The Storyteller Squad

Welcome to The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted

I did not want to stop reading The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted by Conor Grennan. As I was reading, there were so many moments of, “That’s so awesome!” and, “Wait. What?!” and, “I can’t believe it...

Dynamic Duology: Why you should read and write them

Duologies in the fantasy genre have grown in popularity over the previously widely accepted trilogy. What is the reason for this new trend? Fittingly, I think the explanation is two-fold. First, publishers are...

Introducing New Author: Jeremiah Friedli

Come meet a new author, whose YA dystopian novel releases tomorrow!

Seasons and Time

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity…“ Last summer, my husband and I took our boys white water rafting in Tennessee. At first, the slow and steady rhythm of the water had me...

Reclaiming the Loneliest Generation

Mental health is no joke, but sometimes keeping it light despite the challenges helps make things a little easier, at least for a moment: To whoever stole my antidepressant pills, I hope you’re happy now. My...