your hobbies!) as you can, because it's all mad-dash-scramble-ayiiiiie later. Thanks Lisa! Enjoy your release day!!! For more information on this lovely book, go to http://lisamantchev.com

I had the pleasure of interviewing Leigh Brescia and getting a sneak peek at her novel ONE WISH, which debuts today. (So after you read this interview, you can snatch up your own... Wrenn realizes there are much more important things than being thin, popular, or even dating a hunk.   For the latest news on ONE WISH and Leigh, visit her blog and publisher .  

    So, I recently got to chat with YA author Cheryl Renee Herbsman, whose debut novel BREATHING comes out from Viking today. BREATHING is an unusual love story with a strong Southern...camp, and yes, of course, there is a love story in it! After all, that’s where I met my husband. You can learn more about Cheryl's writing at her website  and her  blog .

Hi all! I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the lovely Deva Fagan, whose MG Debut, Fortune's Folly hit shelves on April 14th! That's right, after reading this interview you can run out...best-seller list to dream about, so try to enjoy where you are, right now. Thanks so much, Deva! For more information and the fabulous Deva and FORTUNE'S FOLLY, check out Deva's website !

Debut novelist Carrie Ryan is the author of the much-anticipated THE FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH. I was honored – nay, *thrilled* – to interview her about her book, the process of writing, the oncoming...question is, how do I not feel about monkeys? You can follow Carrie Ryan and the up-to-date news about THE FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH by checking out her website at http://www.carrieryan.com

Check us out tomorrow, when THE FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH author Carrie Ryan answers THE question: "As one of the Deb2009 "Zombie Chicks", how do you recommend your average reader prepare for the inevitable...real about the happiness and heartache that inspires SHINE, COCONUT MOON , a debut that Kirkus called an "older, Sikh version of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." This is going to be good

Hello, all. Recently I got the opportunity to read Heather Duffy-Stone 's This Is What I Want to Tell You , which was excellent, and luckily Heather made time to answer some questions about her...whole life?” “Um, write a novel,” meekly. “Ok.  So can you just stop and breathe and enjoy all of this happening to you?” So I pass my brother’s advice on to the Tenners… thank you for having me!!!

Today it is my pleasure to introduce to you the wonderful and amazing Jenny Moss, author of WINNIE'S WAR -- a historical fiction YA novel in which twelve-year-old Winnie worries and frets and tries...project. Irene:  Thanks Jenny!  And best wishes to you from all the Tenners on this, your Debut Day! Order Winnie's War from Amazon . Shop Independent ! Visit Jenny at her blog and Facebook !

Today it is my pleasure to introduce to you the wonderful and amazing Jenny Moss, author of WINNIE’S WAR -- a historical fiction YA novel in which twelve-year-old Winnie worries and frets and tries...secret project. Thanks, Jenny! And best wishes to you from all the Tenners on this, your Debut Day! Order Winnie’s War from Amazon . Shop Independent ! Visit Jenny at her  blog and Facebook !