Tag Archives: mystery

Cath-Lit Live! Episode #53 – Leslea Wahl

Posted on July 19, 2023 by AJ Cattapan

A ten-day Caribbean cruise might sound like a fabulous way to spend the holidays, but Liz would rather be anywhere than stranded on a ship with her estranged father for his high school reunion. While an anonymous note, an onboard … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: Where You Lead by Leslea Wahl

Posted on October 8, 2018 by AJ Cattapan

If you’ve been around the blog a while, you know I love a good YA mystery by Leslea Wahl. Today I’m happy to tell you about her latest, Where You Lead. Title: Where You Lead Author: Leslea Wahl Genre: mystery (with a side … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: An Unexpected Role by Leslea Wahl

Posted on October 10, 2016 by AJ Cattapan

Today I am so excited to talk with you about the next book from Leslea Wahl. Leslea and I met online through the Catholic Writers Guild, and then this past summer we got to meet in person when we met … Continue reading →

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FREE workshop on writing for children

Posted on September 20, 2016 by AJ Cattapan

I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be part of a panel of authors presenting a FREE workshop on writing for young readers on Sunday, October 23. Registration and parking are all free. Just sign up here. Here are the rest … Continue reading →

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Book Trailer for Seven Riddles to Nowhere

Posted on September 18, 2016 by AJ Cattapan

I’ve finally put together a book trailer for Seven Riddles to Nowhere. Feel free to let me know what you think and to share it with others you think might be interested!

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Happy Book Release Day!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by AJ Cattapan

Today is the official release day of Seven Riddles to Nowhere! Amazon and Barnes & Noble are both selling the paperback version at a 32% discount right now. I don’t know how long this sale price will last, but I … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy by Susan Vaught

Posted on June 13, 2016 by AJ Cattapan

Every year I try to read the Edgar Award nominees for juvenile and young adult fiction before the winners are announced. Due to time constraints with the doctorate program, I completely failed this year. However, I did manage to read … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: The Sign of The Carved Cross by Lisa Hendey

Posted on May 16, 2016 by AJ Cattapan

The Sign of the Carved Cross is the second book in the Chime Travelers series. I suppose I really should have read the first book in the series before diving into book 2, but luckily, Lisa Hendey fills in enough … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal for Seven Riddles to Nowhere!

Posted on April 27, 2016 by AJ Cattapan

I’m so excited to share with you the cover for Seven Riddles to Nowhere! What do you think? Tell me in the comments below. I’d love to hear your thoughts. 7 riddles. 1 fortune. Way too many competitors. All seventh … Continue reading →

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8 Books to Engage Your Middle School Student this School Year

Posted on August 24, 2015 by AJ Cattapan

As an author and middle school English teacher, I get a lot of requests from parents about what books I might recommend to their children. Since the school I teach at started early this year, I’ve already been listening to … Continue reading →

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