Another school shooting today at a town in Michigan. I published a book, COME SIT BY ME, that searches for the cause of one such (fictional) shooting. You can buy it as a holiday present for a teenager you know. Here are some unsolicited reviews by readers:

"I felt Come Sit By Me was written by a guy for a guy."

--Christina Li, Net Galley

"I think this is an important read because it is such a taboo subject."

--Griff Stevens, Net Galley

"This book is exceptional....These characters are tautly defined and Mr. Hoobler's grasp of their motivations is nothing short of amazing....This is the first novel dealing with school shootings I've been able to read, and it is highly worth reading."

--Mallory Anne-Marie Forbes, Net Galley

"This is definitely a book that will split adults, you'll either love it or you'll hate it. With teens I can see this book being hugely popular, not only does it deal with things that are prevalent to their world but each character, good and bad, is easy to connect with. Combine that with a clear writing style, fast paced plot & some juicy twists and teens will gobble this one up! Highly recommended to all YA teens ages 14 and up, this is a must read! I would also highly recommend this to adults who are interested in getting inside the true psyche of today's American teenager, regardless of what you might find there!"

--Jennifer La Duca, Net Galley