Moving on to day 17 and another awesome guy story, this one by J. A. (Jon) Yang.
Anthology story: Perfect Firsts
First line:
You’d think it gets easier each time, but you know what that song says: breaking up is hard to do.
The premise of this story is incredible. And the ending … aw, *sniff*.
2009 Debut: Exclusively Chloe
Catch up with Jon: visit his blog. And when you do, make sure to read his post on The Game of Publishing.
On day 16 we’re featuring Jackson Pearce, multi-published YA author and video blogger extraordinaire.
Anthology story: Turn Here
First line:
This crown is way too heavy.
And this story? Incredible. Even though the main character doesn’t have a love interest, and the story features Jimmy Carter’s head, this is one of the most romantic stories ever. It’s a must read.
2009 Debut: As You Wish
Most recent: Sweetly
Oh, more cover love: beautiful and creepy.
Be sure to visit Jackson and listen to her video blog posts.
So, most Mondays? Meh. But today we have Lara Zielin to start off your week.
Anthology story: Selling Mr. Peanut
First line:
I knew this wouldn’t be a regular job the minute I spotted all the ancient wooden dildos under the glass case.
And you know from this first sentence that this is not going to be an ordinary story. And that first sentence leads into one of the sweetest stories ever. No. Really. It does.
2009 Debut: Donut Days
Most recent: The Implosion of Aggie Winchester
And if you need an extra dose of fun for your Monday, check out Lara’s videos. It’s not everyone whose brutal Kirkus review gets turned into a death metal song.
Day 13 of 25 Days of Debs is perfect for creepy, scary zombies, which we have courtesy of Carrie Ryan, a New York Times bestselling author.
Anthology story: A Game of Firsts
First line:
We could’ve left the city–there was probably still time after we saw the first one.
I started this in the evening, thinking I’d read a little bit before bed. Um. No. I read the entire story and was buzzing afterward.
2009 Debut: The Forest of Hands and Teeth (just the title is scary)
Most recent: The Dark Hollow Places (book 3 in the Forest of Hands and Teeth series)
More scary, scary zombies.
We hit double digits today on 25 Days of Debs with Jon Skovron.
Anthology story: Looking Through One Eye
First line:
Eric sat in the metal folding chair and drew streaks on the stainless steel table with his palms.
Our double digit day has a story about two brothers. If you’re a fan of The X-Files, then I think you’ll really enjoy this one. At least, that’s the vibe I got. According to Jon, the story takes place in the same world as his second novel, Misfit.
2009 Debut: Struts and Frets
Most recent: Misfit
Oh, creepy goodness abounds!
Here we are at day 9 already. Today’s story is by YA author Cheryl Renee Herbsman.
Anthology story: Green Glass Reflection
First line:
The sound of my mother’s too-loud laughter tumbled across our yard as I arrived home after a hellishly long school day.
Pool parties, and almost time for prom, and storms. If you’re a “hopeful” romantic, you’ll love this one.
2009 Debut: Breathing
Catch up with Cheryl: Stop in at her blog.
Moving on to day 8 of 25 Days of Debs. Today’s featured Deb is Jennifer Brown. Something you may not know about Jennifer. She’s a two-time winner of the Erma Bombeck Global Humor Award.
Anthology story: Against The World
First line:
Dear Sugar,
You were born on December twenty-first.
Like all of Jennifer’s YA fiction, this one tackles a emotional subject.
2009 Debut: Hate List
Most recent: Bitter End (nominated for a YALSA 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults)
Day 7 and what better way to start a Monday than with another Deb. Up today is Heidi R. Kling.
Anthology story: Fly To Me
First line:
I was the only one left.
It’s a romantic dystopian set in Paris!
2009 Debut: Sea (Heidi’s debut was pushed to 2010, but she’s a Deb at heart.)
Most recent: Forthcoming! WITCH’S BREW the first of ten-books in her SPELLSPINNERS OF MELAS COUNTY series debuts Fall, 2011 and is about an estranged witch and warlock fighting to save their magic, and their forbidden love.
Day 6 and up next is Shani Petroff! Shani is the author of the adorable middle grade series Bedeviled. I know Kyra will tear through this series in a few years.
Anthology story: Romeo and What’s Her Name
First line:
It was the moment I’d been dreaming of since, well … forever.
Oh, a theater story. And the show must go on. Plus, I think the dress on the cover of The First Time makes a cameo appearance.
2009 Debut: Bedeviled: Daddy’s Little Angel
More recent: Bedeviled: Love Struck (This is book four in the series.)
See? Adorable.
Catch up with Shani: Visit her blog.
Catching up with Day 5 after a long (but extremely fun) Girl Scout day at the Children’s Theatre Company. Today is Leigh Brescia.
Anthology story: When Skies Are Gray
First line:
The bell jingles overhead as I pass into the morning sunlight, trading the smell of ground coffee beans for wet asphalt, the humid air barely breathable.
Oh, I don’t want to say too much about this story. I’m afraid I’ll spoil it by even hinting at what happens. It’s a must-read–angsty and atmospheric, and romantic in a way that might surprise you.
2009 Debut: One Wish
Catch up with Leigh: Visit her blog!
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