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Werewolf Pack Dynamics

Full Shift by Jennifer Dugan, Kristen Seaton

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So imagine if you were a female teenage werewolf, who felt like an outsider even among your pack.   And imagine if you happened to think you were making a supernatural connection with your crush, a girl you’ve known since grade four, but it turned out to be a bit of a miscommunication.  And imagine what if your dad had passed away (being a werewolf, does not exempt people from death) and you are trying to deal with that?  On top of all that what if […]

Verona Comics

Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan

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Verona Comics is yet another modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet. The two star-crossed kiddos in this story meet at a comic convention prom. Jubilee is dressed as a peacock character from her step-mother’s indie comic when she encounters a young man in a button down shirt wearing a Batman mask. Jubilee was tasked with leaving her comfort zone to add some life experience to her cello playing, so she spends the evening talking with Office Batman. Afterwards, even though it was supposed to be […]

Hot Dog Girl

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

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It’s the summer before senior year, and Elouise/Lou is determined to make it the best, most epic summer yet. This plan centers on winning over long-time crush Nick. They work together at Magic Castle Playland, a small local amusement park. Nick is one of the diving pirates, but Lou has spent her two years serving as a hot dog outside the food stands. Unfortunately, Nick has a girlfriend, the pretty, nice, literally-plays-Cinderella Jessa. How is a hot dog supposed to compete with that? Other than […]



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