Monthly Archives: October 2013

Popping the Cherry

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

You only get one first time . . . From driving tests to relationships, Valentina Bell thinks she’s a failure, with a big fat capital F. At this rate, she’s certain she’ll be a virgin for ever. So Lena’s friends … Continue reading →

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The Other Me Promo

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

This weekend, I’ve already been hard at work on all sorts of happy things relating to The Other Me. We’re striving towards a late 2013 early 2014 publishing date, which means things are going to happen fast and I need your help. … Continue reading →

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Queries that Worked No. 26

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m pleased to welcome another agency sister, Coleen Burright to Off the Page, sharing the query that landed her an agent. Just a quick reminder about this feature… All these featured queries worked! Meaning they snagged the attention of an … Continue reading →

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Awesome News Part II

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

The news officially broke last night, but I thought I’d take some time to write about it today. The news is that my YA LGBT novel The Other Me has found a home with Harmony Ink Press, the YA imprint of Dreamspinner … Continue reading →

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Awesome News Part I

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Recently, I have received a bucket load of awesome, bookish news. I can’t share it all yet, but I will share what I can in installments over the next few weeks. Awesome News Part I: A few months ago, Rhonda … Continue reading →

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Come As You Are blog blitz

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

New Adult Romance by RITA winner and New York Times author Theresa Weir Molly Young has a secret. To keep it she holds the world at a distance. Behind her lies a trail of dumped boyfriends who came too close to discovering what … Continue reading →

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Queries that Worked No. 25

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

I think this series might be permanently moving to Sunday since Saturdays seem to disappear without me even thinking about the blog! Today I’m pleased to welcome my agency sister, Caitlin Whitaker to Off the Page, sharing the query that landed … Continue reading →

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Heart Breaths Cover Reveal

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

HEART BREATHS by K. K. Hendin November 5, 2013 After a tragedy nearly ripped 21 year old Madeline Darlington-Gray’s life in half, she’s spent the past three years trying to put the pieces back together. But pieces never just fit … Continue reading →

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Guest Talk on YA

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

For those of you in the Helsinki area, I will be giving a talk on Tuesday October 8th at Arkadia International Bookshop about Diversity in YA Science Fiction and Fantasy. This is a topic very close to my heart and … Continue reading →

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QUILTBAG HEROES No. 11

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Last Wednesday I missed my weekly LGBT post – so sorry about that! But I’m here to make up for that today. It’s QUILTBAG HERO Wednesday here at Off the Page, a day celebrating QUILTBAG heroes and role models, a showcase of the … Continue reading →

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