Along for the Ride
Books, Writing & Life with Author Stacy Juba
Come along for the ride for book news, writing insights, behind-the-scenes stories, hockey posts, and glimpses into life as an author. Browse the latest posts from Stacy below, or explore by topic to find something that catches your interest.
Amusement Parks That Inspired Storybook Valley Series
Several amusement parks inspired my Storybook Valley chick lit series, set at a fictional theme park in the Catskills of New York, but it all began once upon a time in Story Land. We had just left Cinderella's castle at Story Land in Glen, New Hampshire when the...
Why It Took 26 Years to Publish the Sequel to Face-Off
It took me 26 years to publish a sequel to my classic YA hockey book Face-Off. How crazy is it that the sequel, Offsides, just came out this fall? Bizarre, right? It's even crazier when you consider that I wrote Face-Off when I was a teenager. I got really obsessed...
Behind the Scenes With Audiobook Narrator Karen Commins Part 2
If you get the audiobook online and give it a listen, within two minutes you'll know why I feel as if a fairy godmother connected me with Karen Commins, who narrated my chick lit romantic comedy Fooling Around With Cinderella. (Storybook Valley #1) Thanks to ACX for...
The Audiobook Narration Process: Behind the Scenes – Part 1
I swear that my fairy godmother helped to connect me with Karen Commins, the audiobook narrator for my chick lit romantic comedy Fooling Around With Cinderella. (Storybook Valley #1). As soon as I heard her audition, I knew she was perfect for the project. I wasn't...
10 Royal Romance Books About Princes & Princesses
If you like reading about princes, princesses, and happily ever after, then check out these books. I had so much fun writing my chick lit/sweet romance Fooling Around With Cinderella that I thought it would be neat to make a list of other royal romance books. If you...
Fairy Tale Fun – 10 Not-to-Be Missed Cinderella Romance Novels
With the release of my Cinderella romance Fooling Around With Cinderella, I thought it would be fun to make a list of other Cinderella romance novels. If you like modern-day Cinderella retellings, then be sure to check out these books. The Cinderella Princess (Royal...
8 YA Novels About Divorce for Teens
I was inspired to make a reading list of YA Novels about divorce since my book Face-Off includes that topic as one of its themes. I hope young readers will find this list helpful. Do you have a book to add to the list? Feel free to post in the comments. Face-Off (Book...
10 YA Sports Books for Teens & Tweens
I hope you enjoy the below list showcasing 10 Young Adult Sports Novels. Since my book Face-Off is a sports novel for teens and tweens, I was inspired to make a reading list of other books with similar themes. Here’s some great selections from this category available...
Audiobook Narrator Cassandra Morris: Behind the Scenes
If you enjoy audiobooks or have ever wondered about the process of narrating and producing an audiobook, then have I got a treat for you! Below is an interview with Cassandra Morris, who narrated my paranormal young adult novel Dark Before Dawn. Cassandra and I met...