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Have you ever wondered how an author best describes him or herself?

Earlier this week, I spoke with Carol Lynch Williams, who has penned about 20 books. And while her description — “Carol is a hesitant writer and can not figure out anything as she’s also absent-minded” — is somewhat farcical, it’s also somewhat telling.

Carol’s books tend to be on the more serious side, but like her tongue-in-cheek description of herself, there’s a sense of humor and moments of happiness sprinkled throughout.

A big thanks to “Flip” author Martyn Bedford for stopping by Cracking the Cover during his blog tour. “Flip” is,…

Part 2 of 2. Click here to read Part 1. Joy Preble’s books, “Dreaming Anastasia” and “Haunted” are full of…

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In December 2009, author Ally Condie signed a three-book deal with Dutton Children’s Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group. Here’s some highlights from my discussion with her leading up to the release of her first book in the trilogy, “Matched.”