Description: Objects magically fly through the air. Lights flicker. Strange abilities wreak havoc on Echo's life, and she will do just about anything to get rid of them. Even if it means sharing her secret with Connor, the gorgeous, frightening stranger who appears out of thin air and possesses shocking supernatural abilities. But can she trust him?
Brief description: Skye Genaro is the award-winning author of teen paranormal romance books, novelettes and short stories. Echo Across Time, the first book in her series, received a Wishing Shelf bronze award for best teen book in 2015. She has also written several full length screenplays, one of which was optioned for production. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and worked in market research in the technology sector for many years. After leaving the corporate world far behind she began honing her storytelling skills. She has worked in the writing industry for a decade as a booking and marketing agent, a conference coordinator for the Willamette Writers, and is a former Willamette Writers board member. As a volunteer, Skye reported on issues related to adult literacy, both locally and nationally, for Oregon Literacy. Skye loves writing about personal power, especially how girls and women tend to repress it, learn to embrace it, and eventually choose to use it. She writes about teen characters because those years are so important in defining a young woman's individuality and identity. When Skye set out to write the Echo Across Time series she thought it would be fun to take a look at the dynamics of personal power, but through a supernatural lens. In the series, Echo begins as a girl whose paranormal ability brings fear and upheaval into her life. Yet, by learning to embrace her unique gifts, she becomes a leader and a positive example of what is possible when we honor our true selves. One of Skye's favorite things to do is talk to students about writing, and she has spoken and taught at libraries and high schools in the U.S. Now taking advantage of technology, she also does Skype visits with classes and book clubs around the country. Popular topics with teachers and students include the life of an author and the craft of writing. To arrange a Skype visit, contact her at skyegenarobooks@gmail.com. When she's not writing, Skye is seeking out her next adventure. She and her husband can be found buzzing through the streets of Delhi on a tuk-tuk, rock climbing in Thailand, and canoeing whitewater rapids closer to home. She's visited seventeen countries to date, many of them more than once. A fan of libraries and their ongoing efforts to improve literacy, it is her personal goal to give away one of her e-books to every high school and middle library in the country. Skye lives in Portland with her husband. You can find out more about Skye at http: //skyegenaro.com, or contact her at skyegenarobooks@gmail.com.
Review Quotes: "A fun, teen novel packed full of paranormal powers and a sprinkling of romance. A BRONZE medal winner and highly recommended." -The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, 2016 "Paranormal romance is nothing new: in fact, it's a standard in many adult supernatural reads these days; and plenty of teen romances include a dose of fantasy as well. Quite often it boils down to the quest... and its presentation of possibilities - and it's here that Echo Across Time shines in its divergence from anticipated paths. In the end, the focus on personal choices and what's involved in making them becomes the real heart and strength of this saga, with the themes of romance and supernatural abilities ultimately proving only the wrapping around the bigger picture." -D. Donovan, Senior Book Reviewer, Midwest Book Reviews "I highly recommend this book to all fans of young adult paranormal romance. I think you will love it." -Indie Writing Blog "A very well written and thoroughly enjoyable fantasy adventure. The story grips from the first paragraph and never lets you go. The standard of the writing was also excellent and the author shows she can handle a number of complex characters. The plot was twisty but not overly complicated, and the ending was satisfying and cleverly sets up the story for the next book in the set." -Wishing Shelf Award Judge, Editor "Wow! What a super-cool book. I loved it." -Wishing Shelf Award Reader, Boy, aged 14 "I liked Echo very much. She was strong and determined but she could be a bit 'mushy' too. Sort of reminds me of the girl in The Hunger Games. I'd recommend this to any teenager." -Wishing Shelf Award Reader, Girl, aged 15