Hi guys!!!!

It’s Janet, your old Big Big Brother mama, here to say hello!

First I just want to say how much I miss ya’ll, and writing for BBB full time. Some of you long-time readers may remember that I was the original author of our fantastic site.

Two years ago, I ‘retired’ to pursue my life-long dream of writing Young Adult fiction. But I left you in the absolute BEST of hands, because Todd is simply AMAZING!! I read his updates every day, and just like you, I can’t wait to hear his thoughts on this upcoming season! (Come ON!! Get started already, CBS!!)

(BTW–Looks like it’s gonna be a DOOZY!!)

Some exciting things have been happening for me, and before the season starts, I wanted to pop in and give you a little update. 🙂

Last fall, I signed a very nice deal with NYC publisher, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, for my debut Young Adult Time Travel series, INTO THE DIM, which will hit bookstores (and Amazon, etc.) on March 1st, 2016!! A few days ago, the gorgeous cover was revealed on the Fiction site, YABooksCentral.com. You all mean so much to me, that I just had to share my good news!

Thank you so much for being part of my life, and here’s to a KICKASS Big Brother 2015 Season!

And without any more of my yapping….Here it is:

                                              INTO THE DIM

INTO THE DIM by Janet B Tayor

In Hope Walton’s small town, being the “homeschooled girl” with crippling phobias doesn’t exactly endear her to her adoptive dad’s perfectly blond, perfectly southern family. But when her mom is killed in a natural disaster thousands of miles from home, Hope’s secluded world crumbles. Foisted off on an aunt she’s never met, Hope travels to Scotland where she soon discovers her mom was more than a brilliant academic. A member of a secret society of time travelers, Hope’s mom is alive, though currently trapped in the twelfth century, during the age of King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Now Hope must conquer her fears and travel back the a brutal, medieval world to rescue her mom before she’s lost for good.
Along the way, Hope will learn more family secrets, and meet a mysterious boy who could be vital to setting her mother free . . . or the key to Hope’s undoing.

“[I]NTO THE DIM is a time-travel adventure that will leave readers breathless.  Janet Taylor has woven a story that will capture adventure seekers and romance lovers and pull them along for the ride.”
— Joelle Charbonneau – New York Times Best Selling author of THE TESTING trilogy
“[J]anet B Taylor’s INTO THE DIM is one truly enjoyable read. A fast-paced, time-travel adventure with rogue Tesla science and Middle Ages history, it will make you want to jump back into the English court, after a proper round of smallpox and typhoid vaccines, of course.” 
—Kendare Blake, author of ANNA DRESSED IN BLOOD
“[J]anet B. Taylor’s INTO THE DIM shines bright.  This debut time travel novel captures the imagination and takes the reader on a fascinating journey to 12th century England, deftly weaving historical characters like Eleanor of Aquitaine and Thomas Becket into the drama. Rich with period detail, and an intriguing lead character, this is YA science fiction at its best.”
— Rysa Walker, Bestselling author of THE CHRONOS FILES
“[S]cience, historical fantasy, time travel adventure, magic gemstones, star-crossed loves, a quest of the heart, and the constant threat of impending doom…Janet Taylor’s INTO THE DIM checks all my must-have boxes!”
—Alethea Kontis, author of THE WOODCUTTER SERIES

Janet B TaylorJanet B Taylor lives in such a small town in Arkansas that if you happen to sneeze when you pass by, you’ll totally miss it. (Cause, you know, you can’t sneeze with your eyes open. For real–try it–it’s impossible)
Book One of her YA novel series, INTO THE DIM, debuts March 1st, 2016 from publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Janet’s a reader/fan first and a writer second. For four years she authored web content for the mega fan site, BigBigBrother.com, and is a contributing member of the Historical Novel society and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives with her fantastic husband, two hilarious sons, and Dorda the diabetic dog who won’t win any beauty contests, but has a “nice personality”.

 

For you writers and/or book lovers out there–it would mean the world to me if you wanted to add INTO THE DIM to your Goodreads list! And if you’re interested in reading the book SOON!!!! I’d love it if you entered the giveaway on the cover reveal to win an Advanced Reader Copy!!

Miss You ALL!! And Here’s to Big Brother 2015! May it be the best yet!!!




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