Race in YA Lit: Wake Up & Smell the Coffee-Colored Skin, White Authors!
In a new series entitled Y.A. for Grownups, The Atlantic Wire posted an article exploring The Ongoing Problem of Race in YA. Like the title states, race in YA isn’t a new problem, nor is it going away....
View ArticleProm Dates to Die For: An Interview with Jenny Peterson
Today I’m thrilled to welcome my YA writing friend and fellow Lighthouse Writers workshopper Jenny Peterson. Jenny’s short story, “Tonight, You’re Mine,” has just released in PROM DATES TO DIE FOR, a...
View ArticleGreetings from the Ghost Town!
Hey all! Just a quick note to let you know that despite all evidence to the contrary, I’m still alive, still writing, and still online. I’ve just started using Tumblr at http://sarahockler.tumblr.com...
View ArticleBook Giveaway: THROUGH TO YOU by Emily Hainsworth
This contest is now closed! The winner is… Jessica! Thanks to all who entered, and stay tuned for new giveaways! The weekend is almost here, and what better way to spend a weekend than curling up with...
View ArticleThe Book of Broken Hearts is Out… And It Needs Your Help!
The Book of Broken Hearts needs your help! The Book of Broken Hearts officially hit the shelves on May 21st, which is, like, YAY! But it hasn’t hit all the shelves. Which is, you know, BOO! I’ve been...
View ArticleDispelling Traditional Publication Myths: Advice for Aspiring Authors
Good morning, writers of tall tales, rattlers of cages, sowers of chaos! It’s been ages since I’ve seen you and/or the sun, but recent conversations with aspiring authors have lured me out of the Cave...
View ArticleNew Book Release! #scandal Has Arrived!
Good morning, my loyal readers and long lost friends! I know, I know. It’s not you, it’s totally me. I’ve been hiding out in the writing cave forever. But all that hard work is paying off, because...
View ArticleGet The Book of Broken Hearts on Kindle for $1.99!
Great news, Kindle readers! The Book of Broken Hearts is a Kindle Big Deal Book from now through March 22, on sale for just $1.99! Perfect for loading up your Kindle for summer...
View ArticleThe Summer of Chasing Mermaids is Here!
I’m so excited to welcome my latest YA novel, THE SUMMER OF CHASING MERMAIDS, to the shelves today! This marks my sixth novel, which in publishing years kind of makes me an old veteran. Almost six...
View ArticleExciting News for Fans in the UK & Australia!
Guys! I’m thrilled to announce that two of my YA novels, Bittersweet and The Book of Broken Hearts, are now available in eBook format — for the very first time — in the UK, Australia, and lots of other...
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