Jewell Parker Rhodes and Kelly McWilliams have a very special bond – they’re mother and daughter after all. And they are both authors! Jewell and Kelly were both kind enough to take time out of their busy schedules for this very special NOVL guest post, in which Jewell interviews her daughter and fellow author, Kelly. So without further ado, read on!
Read MoreI grew up in the Arizona desert. For whatever reason, the American West has always been a hotspot for cult activity. During my childhood, it felt like not a day went by when I didn’t hear about some bizarre sect on the nightly news.
Read MoreYou can say that my life has forged me into someone uniquely equipped to deal with a pandemic. The coping mechanisms I’ve developed to deal with my life can absolutely be translatable to life in self-quarantine. Here are some tips to reduce anxiety.
Read MoreWhen I was asked to talk about contemporary novels I love, my favorite of all time, I panicked. I know and respect so many authors. I love their work. But I suppose, if I had to choose, I’m going to think of those books I reach for when I’m craving “comfort food.” Books that aren’t necessarily current, but are set in our world. Words that are familiar, stories that make me smile because I remember how they make me feel, how those characters stick with me long after the cover is closed. Every single time.
Read MoreI grew up in New Delhi in a large family with three sisters and lots of cousins. I also went to a women’s college, which was kind of like an Indian Wellesley or Barnard. Many of the girls I grew up with had arranged marriages and they were not the stereotypical negative experiences you might expect. I hope that A Match Made in Mehendi expands the way people think outside their own lived experience and makes them more open and accepting of love in all its forms.
Read Moreby Claire Eliza Bartlett, author of We Rule the Night
The Union works day and night to ensure the preservation of our homeland in this total war. Trust in the Union, and follow all posted directives, approved radio instructions, bunker etiquette and curfew and ration law. They are made to protect not just you, but us all. Read this guide to ensure your survival in the Union of the North.
Read MoreIf you haven’t heard yet (you should’ve, though—I never shut up about this book), Internment by Samira Ahmed comes out in exactly a month! We had the pleasure of hearing Samira introduce her novel in person, but we want the world to hear and see her words, so we filmed it just for you. Bonus: her ARC letter because she is such an inspiring and stunning writer.
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