Monday, May 9, 2016

The Haunted Stepsister and Critique Partners

Today I'm over at the IWSG website talking about How to be a Good Critique Partner. I'd love to see you over there. But first, check out Medeia Sharif's exciting new book!

The Haunted Stepsister
by Medeia Sharif

Published by Leap Books, it is released today!!

Sixth grade isn’t easy for Jesenya Moradi, especially since her father’s recent remarriage and tension with her new stepsister, Kammy. After an incident at school that nearly destroyed Kammy's life, Jess has been desperate to get on Kammy’s good side. But a fateful trip to an allegedly haunted bathroom changes both girls’ lives forever.

The rumors about the bathroom are true, and now Jess is convinced a demon's possessing Kammy. Eerie things happen whenever she's around – flying objects, flickering lights, not to mention the fact that something, or someone, is making people into its puppets.

Worse, the demon seems fixated on making Jess confess her part in ruining Kammy's reputation. Sticking to her Muslim faith, Jess enlists the help of an imam to exorcise the demon from Kammy. But can they get rid of the demon before it destroys her new family?

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Madeia Sharif was born in New York City and she presently calls Miami her home. She received my master’s degree in psychology from Florida Atlantic University. After becoming a voracious reader in high school and a relentless writer dabbling in many genres in college, she found her niche writing for young people. Today she’s a MG and YA writer published through various presses. In addition to being a writer, she is a public school teacher. Her memberships include Mensa, ALAN, and SCBWI.


22 comments:

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

That's today? It snuck up on me!

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Congrats to Medeia.

Victoria Marie Lees said...

Wow! The plot sounds intriguing. All the luck with your new book, Madeia. I love the cover. Lynda, thanks for sharing this with your readers. I'm on my way over to IWSG web to check your post.

Nicola said...

Congratulations Medeia. Sounds fascinating and the cover looks amazing. Wishing you lots of success!

Susan Gourley/Kelley said...

Congrats to Madeia. Your tips on critique partners are terrific and spot on.

Pat Hatt said...

Congrats to Medeia indeed!

Natalie Aguirre said...

Congrats to Medeia on her new book! She's an inspiration to us all.

cleemckenzie said...

I read this and enjoyed it. Keep up the good work, Medeia!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Victoria :)

Juneta key said...

Congrats on the release
Juneta @ Writer's Gambit

Sheena-kay Graham said...

Congrats Medeia.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for participating in my blitz.

Crystal Collier said...

I don't know how she does it--all these quick book releases. Way to go, Medeia! Lynda, I'm headed to check out your post.

Unknown said...

Yay Medeia! Burning up the interwebs!

Joylene Nowell Butler said...

Madeia, your book sounds wonderful. Congratulations! I love the cover!

Carol Riggs said...

This sounds great! I love the title and the name "Jesenya," too. CONGRATS on the release, Medeia!! Best wishes for you and your new book.

emaginette said...

This will knock socks off. :-)

Anna from elements of emaginette

Mark said...

The Haunted Stepsister sounds like a great read:)

Christine Rains said...

Congratulations to Medeia! :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

You are most welcome

Nas said...

The Haunted Stepsister sounds intriguing. Congrats Medeia!

Misha Gerrick said...

Congrats, Medeia!