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Humor / Romantic Comedy
A Free Novelette (Featuring Excerpts from FIFTH AVENUE FIDOS)
The sequel to my YA romance, PLAYING HURT
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"Breathtakingly, gut-wrenchingly authentic...A haunting, realistic view of the melding of art, creativity, and mental illness and their collective impact on a young person’s life."—Booklist, starred review
"Any story about mental illness will not be an easy read, but a very good one will reward those who stick with it. A BLUE SO DARK definitely falls in that category, so powerful is the empathy the author has built for her main character.—School Library Journal
"An excellent first novel—a definite must-read. Schindler's debut novel is a lyrical tapestry...a work of poetry."—VOYA
...Wondering when she'll finally push herself away from the desk so we can go for our walk...
...How can you not feel compelled to write when daydreamer clouds roll just beyond the window?
As a reader, I fall so deep into a book...the world around me disappears while my face crumbles to white dust in the sun...
The Ozarks really are beautiful...built for royalty (like this Queen Anne's Lace)...
Let’s face it. I’m about as low-tech as it gets. I still think a spiral-bound notebook is the world’s most perfect laptop…
About Me
- Holly Schindler
- I think the first thing I ever did in life was grab a pen and a cup of coffee...I love my caffeine, but I'm addicted to literature—reading and writing it. I'm the author of both critically acclaimed traditionally published and Amazon bestselling independently published works for readers of all ages. I'm owned by a Pekingese named Jake, and can be found writing my next book in my hometown of Springfield, Missouri. The full list of my awards and published books can be found at HollySchindler.com
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A Free Novelette (Featuring Excerpts from FIFTH AVENUE FIDOS)
PLAY IT AGAIN
The sequel to my YA romance, PLAYING HURT
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THE JUNCTION OF SUNSHINE AND LUCKY (MG Contemporary)
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FERAL (YA Psychological Thriller)
RESPONSE TO FERAL:
"Opening with back-to-back scenes of exquisitely imagined yet very real horror, Schindler's third YA novel hearkens to the uncompromising demands of her debut, A Blue So Dark...This time, the focus is on women's voices and the consequences they suffer for speaking...This is a story about reclaiming and healing, a process that is scary, imperfect, and carries no guarantees." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW
"In the town of Peculiar, the cats aren't the only ones keeping secrets...A dark and creepy psychological who-done-it that will keep you guessing until the very end." - Jody Casella, author of THIN SPACE
"Wow! This book starts off with a bang - two of them, actually - and then it sinks its claws into you and never lets go." - April Henry, New York Times-bestselling author
"In the town of Peculiar, the cats aren't the only ones keeping secrets...A dark and creepy psychological who-done-it that will keep you guessing until the very end." - Jody Casella, author of THIN SPACE
"Wow! This book starts off with a bang - two of them, actually - and then it sinks its claws into you and never lets go." - April Henry, New York Times-bestselling author
FERAL TRAILER
PRAISE FOR THE JUNCTION OF SUNSHINE AND LUCKY
"...a heartwarming and uplifting story...[that] shines...with vibrant themes of community, self-empowerment and artistic vision delivered with a satisfying verve." – Kirkus
"Axioms like 'One man's trash is another man's treasure' and 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder' come gracefully to life in Schindler's tale about the value of hard work and the power of community…Auggie's enthusiasm and unbridled creativity are infectious, and likeminded readers will envy her creative partnership with [her grandfather] Gus." – Publishers Weekly
“Determined to save her home, Auggie [uses] pottery shards, vivid glass, and metal sculptures [to] transform the house’s exterior into a vibrant expression of the love within its walls. In Auggie, Schindler creates a spunky, sympathetic character young readers will engage with and enjoy.” – The Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Book Studies
“The protagonist perches in the reader’s heart as she goes about trying to “‘discover her shine.’” - NY Journal of Books
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LOVE FOR PLAYING HURT
Schindler's "excellent" second novel "explore[s] the sometimes painful, sometimes passionate road to healing."—Brian Katcher, author of ALMOST PERFECT
“The summer romance between Chelsea and Clint is so steamy that PLAYING HURT could easily become this decade’s version of DIRTY DANCING.”—Kim Tomsic at Bookshelf Detective
“The summer romance between Chelsea and Clint is so steamy that PLAYING HURT could easily become this decade’s version of DIRTY DANCING.”—Kim Tomsic at Bookshelf Detective
“A delicious, tantalizing love story that will captivate you until the final, satisfying sigh.”—Kristin Walker, author of A MATCH MADE IN HIGH SCHOOL
PLAYING HURT REVIEWS
“Both heartbreaking and thrilling…the book speaks to personal struggles and triumphs and the ability of the human spirit to heal. PLAYING HURT is a good read.”—VOYA
“The closing staccato chapters play out like the final minutes of a close game…Supporting characters, especially Chelsea's bass-playing younger brother, are all well drawn. With its rural setting and flirty competitive training scenes, this sexy summer romance will appeal to fans of Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s ‘Dairy Queen’ series.”
—School Library Journal
“With no slick, happily-ever-after ending, this novel will capture teens with the characters’ guilt, anger, and, especially, the intensity of the young people’s connection.”
—Booklist
“The closing staccato chapters play out like the final minutes of a close game…Supporting characters, especially Chelsea's bass-playing younger brother, are all well drawn. With its rural setting and flirty competitive training scenes, this sexy summer romance will appeal to fans of Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s ‘Dairy Queen’ series.”
—School Library Journal
“With no slick, happily-ever-after ending, this novel will capture teens with the characters’ guilt, anger, and, especially, the intensity of the young people’s connection.”
—Booklist
MY DEBUT, A BLUE SO DARK
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A BLUE SO DARK AWARDS
* One of Booklist's Top 10 First Novels for Youth
* Silver Medal, ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year
* Gold Medal IPPY Award Winner
* Silver Medal, ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year
* Gold Medal IPPY Award Winner
REVIEWS FOR MY DEBUT, A BLUE SO DARK
"Breathtakingly, gut-wrenchingly authentic...A haunting, realistic view of the melding of art, creativity, and mental illness and their collective impact on a young person’s life."—Booklist, starred review
"Any story about mental illness will not be an easy read, but a very good one will reward those who stick with it. A BLUE SO DARK definitely falls in that category, so powerful is the empathy the author has built for her main character.—School Library Journal
"An excellent first novel—a definite must-read. Schindler's debut novel is a lyrical tapestry...a work of poetry."—VOYA
ADDITIONAL PRAISE FOR A BLUE SO DARK
"A truly real, emotional, and honest read."—Catherine Ryan Hyde, author of PAY IT FORWARD
"A BLUE SO DARK is a raw, compelling and eloquent portrayal of art and madness, and the freeing, healing gift of creativity. Schindler's voice is brilliant and true."—Carrie Jones, New York Times bestselling author of NEED and CAPTIVATE
"Schindler's lyrical debut explores the nightmare of mental illness in a voice that is sharp and funny and all her own. This is as real as teen fiction gets. A must-read."—Crissa-Jean Chappell, author of TOTAL CONSTANT ORDER
"A BLUE SO DARK is a raw, compelling and eloquent portrayal of art and madness, and the freeing, healing gift of creativity. Schindler's voice is brilliant and true."—Carrie Jones, New York Times bestselling author of NEED and CAPTIVATE
"Schindler's lyrical debut explores the nightmare of mental illness in a voice that is sharp and funny and all her own. This is as real as teen fiction gets. A must-read."—Crissa-Jean Chappell, author of TOTAL CONSTANT ORDER
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Let’s face it. I’m about as low-tech as it gets. I still think a spiral-bound notebook is the world’s most perfect laptop…
I'm already a follower, as you know Holly, but it just made me giggle, so I had to comment. Have a great weekend :)
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Me, too! (Already a follower). A Blue So Dark is on my TBR list at Goodreads. Can't wait for it to arrive!
ReplyDeleteI'm your newest follower! Hopping by to check in; visit in turn if you can.
ReplyDeleteThe book I'm pushing is Fatty Legs, a terrific story of a girl's unbroken spirit in the face of hostility and alienation.
You can read my review of it here:
http://teachwithpicturebooks.blogspot.com/2011/02/fatty-legs-true-story.html.
Newly following you. Your blog is lovely and I admire the care you put into writing it.
ReplyDeleteHope you can stop by: Fangs, Wands and Fairy Dust
email: steph@fangswandsandfairydust.com
Twitter: @fangswandsfairy
I haven't read your book yet, but I'm reading lots of great things about it. I'm adding it to my "to read" list. Congratulations on your success.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. Happy Friday!
Aimee
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This is the second time I've heard of A Blue So Dark. Added to my TBR list.
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Lucia
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A month until Playing Hurt...can't wait.
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Hey, guys! I love these Follow Fridays...it's always so great to see everybody's faces in my comment box...And Medeia--1 month! Hard to believe it's so close...
ReplyDeleteHolly-Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and the kind words! You made my day! I don't know how I missed YA Outside the Lines, but I'm a follower now!
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