Ten Questions With Cat Winters

Author of In the Shadow of Blackbirds, A New Novel From Amulet Books

Today we are excited to celebrate the release of In the Shadow of Blackbirds by debut author Cat Winters! Read on to learn more about the book and the author’s inspiration behind writing it.

In 1918, the world seems on the verge of apocalypse. Americans roam the streets in gauze masks to ward off the deadly Spanish influenza, and the government ships young men to the front lines of a brutal war, creating an atmosphere of fear and confusion. Sixteen-year-old Mary Shelley Black watches as desperate mourners flock to séances and spirit photographers for comfort, but she herself has never believed in ghosts. During her bleakest moment, however, she’s forced to rethink her entire way of looking at life and death, for her first love—a boy who died in battle—returns in spirit form. But what does he want from her?

9 Questions With Sarah Skilton, Author Of Bruised

An Amulet Books Author Interview

Today we are celebrating the release of Bruised by debut author Sarah Skilton! When Imogen, a sixteen-year-old black belt in Tae Kwon Do, freezes during a holdup at a local diner, the gunman is shot and killed by the police, and she blames herself for his death. Before the shooting, she believed that her black belt made her stronger than everyone else—more responsible, more capable. But now that her sense of self has been challenged, she must rebuild her life, a process that includes redefining her relationship with her family and navigating first love with the boy who was at the diner with her during the shoot-out.

Q&A with author Matthew Robbins

Inspired Weddings: Designing Your Big Day with Favorite Objects and Family Treasures

Author Matthew Robbins sat down with ABRAMS editorial director Jennifer Levesque to answer some questions about his new book, Matthew Robbins’ Inspired Weddings: Designing Your Big Day with Favorite Objects and Family Treasures!

Read the interview after the break!