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Top Ten Authors Who Deserve More Recognition
Author names link to their Goodreads profile.
1. Heather Dixon
Heather only has one book out, and because she works full time as an animation artist, her next book is taking her sweet time. But seriously, her book Entwined is amazing and one of my favourite books of all time. And she also has the coolest blog where she talks about art and drawing and Mary Poppins.
2. Shirley Marr
Shirley is a Perth-born Aussie with two books out, Fury and Preloved. Apparently they’re hard to track down, but they are SO worth it. Shirley is the biggest sweetheart I’ve ever met and one of the nicest people. Because her books are so hard to find, they’re not that widely known. BUT THEY SHOULD BE.
3. Lauren Oliver
Don’t underestimate Lauren Oliver. Her novel Delirium was trying to get a TV show before they shot the poor thing down, probably for not having any boobs in it or being too dissimilar to reality TV or whatever it is people are watching nowadays. She is an amazing writer who has a magical way with words and a rare insight into how teens think.
4. Maria V Snyder
Oh my god just go and read her books and then come back and we can have a civilised discussion over how ass she kicks. Seriously, it’s like the woman writes books SPECIFICALLY for me.
5. Garth Nix
Garth Nix was kicking ass all over the female-protagonist YA high fantasy genre back in the 90s, way before it was cool. AND he’s an Aussie. AND he’s a rare male writer who can legit write believably from a teen girl’s point of view.
6. Kristin Cashore
Kristin Cashore writes beautiful if slightly unconventional and controversial YA high fantasy (OMG feminism and casual sex! CONTROVERSY!). BUT her first book Graceling is getting a movie, so you better check it out before it hits the big screen!
7. Lauren DeStefano
The darling of the social media world, Lauren DeStefano comes from a literary background, so her novels are always exquisitely written. The reason she deserves more recognition? She’s dealing with chronic anxiety and tweets daily about her four cats.
8. Cynthia Hand
Cynthia Hand is widely known (at least in my friend groups) for having written THAT angel novel – you know, where the angels actually had jobs to do. She is also widely known for making everyone cry. AND she actually teaches creative writing, so she practices what she preaches.
9. Glenda Larke
Little-known Aussie fantasy writer. I confess I’ve only read one trilogy of her – the Isles of Glory trilogy – but it’s an adult book that will definately appeal to YA readers. It’s completely fantasy and has a strong female outcast lead. It’s one of the few adult series I absolutely adore because generally I hate adult fiction.
10. Louise Cooper
Louise is only my hero, my literary inspiration and literally got me through high school. Sadly she passed away in 2009 before she completed her last novel, but her readers know her as the creator of Tarod, the highly sexy (apparently) bad boy/hero/villain (really he is all three) of the Time Master trilogy. I spent years collecting her out of print books and I can’t sing her praises enough. She was a real master of literature and if you like fantasy at all you should try to read one of her books.
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About Nemo
A lover of kittens and all things sparkly, Nemo has a degree in English Literature and specialises in reviewing contemporary, paranormal, mystery/thriller, historical, sci-fi and fantasy Young Adult fiction. She is especially drawn to novels about princesses, strong female friendships, magical powers, and assassins.
Belle
Totally agree about Miss Marr!
Nemo
That’s because she is so sweet and everyone loves her! LOL
Merin
I read Fury and really enjoyed it. I also have Preloved but haven’t had a chance to read it! I think both books are now available on Fishpond, though, for those who want to track down copies. 🙂
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Nemo
That’s good news for international readers! Thanks, Merin!
ChrissiReads
I love Cynthia Hand! I’ve only read Wither from Lauren DeStefano, but I think she could turn out to be one of my favourites.
Nemo
Lauren Destefano just has this magical way with words that i think more people would appreciate if they gave her a chance. And Cynthia Hand gave us a new form of angel novel, which I loved.
Lizzy's Dark Fiction
I’m embarrased to not have read any of these authors…yet. But, I will! Yes! I have some of their books on my bookshelf. I really have way too many books on my ‘unread’ bookshelf.
books for a delicate eternity
I love Maria V Snyder, and Lauren DeStefano! They’re both simply amazing authors. 😀
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Nemo
It’s like they write specifically for me, like they can see into my brain!
books for a delicate eternity
I feel the same way. Especially with Snyder. She is such a perfect author <3
Tanya Patrice
Love Snyder and Cashore too! Glad to see them getting more recognition 🙂
Nemo
They are totally my kind of books, like they are written with me in mind!
dottleddolly
Maria V. Synder is one of my favourite authors, cannot wait for the next book in the Avry of Kazan series. I love inside out and outside in, they are a little different from what she usually writes but it’s just as good.
Nemo
I am looking forward to the next book in the Healer series as well, I think it’s just what I wanted after Poison Study!
dottleddolly
Both series are great, The healer series has slightly more consistency for me, but the study series is still one of my faves.
Nemo
I haven’t finished the study series yet but thanks for the heads up.
Andi ABCs
I MUST read Cynthia Hand. I have had her on my NOOK forever and have just never read it. This summer it’s on!
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Nemo
Great idea! What a great summer read, I hope you love it!
vmcarswell
There are several writers on here that are awesome! I think it is really cool that Cynthia Hand also teaches creative writing 🙂 Great list! My TTT.
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Nemo
I think it’s great as well – she shows that you can teach what you produce. Not all teachers can do that.
Bekka @ Pretty Deadly Reviews
I keep seeing Kristin Cashore pop up today! While I feel like she has a pretty huge fan base, I totally agree that more people should read her books. I just love the feminist themes in her books, especially when the young women make decisions about their sexuality. Anyway, great pick!
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Nemo
I think a lot of people are put off from her books because they are so confronting about feminine issues like that, but I am glad she got a movie out of it and it should be really good!
nikihawkes
All of the authors on your list I’ve either read (and loved) or have on my TBR pile – your tastes rock and it makes me want to pick up poison study even sooner than I had planned. I love Glenda Larke and and tickled you included her on your list, too.
Nemo
Niki you know we both have really similar taste! You totally should read Poison Study, it’s really worth it! And Glenda Larke is so awesome, I love her Isles of Glory trilogy so much.