Indie Reads Aloud with D.A. Reed and "The Disaster Called Rue Taylor"

Indie Reads Aloud Radio

Episode #43

The Disaster Called Rue Taylor
by D.A. Reed

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About The Author: D.A. Reed (Deborah Reed) writes young adult novels—from page-turning thrillers to stories based on challenges children and adults face every day.

Her stories have garnered the attention of readers and fellow authors alike. Since 2016, author Johnathan Rand has invited her to be a writing instructor at his Author Quest writing camp for young writers. She was also asked to present at several writer and educator conferences including the North of 45 Retreat for Writers; Delta Kappa Gamma Women’s Educator Conference; and regional district libraries. Deborah also offers writing workshops at various venues. Deborah’s international travels include leading creative writing workshops to children—most notably at the Sharjah International Book Fair in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

D.A. Reed’s books have received acclaim, notably: Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards in the category of Young Adult Fiction for All The Things We Didn’t See (2021) and Dare Accepted (2020); Best Indie Book Award (BIBA) in the category of Young Adult Drama for All The Things We Didn’t See (2021) and  Nothin’ But Gutters And Pocket Change (2020); and Independent Press Award “Distinguished Favorite 2022” for All The Things We Didn’t See.

She also writes Suspense/Thriller fiction for adults, including Three Thrilling Tales, One Killer Book!, The Caitlin O’Reitly Mystery Series, and Web of Decieit; as well as a collection of humorous essays, Chicken Butthair: Tales of an Over-Caffeinated Human.

You may also find Deborah’s short horror stories published in Share Your Scare: A Lulu Anthology, and annual literary and visual arts magazine The Garfield Lake Review.

Deborah lives with her husband and family in Western Michigan.

Book Title: The Disaster Called Rue Taylor

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Book Synopsis: Kicked out of several schools, Rue is running out of options. Bridgton High is her last chance, not only to graduate, but to find out what happened to her brother who disappeared from that very school a year earlier.

As Rue begins to uncover secrets hidden within the walls of Bridgton High, she realizes her brother’s disappearance is closely tied to those secrets—and that every choice she makes as she fights for the truth has powerful consequences.

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