Hi friends and readers!
I can't believe it's been six months since  Planet Perfect came out in January! This hi-lo novel is a fun romp in space, blending the lighthearted science fiction of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy with the funny-but-earnest vibes of Miss Congeniality.  Out of my books, I'd say it is most similar to The Worst Villain Ever, followed by Paris on Repeat and Rome Reframed.

This book is aimed for ages 10-14 and up, with a high interest storyline and lower readability. I love this book and am proud it helps meet a real need for accessible yet age-appropriate and entertaining books for this age group.

No matter how entertaining a book is, I think the best stories leave us thinking once we've set it down. I hope that is what Planet Perfect offers. It's fun and a bit silly, but it also addresses the very real concern of climate change. It's part of the Harbor Series with Jolly Fish Press, which is Hi-Lo fiction for ages 10-14. If you're looking for YA hi-lo, check out their Horizon imprint.  Happy reading!

I'm excited to share that I have a new book coming out January 1, 2025 with Jolly Fish Press in their Harbor Series, a hi-lo series for ages 10-14! I loved writing Meg's story and can't wait to share it with you! It's available on NetGalley currently! 

About the book:

Fourteen-year-old Meg knows aliens are real. Everyone does. But she’s not happy with them. Extraterrestrials landed on Earth twenty years ago and took off fast. They didn’t leave behind advanced science or miracle cures. Instead, they delivered an alien reality TV channel. Beamed to the whole galaxy, Planet Perfect is Earth’s obsession. But no Earthling has ever been invited—until now.

​Meg wants to fight climate change, not play games. But when she is one of two Earth teens invited to Planet Perfect, she agrees to go. Planet Perfect makes its own clean energy with zero waste. Such knowledge could save Earth. Meg needs to stay in the competition so she can figure out this technology. But the show is harder than expected. The host demands almost impossible tasks with lots of drama. And when Meg finds out that Planet Perfect has a secret that threatens Earth, she realizes she has to win to prove her planet deserves a seat at the intergalactic table.

Jolly Fish describes their Harbor series like this:
"Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and age-appropriate themes, Harbor’s Hi-Lo books are both engaging and easy to read. Short chapters, simple sentence structures, and an accessible format make these books perfect for tween reluctant readers. Harbor books are written at a 2nd- to 3rd-grade reading level with an interest level of ages 10 and up."
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Pre-Order Now:  (in ebook, paperback, or library reinforced hardcover binding)
Sold individually or in a set with another hi-lo book, Heckyll & Snyde.
​IndieBound/Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | ​Amazon US  | Amazon  UK | Goodreads | Books-a-Million  |  Jolly Fish Press/Harbor series | iBooks  |  Google Play

I'm excited to share that I have a short story in MAGIC UNDER THE BIG TOP, a YA anthology with Snowy Wings Publishing! My story features Parker, Ethan, and Avery from my Secret Psychics, and a high-wire act!

Out September 17th and up for pre-order now! [Updated Edit -- OUT NOW]

🎉Gentlefolk and children of all ages, welcome to the greatest show on earth… and beyond! Dive into this multi-genre collection of short stories inspired by the circus from Snowy Wings Publishing. A princess who moonlights as a trapeze artist. A teen aerialist who switches places with her lookalike friend to attend circus camp. A boy who visits the childhood circus of his ailing grandfather. An artist who moves into a madcap house with a bunch of circus artists. And more…

Contributing Authors:
Amy Bearce
Dorothy Dreyer
Mary Fan
Janina Franck
Jamie Krakover
Karissa Laurel
Leigh Hellman
Milan Obradovic
Selenia Paz

Edited by Mary Fan!
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Learn more:  https://www.snowywingspublishing.com/book/magic-under-the-big-top/ 🎪

 “Circus enthusiasts will recognize this collection as a love letter to the source of its inspiration and appreciate the authors’ showcasing of the love and dedication of circus performers and the allure of the big top.” - Kirkus Reviews

Pre-order here!: https://books2read.com/magicunderthebigtop

I had such a great time at the Barnes and Noble in Selma yesterday! Thank you so much for all of you who came out and supported me and my books! It means the world to me.  Signing books at B&N is a dream, and I'm so thankful for the opportunity. Thank you also to Rachel and the awesome staff at the Selma Barnes and Noble at the Forum-- the new store is GORGEOUS and we are so happy to have you in town!

I generally avoid posting pictures of other people in my public posts, knowing some people aren't comfortable with that, but if you tag me in yours, I'd love to see it and will happily add them to my Stories! Some of you have done so already, and I love to see it! Y'all are the best! 

Happy reading! 

​I'm excited to share some book signing news: There's a new Barnes and Noble coming to Selma, Texas, at the Forum, and I'll be signing books there on Saturday, June 29th, at 3pm! Come visit me and grab a trivia page about Paris and Rome and a free World of Aluvia bookmark*. The first 15 readers who purchase any of my books will also walk away with a super cute Eiffel Tower keychain!
​*While supplies last
Store details at their event page: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062167966-0 

  I'm super excited and hope to see you then! Many thanks to the Selma B&N for inviting me!​

​A little about the book:

Any villain worth his lockpick will tell you it’s bad to be good, but George can’t quite hide his horrifying niceness. To improve his class ranking in villain school, he accepts an impossible assignment to defeat the greatest superhero ever...who has a big problem of his own.

I'd love to hear what you think! And if you enjoy the story, I hope you'll tell a friend to check it out, too! 

SALE ALERT:   U.S. Kindle readers, grab SHORTCUTS while you can! ​1 day only! 

About the book:
Parker can sense strong emotions in others. And the new girl, Mia, is super sad—and secretive. When a pre-cognitive buddy says Mia's pain will lead to their discovery by dangerous people, Parker tries to help Mia. That’s harder than expected, especially when Parker’s gift backfires in a big way.

Link: https://amazon.com/Shortcuts-Secret.../dp/B08YDLC9F5/

#kindledeals #KindleUnlimited #ebook #ebooksale #uppermiddlegrade #mgbooks #paranormal #uppermg #secretpsychicseries #snowywingspub

Yay! ALSO, The Worst Villain is now available on NetGalley for the month of September! ​If you are a book reviewer, a librarian, or book seller, please click on the button below to request your copy!  If you have colleagues who may be interested, please feel free to share this NetGalley link as well:  http://netgal.ly/EaENAP

About the book: 
​Any villain worth his lockpick will tell you it’s bad to be good, but George can’t quite hide his horrifying niceness. To improve his class ranking in villain school, he accepts an impossible assignment to defeat the greatest superhero ever...who has a big problem of his own.

Thanks for all of your support! I'm so excited about this book and can't wait to share it with you!!

-- Amy

Pre-orders are up NOW! If you see the old November release date on your favorite book seller's platform, don't worry-- your book will still be available on October 18th. It just takes some websites longer to update.

You can find the links of your favorite places to buy books online here:
​ IndieBound | Barnes & Noble | Amazon US  | ​Amazon UK | Books-a-Million |​​ 

​Did you know that local indie bookstores can order books for you if it's not on the shelves? Most also ship. There are now three in my local area:
 The Twig Book Shop    Nowhere Bookshop    Cibolo Chicks Bookstore   

Or search for your local indie: ​bookshop.org/pages/store_locator
And you can add it to your list on Goodreads, too!


​Note: The ebook will only be available on Kindle, at least at first, as it will be in Kindle Unlimited, but paperbacks will be available online anywhere books are sold.  Pricing may vary based on distributer discounts.