Never Too Old For Y.A. & N.A. Books discussion

In researching our book, we read over two hundred YA novels. What surprised us was that many of our favorites are self-published. I'd love to know who your favorite indie authors are and, if you've got time...why :-)

OK, here are mine:

Sutton Shields
Jena Leigh
K.E. Ganshert
Skye Malone
Desni Dantone

And an honorable mention to a fabulous Aussie writer who, like me, only has one book on her shelf... but it's fabulous:

Susan Fodor

David Estes
Rachel Schade

Thanks for sharing, Sheree!

A.J. wrote: "Thanks for sharing, Sheree!"

Oh, I never said why!

David Estes books keep me very engaged. He has multiple characters in the books and he manages to make each of them very real!

Rachel Schade - I've beta read her YA Novel she's working on and it reminds me a lot of the way Sarah J Maas writes. Very strong female characters with such a deep story line!

Excellent! Thank you. Strong female characters are essential, in my opinion... or at least a female protagonist who grows into her strength. Our young adults need positive role models!

Our debut novel was so fun to write because we are a husband and wife team and characterization was by committee (of two). The objective was to write a compelling story, with a message, without being preachy, and with romantic elements that are appropriate for our daughter. Tall order that :-)

Have you read any paranormal titles that you liked?

I gave my niece Wind Catcher by Jeff and Erynn Altabef for Christmas, but I haven't read it yet. I love strong female characters, but this time it was all about the author... Erynn is still in high school. Kudos to her!

Annette Marie, I've just read her first book and I went ahead and bought the rest of the series.

Shera (Book Whispers) wrote: "Annette Marie, I've just read her first book and I went ahead and bought the rest of the series.

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I do like Steel and Stone series. I am waiting for Book 5 in March!

MadameZelda wrote: "Shera (Book Whispers) wrote: "Annette Marie, I've just read her first book and I went ahead and bought the rest of the series.

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I do like Steel and Stone seri..."

I'm doing a buddy read for one book a month! I'm so tempted to gorge on them so that I can get to book 5!