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Eric Smith is a Young Adult author and literary agent with P.S. Literary living in Philadelphia. His latest novel, Don't Read the Comments, was published by Inkyard Press in January 2020.
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Love at First Set
A Novel
Jennifer Dugan - 2023-05-30
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Sometimes true love takes a little heavy lifting The gym is Lizzie's life--it's her passion, her job, and the only place that's ever felt like home. Unfortunately, her bosses consider her a glorified check-in girl at best, and the gym punching bag at worst. When their son, Lizzie's best friend, James, begs her to be his plus one at his perf...
Eric Smith
2023-03-03T12:43:15.000Z
Finished reading @JL_Dugan’s adult rom-com debut this week, LOVE AT FIRST SET, and goodness was it so delightful. Wildly hilarious with this powerful story about toxic families playing out alongside the romance, it brought some tears. 🧡 It’s out in April!      source
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Planes, Trains, and All the Feels
Livy Hart - 2023-05-23
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A steamy romance novel follows two strangers on a road trip full of surprises, pitfalls, and passion. Inspired by "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles," readers will love this modern take on a classic adventure. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Tessa Bailey.
Eric Smith
2023-01-16T18:21:40.000Z
What are your fav book titles with puns or clever word play? Mine: 🚞 Planes Trains & All the Feels by @LivyHartRomance 💀 Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by @LishMcBride 🧙🏽‍♂️ Mage Against the Machine by @ShaunBarger 🐥 Tweet Cute by @dilemmalord 🐳 Moby Clique by @CaraLockwood      source
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Mage Against the Machine
Shaun Barger - 2018-10-30
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In the year 2120, a young man named Nikolai discovers a shocking truth about the world he thought he knew: the humans aren't dead. In fact, they're at war with machine intelligences outside the protective domes where Nikolai and his fellow mages live. When he meets Jem, a powerful human fighter with cybernetic enhancements, he must choose between his loyalty to the mages and his newfound friendship with Jem. Mage Against the Machine blends Harry Potter-style magic with Terminator-style action for an adrenaline-fueled adventure.
Eric Smith
2023-01-16T18:21:40.000Z
What are your fav book titles with puns or clever word play? Mine: 🚞 Planes Trains & All the Feels by @LivyHartRomance 💀 Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by @LishMcBride 🧙🏽‍♂️ Mage Against the Machine by @ShaunBarger 🐥 Tweet Cute by @dilemmalord 🐳 Moby Clique by @CaraLockwood      source
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Hold Me Closer, Necromancer
Lish McBride - 2010-10-12
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Discover a world where normal life intersects with dark magic in this thrilling page-turner. Sam never expected to be caught up in the dangerous world of necromancy, but when a creepy necromancer sees his potential, Sam discovers that he too has strange powers. With his worst nightmare now after him, he has only a week to figure things out and must rely on the help of his new paranormal friends. Can Sam keep himself alive with his newfound powers?
Eric Smith
2023-01-16T18:21:40.000Z
What are your fav book titles with puns or clever word play? Mine: 🚞 Planes Trains & All the Feels by @LivyHartRomance 💀 Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by @LishMcBride 🧙🏽‍♂️ Mage Against the Machine by @ShaunBarger 🐥 Tweet Cute by @dilemmalord 🐳 Moby Clique by @CaraLockwood      source
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Moby Clique
Cara Lockwood - 2008-03-04
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"Surviving junior year is one thing, but navigating a private school staffed by the ghosts of famous dead writers with your kid sister in tow? Miranda Tate has her hands full. Summer reading assignment in tow, Miranda struggles to keep her head above water while working at her stepmom's all-pink boutique and sorting out her feelings for a brooding friend who happens to be a fictional character. But when her sister disappears in the woods, Miranda must muster all her courage to save her from a mysterious, terrifying entity lurking in the depths of Whale Cove."
Eric Smith
2023-01-16T18:21:40.000Z
What are your fav book titles with puns or clever word play? Mine: 🚞 Planes Trains & All the Feels by @LivyHartRomance 💀 Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by @LishMcBride 🧙🏽‍♂️ Mage Against the Machine by @ShaunBarger 🐥 Tweet Cute by @dilemmalord 🐳 Moby Clique by @CaraLockwood      source
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Hench
A Novel
Natalie Zina Walschots - 2020-09-22
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This thrilling novel follows Anna, a temp worker who does mundane tasks for criminals lurking beneath the surface of the world. When she gets injured from an encounter with a so-called "hero," she discovers that her suffering is far from unique. With her internet research skills, Anna discovers the power of data and how to weaponize it. By tallying up the human cost of caped forces of nature, she realizes that the line between good and evil is mostly marketing. Employed once again, this time by one of the worst villains on earth, Anna becomes an increasingly valuable lieutenant who might just save the world.
Eric Smith
2023-01-08T18:27:02.000Z
@SunshineDuk @RebeccaPodos @NatalieZed Oh I adore that book, and recently ordered it for my wife. 🥰      source
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I Came All This Way to Meet You
Writing Myself Home
Jami Attenberg - 2022-01-11
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Unlock your creativity and discover your voice with this inspiring memoir of transformation. Join author Jami Attenberg on her travels around the world as she grapples with questions of mortality, otherworldliness, and what we leave behind. Exploring themes of friendship, independence, class, and drive, this book is a must-read for anyone determined to listen to their own creative calling.
Eric Smith
2022-12-27T15:13:24.000Z
I get asked about craft and writing life books all the time, and these were my favorites this year. Never Say You Can’t Survive by @charliejane. I Came All This Way to Meet You by @jamiattenberg. Me and @fran_wilde taught from Survive, and I read Jami’s book just yesterday. ❤️      source
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Never Say You Can't Survive
Charlie Jane Anders - 2021-08-17
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"Empower your mind and survival skills with this inspiring manual during unprecedented times. Written by an experienced author, Never Say You Can't Survive offers personal anecdotes, insightful strategies, and a call to resistance through writing. Discover the power of your imagination and turn it into action towards a better future."
Eric Smith
2022-12-27T15:13:24.000Z
I get asked about craft and writing life books all the time, and these were my favorites this year. Never Say You Can’t Survive by @charliejane. I Came All This Way to Meet You by @jamiattenberg. Me and @fran_wilde taught from Survive, and I read Jami’s book just yesterday. ❤️      source
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The Family Fang
A Novel
Kevin Wilson - 2011-08-01
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A hilarious and heartrending novel exploring the complexities of family relationships and the struggle to forge one's own identity amidst a backdrop of unconventional performance art. When siblings Annie and Buster Fang return home after years away, they must confront their eccentric and demanding artist parents, Caleb and Camille. A New York Times bestseller, this book has been called "brilliant" by Ann Patchett and a "total blast" by Hannah Pittard. It's also been adapted into a major motion picture starring Nicole Kidman, Jason Bateman, and Christopher Walken.
Eric Smith
2022-12-27T00:35:21.000Z
@kianangu Have you watched The Family Fang? I loved the book so much and his adaption was just perfect.      source
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Vampire Weekend
A Novel
Mike Chen - 2023-01-31
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This book is about a rather unglamorous side of being a vampire that includes a lot of blood bags and night jobs. The main character Louise Chao is a lonely vampire who finds a sense of belonging in the punk rock scene. When a long-lost relative shows up, Louise begins to feel a connection, but as her true identity is revealed, things get dangerous. The book explores the idea of family and what lengths one will go to protect them.
Eric Smith
2022-11-19T00:37:52.000Z
This book is so much fun and so moving. @mikechenwriter really out did himself with this one. ✨      source
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