Monthly Archives: September 2014

Thought of the Day: Friendship

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Erin Underwood

Sometimes the most difficult friendships are the most rewarding because they help you to become a better person.

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Futuredaze 2: High School Library Giveaway x 10

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Erin Underwood

Underwords Press is giving away Futuredaze 2: Reprise to 10 different high school libraries anywhere in the U.S. When I was a teenager, my high school library was a refuge, filled with books that contained doorways to thousands of worlds. However, … Continue reading →

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“For YA,” a Response to Slate’s Article “Against YA”

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Erin Underwood

The 1980s were my teen years, and I read like a voracious book maniac. However, there wasn’t much of a YA category at that time so I was left with going to the adult shelves or to the children’s section … Continue reading →

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Guest Post and Futuredaze 2: Reprise Giveaway at Reading Teen

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Erin Underwood

If you’d like a chance to win a copy of Futuredaze 2: Reprise, Reading Teen is giving away two copies. So, this is your chance, but remember … you have to enter to win. Here’s the link to my guest … Continue reading →

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The Reading Guide for Futuredaze 2: Reprise is Available for Free

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Erin Underwood

Futuredaze 2: Reprise now has a Reading Guide for educators. The Reading Guide adapts to the Common Core Curriculum that schools in 43 states are now using. We invite teachers, schools, librarians, students, parents, and reading groups to download the reading guide for free. … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction that Pulls New People Into the Genre

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Erin Underwood

I have always believed that science fiction is for everyone. After all, it’s truly the most “forward” facing genre and you would think this should obligate it to be more diverse and open than it has been in the past. Still, … Continue reading →

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Excellent Review for Futuredaze 2: Reprise from Foreword Reviews

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Erin Underwood

We just received a really great review from Foreword Reviews, which is included in their Fall 2014 issue. Thank you Foreword Reviews! The entire review is so complementary that I couldn’t just pick one thing to share here. So, I’m including … Continue reading →

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