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January 31, 20187 YA Books With Animal Friends That I Want to Adopt
Sometimes pets make the best character sidekicks. Our picks here. -
January 24, 2018PSA: Sexual Violence Is Not a Plot Device
Attention, Writers! Today we are interrupting your regularly scheduled swooning with an important Public Service Announcement: Sexual violence is not... -
January 12, 20187 YA Princesses That Aren't Damsels in Distress
Princesses get a bad rap. Too often the word “princess” conjures up the mental image of a simpering, vapid and... -
November 29, 2017Historical Fiction Tips: Getting Started with Research
As a reader, I love historical fiction. When executed well, a work of historical fiction has the power to transport... -
November 17, 20172017 YA Novels You Should Read, Based on Your Hogwarts House
Let the sorting hat pick your perfect read. -
November 14, 2017Celebrate International Girls Day with These Four Kick-Butt Female YA Characters
I love to read novels about young women who are taking the world by storm, whether they’re making a difference... -
September 1, 20178 YA Characters Who Could Convincingly Narrate Taylor Swift’s New Single
Hoping to capitalize off a year of PR missteps, Taylor Swift is seizing the narrative that painted her as a... -
July 28, 2017Guest Author Heather Demetrios: Me Before Thee – Crafting a YA Romance That Puts Self-Love in the Equation
If you’re a YA writer, chances are you’ve got some romance in your book. At least, I hope you do:... -
July 24, 2017Author & Editor Teams: Editing a Contemporary Novel with Kate Farrell
Ever been curious about editor/author relationships? Editor Kate Farrell teamed up with Heather Demetrios, author of Something Real, I'll Meet... -
July 21, 2017Author & Editor Teams: Writing a Contemporary Novel with Heather Demetrios
Ever been curious about editor/author relationships? Heather Demetrios, author of Something Real, I'll Meet You There, and Bad Romance, tag-teamed... -
July 12, 2017
Author & Editor Teams: Editing a Contemporary Novel with Sylvan Creekmore
Ever been curious about editor/author relationships? Editor Sylvan Creekmore teamed up with Lily Anderson, author of Not Now, Not Ever,... -
July 11, 2017
Author & Editor Teams: Writing a Contemporary Novel with Lily Anderson
Ever been curious about editor/author relationships? Lily Anderson, author of The Only Thing Worse Than Me Is You, tag-teamed with... -
June 20, 2017Judging a Cover by Its Book: Choose the Cover Direction for THE GAME CAN'T LOVE YOU BACK!
Cover voting is now closed. Thanks for all your help! Hey there, Swooners! We are incredibly exited to show you... -
June 12, 20177 Books to Read in Honor of Pride Month
Hello Swoon Readers! It's June, which means it's PRIDE MONTH! So we here at Swoon Reads are going back to... -
June 6, 2017It's Pub Day for INTERNET FAMOUS!
HEAR YE, HEAR YE! For all you geeks out there who love awesome things, The Big Day has finally arrived:... -
May 31, 2017Swoon Author Danika Stone: Book Pairings and Ice Cream, the SUMMER Edition!
A few months ago, I wrote a post about my favorite book and ice cream pairings. It was, without a... -
May 22, 2017And the winning cover for LOVE SCENE, TAKE TWO is...
HEY FAM! Hope everyone is having a delightful week so far. First and foremost, I’d like to say a ginormous... -
May 18, 2017And the winning cover for BOUND TO YOU is...
You voted and pretty quickly a favorite emerged and remained popular throughout the week of voting. This awesome cover. This... -
May 9, 2017
Judging a Cover by Its Book: Choose the Cover Direction for LOVE SCENE, TAKE TWO
Cover voting is now closed. Thanks for all your help! Howdy, Swooners! We are so super-special stoked to share the... -
May 5, 2017And the winning cover for AIRPORTS, EXES, AND OTHER THINGS I'M OVER is...
I love cover voting—although the whole week, I found myself obsessed with hitting refresh on my internet browser to see... -
May 2, 2017
Judging a Cover by Its Book: Choose the Cover Direction for BOUND TO YOU
Cover voting is now closed. Thanks for all your help! Happy Tuesday, Swooners! We know you've been waiting for this...