This is the thread where I tell you that Galnemer's new novel releases tomorrow

[Guynemer]

http://www.amazon.com/The-Hallowed-Ones-Laura-Bickle/dp/0547859260/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

If you know anyone who enjoys YA and/or horror, please be so kind as to contribute to the Guynemer-no-longer-has-to-take-mommy-call-fund.

[Wezil]

So should I read this stuff Guy? Are they the type of novels Wezil would like?

Oh, and congrats of course. A fine accomplishment for your wife and for you for landing such a gifted catch.

[Asher]

Probably not.

My mom loves them though, and I'll let her know.

[Tupac Shakur]

From the Amazon description, I can't tell if this will be awesome, like Witness, or ****ty, like The Village.

[Guynemer]

So should I read this stuff Guy? Are they the type of novels Wezil would like?

If you like coming of age stories, cults, dogs, defiance of authority, graphic violence and gore, or mysterious apocalyptic scenarios involving slavering hellbeasts, you may enjoy this novel.

[Wezil]

If you like coming of age stories, cults, dogs, defiance of authority, graphic violence and gore, or mysterious apocalyptic scenarios involving slavering hellbeasts, you may enjoy this novel.

It hits a few hot buttons but overall...?

I presume "YA" means young adult? I have a younger sister (early 20's) that may be more interested. I'll send her the link.

[Tupac Shakur]

I'm so pissed that some ***** on Amazon named April spoiled the plot twist for me.

Spoiler:

It's vampires.

[Guynemer]

ehh... sorta. They're called that, but only because the people have no better word for it. It fits in some ways. Definitely not the more modern take on it; more like the I Am Legend, fast-zombie version.

[Guynemer]

I presume "YA" means young adult?

Yes. It wasn't originally YA, just horror, but it would apparently sell more to take out a sexytime scene and a few instances of the f-bomb and call it YA.

Now, the horrific violence and gore? That got to stay.

America!

[Tupac Shakur]

ehh... sorta. They're called that, but only because the people have no better word for it. It fits in some ways. Definitely not the more modern take on it; more like the I Am Legend, fast-zombie version.

Their skin better sparkle like diamonds in the sunlight, dammit.

[Wezil]

Yes. It wasn't originally YA, just horror, but it would apparently sell more to take out a sexytime scene and a few instances of the f-bomb and call it YA.

Now, the horrific violence and gore? That got to stay.

America!

I sent her the links to all 3 (there are 3 right?).

Hopefully something will get her attention.

[Guynemer]

Their skin better sparkle like diamonds in the sunlight, dammit.

[Tupac Shakur]

DFT: What is your favorite part about writing this book?

Laura: Telling my husband: “Hey! I’ve decided to write an Amish dystopian book with vampires in it. Pretty cool, huh?”

And then watching complete bafflement come over his face. “You’re writing a what?”

http://darkfaerietales.com/author-interview-hallowed-laura-bickle.html

That is the proper response, though.

[Guynemer]

I sent her the links to all 3 (there are 3 right?).

Hopefully something will get her attention.

Three under her maiden name, two more under a pen name (Alayna Williams).

The other two you found are a separate series (likely defunct, due to publisher issues); same story for the pen name series.

The maiden name series is also horror focused; the pen name Fringe-style scifi focused; neither would be classified as "YA" due to sexytimes.

[ColdWizard]

Let me know when she drops some SF or epic fantasy.