There is nothing I love more than finding a new author who blows my socks off and keeps me up reading well past my bedtime.
With Christmas on the way, I'll tempt you with a list of my favorite finds from 2014:
1. Susan Kaye Quinn: Third Daughter, Second Daughter, and First Daughter.
A bollywood steampunk trilogy, how is that for a combination? I enjoyed the world-building, interesting plot lines, and delicious descriptions.
I enjoyed Quinn's other series: The Mindjack Trilogy, a dystopian YA set in Chicago. In a world where everyone can read minds, how do you fight back?
And the Debt Collector serial: Time is a commodity, have you earned yours or is it time to collect?
A second Debt Collector series will be completed December 15.
http://www.amazon.com/Susan-Kaye-Quinn/e/B003TTJRXU/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1412965562&sr=8-2-ent
2. Brenna Yovanoff: The Replacement, The Space Between, Paper Valentine, and Fiendish. Her stories are modern-day fables reminiscent of the Brothers Grimm. The plots are slight, but her glorious use of language and description makes up for them. Paper Valentine was my least favorite. The other three I could not put down.
http://www.amazon.com/Brenna-Yovanoff/e/B003VKZBT6/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1412965242&sr=8-2-ent
3. A. R. Kahler: The Immortal Circus Trilogy
This circus performer has terrific world-building and delightful wordsmithery. Queen Mab runs a circus and it is a hell of a show. This is a trilogy I will never forget.
He is working on a new series: The Hunted.
http://www.amazon.com/A.-R.-Kahler/e/B006N8JB12/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1412965992&sr=8-2-ent
I can't wait to see what 2015 will serve up. More yummies please! If you've discovered an exciting new voice, let me know in the comments (no blantant self-promo please - this is a time to pay forward).