Author Archives: Suzanne van Rooyen

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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Leap of Faith Blitz

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Can true love be built on lies? A teen on the run seeks relief and redemption in this gripping, romantic read. Leah Kurtz has finally found a place to call home, a town where she and baby Addy can live in … Continue reading →

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Queries that Worked No. 24

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

I’m a day late again! Here is this week’s query that worked and the last one in the queue. If you’d like to see more queries that worked please let agented/published authors know about this series so that I can … Continue reading →

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Writing is Rewriting

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

E. B. White once said that “The best writing is rewriting.” I’m not sure about the best, but writing requires a ton of rewriting. As a chronic pantser, I’m no stranger to the rewrite. This week I’ve been embroiled in … Continue reading →

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Waterborn Blitz

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

“You don’t have to choose. You can be both. The girl with the charm, the girl without. They both suit you.” Caris Harper lives a charmed life. Literally. When her dad offers to take her to the Emerald coast of … Continue reading →

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