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Liz Fenton

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Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke have been best friends for over thirty years and survived high school and college together. They’ve co-authored nine novels, including the Amazon Charts bestseller, The Good Widow.

In addition to writing books, they created a podcast, We Fight So You Don’t Have to: Lessons from a thirty-year friendship.

They both reside in San Diego, California with their families and several rescue dogs.Connect with Liz and Lisa on Instagram at @lisaandliz or at www.lizandlisa.com.

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Liz Fenton So many! I've read some great advanced copies! Emma In the Night by Wendy Walker, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Every Last Lie by Mary Kubica, Th…moreSo many! I've read some great advanced copies! Emma In the Night by Wendy Walker, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Every Last Lie by Mary Kubica, The Book of Summer by Michelle Gable, and so many more! I could go on and on!(less)
Liz Fenton Hi there! No, we aren't, but I think that the spirit of their friendship is reflected in our own. I don't see much of myself or Lisa in Jules or Kate,…moreHi there! No, we aren't, but I think that the spirit of their friendship is reflected in our own. I don't see much of myself or Lisa in Jules or Kate, but there are so many traits in their friendship I see in our own--loyalty, trust and kindness. :)(less)
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The Naysayers by Liz Fenton
"I wasn’t sure about this book at first but got into it very quickly & actually really enjoyed it! The premise was fun (but DANG those Naysayers are MEAN!) & I liked all the characters. The relationship developments were believable & fit well with the" Read more of this review »
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"How timely the premise of this book. That little voice in the back of your head that urges you on or spurns your ideas making you feel unsure of your capabilities. In the Naysayers sphere to dissuade “World people” any sense of accomplishment, feelin" Read more of this review »
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"We all have heard the little voices in our heads that whisper self-doubting thoughts; I can't do this, I can't try that, I'm not good enough, everyone will laugh at me, etc. But what if these thoughts weren't coming from your mind at all but from a p" Read more of this review »
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What if your inner critic is real—with their own agenda?

Let us introduce THE NAYSAYERS, coming to you in January 2026 from Little A publishing.

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“A true best friend loves you even when it seems like you've gone off the deep end.”
Liz Fenton, The Status of All Things

“You make all your mistakes with your own children so by the time your grandchildren arrive, you know how to get it right. Plus, once you turn fifty, you kind of stop giving a shit what others think.”
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“It's an unwritten rule that best friends take care of each other, and best friends' husbands understand.”
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Catfishing on CatNet
By Naomi Kritzer

How much does the internet know about YOU?

From Hugo and Locus Award-winning author Naomi Kritzer, Catfishing on CatNet is a thought-provoking near future YA thriller that could not be more timely as it explores issues of online privacy, artificial intelligence, and the power and perils of social networks.

New York Times Editors’ Choice/Staff Pick
Kirkus Reviews Best of the Year Selection
Junior Library Guild Selection
Andre Norton Nebula Award Finalist
Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award Nominee
Minnesota Book Awards Finalist
Midwest Connections Pick (Midwest Independent Booksellers Association)

“A pure delight...that’s as tender and funny as it is gripping and fast-paced. This book is perfect. From the believable teenage voices to the shockingly effective thriller plot, it swings effortlessly from charming humor to visceral terror, grounding it all in beautiful friendships, budding romance, and radical acceptance.” —The New York Times

Because her mom is always on the move, Steph hasn’t lived anyplace longer than six months. Her only constant is an online community called CatNet—a social media site where users upload cat pictures—a place she knows she is welcome. What Steph doesn’t know is that the admin of the site, CheshireCat, is a sentient A.I.

When a threat from Steph’s past catches up to her and ChesireCat’s existence is discovered by outsiders, it’s up to Steph and her friends, both online and IRL, to save her.

“Alongside the uplifting message about inclusivity, diversity, and found family—characters of various ethnicities identify as gay, bisexual, nonbinary, asexual, and still exploring—Kritzer’s take on a benevolent AI is both whimsical and poignant. An entertaining, heart-filled exploration of today’s online existence and privacy concerns.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
 
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The Bright Side of Going Dark
By Kelly Harms

From the bestselling author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler comes a fresh, funny, and thoughtful story about going off the grid in order to truly live.

As one of the most popular influencers on social media, Mia Bell has lived her life online for years. With her celebrity dog and gorgeous fiancé, she is planning the ultimate virtual wedding—expensive, elaborate, and entirely paid for by sponsors. But off-camera, her world is far from picture perfect. After being jilted by her fiancé and faking her nuptials to please her sponsors, Mia finally has had enough. She heaves her phone off a cliff, ready to live—and maybe find love—offline for a change.

Mia’s sudden absence doesn’t go unnoticed, especially by techie loner Paige Miller, who hacks Mia’s account and begins impersonating the internet celebrity. Paige has her reasons. Her half sister, Jessica, idolizes Mia and desperately needs something to believe in. If taking over Mia’s online persona is Paige’s only means of connecting to her sister, so be it.

Creating a like-worthy life is more fun than Paige expected. But when she grows too bold and is caught in the act, a fiasco ensues that could forever change Mia, Paige, and the people who love them. Because somewhere amid the chaos is an invaluable lesson—one that only real life can teach.
 
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How to Save a Life
By Liz Fenton

The bestselling authors of The Good Widow deliver a modern, suspenseful twist on Groundhog Day that asks the question: How far are you willing to go to save the life of someone you love?

Dom is having a very bad day—one he literally can’t escape.

When Dom bumps into Mia, his ex-fiancée whom he hasn’t seen in almost a decade, he believes they’ve been given a second chance and asks her out. When Mia dies tragically on their date, Dom makes a desperate wish: to be given the chance to save her life. And when he wakes the next morning to the shock that she’s alive, he thinks his wish may have been granted. But day after day, no matter what he changes about their time together, she still meets a terrible fate.

Dom frantically searches for answers to save his beloved Mia and rekindle their former love. But the further he digs, the more obsessed he becomes, making him realize that slowing down time may be the only way to see things clearly. As he’s forced to confront the truth about himself and those he’s closest to, Dom vows that he’ll watch Mia die a thousand times if it means he can save her once.
 
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