I am wishing two fabulous authors a very happy release day! Elizabeth C. Bunce’s Liar’s Moon and Anna Staniszewski’s My Very UnFairy Tale Life are both officially out now! (And what a great release date too, right? 11-1-11!)

Liar’s Moon is the sequel to one of my favorite reads last year, the YA fantasy Star Crossed, and I am so very eager to see what new trouble Digger has gotten herself into. If you are in the mood for intrigue and adventure in a wonderfully detailed fantasy world, find yourself a copy too! I think it would be especially appealing to readers who enjoyed Tamora Pierce’s Beka Cooper books, or Sherwood Smith’s Crown Duel and Court Duel.

And if you need extra convincing, check out the book trailer!

My Very UnFairy Tale Life is a younger middle grade fantasy, perfect for readers who enjoy whimsy and wacky humor and girl heroes who get to rescue the prince. And evil clowns! I think this one would appeal to readers who enjoyed Patricia Wrede’s Dealing with Dragons and Gail Carson Levine’s Ella Enchanted, among others.

There’s a book trailer for this one too!

I’m very excited because I am actually going to be joining Anna, and A. J. Paquette, author of Nowhere Girl, for a book event on Sunday December 3rd at the Wellesley Booksmith. I don’t have the time yet, but I’ll certainly post it here once things are settled. But we’re going to have craft projects and other fun activities on hand for anyone who joins us! I’ve been plotting and scheming to come up with something appropriately science-fictional for mine, involving coin batteries and many-colored LED lights!

So what’s the theme I alluded to in the blog post title?

Well, all these folks are associated with the Erin Murphy Literary Agency. And so am I! I’m now represented by the wise and brilliant Erin Murphy, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! The past year and a half has had a lot of ups and downs, and I am so grateful to have found a wonderful home at EMLA.