Wednesday, December 21, 2011

2012 Debut Author Challenge

As 2012 is right around the corner, I have been debating whether or not I will participate in the 2012 Debut Author Challenge that the Story Siren is hosting. As I mentioned in a previous post, I have not been read as much YA novels as I would like to lately. Yet, I always love YA/middle grade novels, and it is fun to read something by debut authors.

I decided that I will sign-up. I am thinking of the books that I will potentially read for the challenge. Like last year, earlier in the summer I set up a 2012 Debut Authors Amazon wish list. I will continue to add books there.

So far, these are the books that are catching my attention the most...

January:

The Queen of Kentucky by Alecia Whitaker

Love and Leftovers by Sarah Tregay

Ditched: A Love Story by Robin Mellom

Article 5 by Kristen Simmons

February:

Trafficked by Kim Purcell

March:

Where it Began by Ann Redisch Stampler 

April:

The Selection by Kiera Cass

Breaking Beautiful by Jennifer Shaw Wolf

If I Lie by Corrine Jackson (not listed on Amazon yet)

Child of the Mountains by Marilyn Sue Shank

May:

What She's Left Behind by Tracy Bilen

June:

Something Like Normal by Trish Doller

August:

Smashed by Lisa Luedeke

Here is the link describing the 2012 Challenge, the sign-up post, and the link for the buttons.

3 comments:

  1. I'm excited that Where It Began is your March Debut Author Challenge selection. Thanks for including it! Every time I see the great-sounding books on the challenge lists, I'm struck by what a great year 2012 is going to be for YA.
    Ann

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  2. Ann, Congratulations on your upcoming debut. I imagine it will be an amazing feeling to see your book on the shelves! It does look like 2012 will be a great YA year.

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  3. Thanks for including CHILD OF THE MOUNTAINS on your list. I hope you enjoy it.

    Marilyn

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