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My second choice for #5AuthorsImThankful4 is Padma Venkatraman. I read her novel A Time to Dance earlier this year, and it's one of the most beautiful things I've ever enjoyed. She also spoke at this year's James River Writers Conference this past October in Richmond. This lady is a force to be reckoned with, and my wife and I enjoyed talking with her. Her spirit is as beautiful as her writing. #YALit #PadmaVenkatraman #youngadultnovel

A Time to Dance is one of the most beautifully written novels I've ever read. Had the pleasure of spending a lot of time with the author at this year's James River Writers Conference. I was thrilled to discover she's just as beautiful and brilliant as her writing. Can't recommend this novel enough. This was one of the many books I added to my collection this past month. #ATimeToDance #PadmaVenkatraman #YALit #youngadult #verse

I've been on a big book buying tear (for me, anyway) during the past month. That's what happens when you go to a bunch of writer conferences and writer award events. Out of this big stack, I'm probably gonna start with the one on top, Fear the Drowning Deep by Sarah Glenn Marsh. I was excited to learn she lives in the Richmond area, same as I do. #YALit #YA #ATimeToDance #ClimbingTheStairs #PadmaVenkatraman #BurnBabyBurn #MegMedina #fantasy