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Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:51:25 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled New Book News!:
Deborah said, "I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll have a new book coming out with DCB (Dancing Cat Books/Cormorant) in Spring, 2014! It’s titled Bye-Bye, Evil Eye and it’s my first middle-grade novel. (Insert happy..." more
Monday, October 8, 2012 12:33:53 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled GG Shortlist!:
Deborah said, "Last week, I got the shock of my life when my publisher called with the news that Under the Moon had been selected as a finalist for the 2012 Governor General’s Literary Award (in the children’s text category). To be honest, having my..." more
Sunday, September 30, 2012 11:00:12 AM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled Word on the Street Toronto:
Deborah said, "I was thrilled to be invited to read from Under the Moon at this year’s Word on the Street in Toronto. Lucky me got to share the ‘This is Not the Shakespeare Stage’ with brilliant, talented, super-funny YA authors Lesley Livingston..." more
Sunday, September 30, 2012 11:00:12 AM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled Trailer Time:
Deborah said, "Back in the spring, I made my very own mini book trailer for Under the Moon (then promptly forgot to post it here…oops). Here it is for your viewing pleasure, better late than never:"
Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:40:10 AM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled How the @#$ do I end this thing?:
Deborah said, "Lots people dream of writing a book. Some brave souls actually give it a try. And even fewer brave souls actually see it through all the way to the ending. Now that you’ve started your novel, how are you going to finish it? Click here to..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 12:05:09 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled I <3 Mail:
Deborah said, "I have to admit, there are many difficult things about making your living as an author (sporadic pay, less-than-stellar reviews, long, solitary hours, etc.). But thankfully, all of these are mostly offset by all the incredible bonuses this career..." more
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 9:36:54 AM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled Happy Blank Document!:
Deborah said, "To me, starting a new year is kind of like a opening up a fresh new document on a computer — so filled with possibilities and potential. Listen carefully…can’t you just hear the energy crackling in the air? As we all know, real..." more
Monday, November 28, 2011 10:35:59 AM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled A Shiny New Cover for My Shiny New Book!:
Deborah said, "Here’s a sneak peek at the new cover for my upcoming YA novel, Under the Moon! Pretty awesome, isn’t it? Makes you want to run out to the book store and buy a copy, doesn’t it? Well hold your horses…it’s not..." more
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled Notes From WordFest:
Deborah said, "Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 Phew - what a whirlwind this week has been! It’s Monday morning and I’m just catching my breath after three days of presentations for Wordfest in Calgary and Banff (note - this thin Rocky Mountain altitude..." more
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled "Highly Recommended":
Deborah said, "“Exciting to the very end…” -CM Magazine "
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled "Read this Book!":
Deborah said, "“I loved this story! What a perfect story to read this time of year right around Halloween season.” -Coffee For the Brain "
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled "A Great Ghost Tale...":
Deborah said, "“I really loved that LURE is based on a real “haunted house” in Ontario. It’s a great read for Halloween time (or anytime).” -Reading Angel "
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled "A Fun Mysterious/Creepy Read":
Deborah said, "“…all the better because it has that creepy cache of being set on documented things (think exorcism of Emily rose people, soooo much scarier because of the real story!!).” -The Diary of a Bookworm "
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled "LURE is a Little Gem.":
Deborah said, "“I think Lure is a great book, especially to read at this spooky time of the year. The ghost story would appeal to all readers, and fans of historical fiction will enjoy it as well!” -The Bodacious Pen "
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled "Perfect...":
Deborah said, "“From creepy cover to surprising finish, this book delivers a chilling ghost story told from the perspective of both the haunted and the haunt-er.” -The Elliott Review "
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled "Eerie and Unique":
Deborah said, "“The more I flipped the pages, the more I fell in love with the style and layers of the book. The eerie cover that both fascinated me and made me shiver, as well as crafting a novel with multiple meanings that are unraveled throughout the..." more
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled Drumroll please...:
Deborah said, "Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of the fantabulously free copy of kc dyer’s new YA novel, FACING FIRE is….. Shari Green!!! YAY - congrats, Shari!! Kc will be contacting you soon for information on where to send your..." more
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled "Haunting and Poignant":
Deborah said, "“With an unobtrusive intensity, a chilling mystery, and lovely writing, this is one book you won’t want to miss out on. Even though it’s written for YA, I can also easily see Lure appealing to adults. Either way, I highly recommend..." more
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled "Fresh and Engaging!":
Deborah said, "“Lure is a fascinating novel for both teens and adults alike.” -Simply Stacie Book Reviews "
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled "Suspenseful...Chilling...Brilliant":
Deborah said, "“I can guarantee that Kerbel’s story will lure you along until you’ve pieced together all of the answers yourself. It certainly did for me.” -YA Book Shelf "
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled 2011 Upcoming Appearances:
Deborah said, "So nice to be busy! It’s shaping up to be an eventful new year - if you’re in the Toronto or Ottawa area any of these days, come on out and say hi! January 14, 2011 - I’ll be speaking at the CLA special one-day workshop on..." more
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled "Powerful...Penetrating...":
Deborah said, "“I would highly recommend Girl On The Other Side to teen and adult readers alike. In short, anyone who has ever been bullied, bullied someone else, or thought that the bullying of others was wrong will be moved by Kerbel’s..." more
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:55:47 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled "Great...Unique...":
Deborah said, "“I read this around the time all of the bullycide going around and it seriously touched my heart. Very good novel and I highly recommend it!” -That Chick That Reads "
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:49:19 PM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled 2011 Upcoming Appearances:
Deborah said, "So nice to be busy! It’s shaping up to be an eventful new year - if you’re in the Toronto or Ottawa area any of these days, come on out and say hi! January 14, 2011 - I’ll be speaking at the CLA special one-day workshop on..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:00:40 AM
Deborah Kerbel wrote a blog post titled Say 'Hello' to My Newest Baby!:
Deborah said, "As every author will tell you, seeing one’s book cover for the first time is a really big deal. Does the cover art suit your wonderful book? Will it make readers want to pick it up? And even better, actually buy it? Is your name spelled..." more