Author Archives: AJ Cattapan

Monday Book Review: The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau

Posted on June 23, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

Feeling dystopian withdrawal after The Hunger Games and Divergent series ended? Look now further than The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau. Title: The Testing Author: Joelle Charbonneau Genre: dystopia Age group: young adult Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Cia Vale wants nothing more than … Continue reading →

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How Matt Maher Impacted My Upcoming YA Novel

Posted on June 19, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

Wednesday night I had the extreme pleasure of seeing Matt Maher in concert, and it got me thinking about how I first became a Matt Maher fan and how his music played a role in my upcoming YA novel, Angelhood. … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind the Headshot

Posted on June 12, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

As my writing career has progressed and I’ve watched more and more author buddies get their headshots taken, I’ve enjoyed hearing about how their headshots came to be. I always assumed most writers had their headshots taken by professional photographers … Continue reading →

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Updates on Angelhood

Posted on May 30, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

In case you don’t follow me on Facebook and Twitter (and why wouldn’t you?), here’s the latest news on my upcoming debut novel! Angelhood is set to be published on April 30, 2015. Mark your calendars! My publisher (Vinspire Publishing) … Continue reading →

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Big news!!!

Posted on April 15, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

Today I’m pleased to announce that I have signed a book contract with Vinspire Publishing! They will be publishing my debut young adult novel. I’ve dreamed of this day for so long that I think I’m still in shock that … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: One Came Home by Amy Timberlake

Posted on March 31, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

This is the third in my series of reviews of the nominees for best juvenile mystery for the 2014 Edgar Awards, and so far it’s looking like a top contender. Title: One Came Home Author: Amy Timberlake Genre: mystery (historical) … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: Saving Yesterday by Jessica Keller

Posted on March 10, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

When I first met Jessica Keller at an ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) meeting, I learned that she wrote adult Christian fiction. What I didn’t know right away was that she had a YA book in the works. When the … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: The Thief by Stephanie Landsem

Posted on February 24, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

I’m taking a break from reading the 2014 Edgar Award nominees to bring you a great Biblical fiction book just perfect for some fun Lenten reading! That’s right, I said, “fun Lenten reading.” Don’t think it’s possible? Check out Stephanie … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: Strike Three You’re Dead by Josh Berk

Posted on February 17, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

I grew up with four brothers, and that meant summers spent either watching the Cubs on TV or playing ball out in the yard. So I was excited to read the middle grade baseball mystery Strike Three You’re Dead. Title: … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: P.K. Pinkerton and the Petrified Man by Caroline Lawrence

Posted on January 27, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

It’s time to start reviewing this year’s nominees for the Edgar Award for best juvenile mystery! First one up is a historical mystery that takes place in the Nevada Territory during the time of the Civil War. Title: P.K. Pinkerton … Continue reading →

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