Embark on an Island Adventure
By Caitlin Taylor So The end of summer may be upon us, but who says you still can’t transport yourself to an island tropical or otherwise? Here are five YA books you should pick up if you’re longing for an unforgettable getaway (in every sense of the word). Claudine Henry has her future plans set […]
Through the Looking Glass Challenge Winner
Thank you to all the writers that submitted their work to be considered for Voyage YA by Uncharted‘s Through the Looking Glass Challenge. We are thrilled to announce the winner here! XXX Winner “#83: Kimberly Frank Is a Skank” by Sharon Inkpen XXX Finalists “Emmeline’s Toes” by Claire Alongi“Angels in the Waiting Room” by Carlos […]
Uncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize Judged by Keshe Chow Winners
Judge Keshe Chow has chosen the three co-winners for this contest! We will also be publishing: Coyote Viscious by Koada Artifact by Chansey Choi
Quite Unusual: An Interview with Dave Goodman
David Goodman is a novelist and short story writer based in East Lothian, Scotland. His debut novel, A Reluctant Spy, will be released by Headline Books on September 12. I recently heard David speak about his work and was blown away by his surefooted approach to writing and his generosity in sharing craft insights. Huge […]
Mysterious and Eerie, and a bit Haunting: An Interview with Cayce Osborne
Cayce Osborne’s debut mystery/thriller, I Know What You Did, has been called “A whip-smart and thoroughly engaging psychological thriller, with a highly memorable protagonist and a brilliantly original narrative concept.” I’ve had the pleasure of reading early drafts of several of Cayce’s manuscripts, and I’ve loved every one. Her writing is inviting and easy to […]
YA OPEN
This contest is now closed. Thank you for your submissions! Voyage YA by Uncharted is pleased to announce our newest contest, the YA OPEN, judged by Voyage editors. Send us your wildest, most electric YA prose. We want to see drama, enigma, and tension. Your prose should glimmer with energy, with passion in every sentence. […]
What’s New On BookTok?
By Caitlin Taylor So You’ve heard what your friends are talking about. You’ve passed by the table at Barnes & Noble. You’ve watched the TikToks. So, what’s new on BookTok? Justin and Emma find each other and connect because they have the same curse: every person they date finds their partner for life the second […]
Less is More: Declutter Your Prose by Ditching Modifiers
By Jessica Berg Oh, adjectives and adverbs! We love to use them, especially in zero drafts. They’re accessible, quick, and easy, and they help us get the story out of our minds and onto the screen/page. But are they doing our writing any good? Probably not – at least not in the final version of […]
Uncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize Judged by Keshe Chow Shortlist
We’ve narrowed the shortlist down to fifteen great novel excerpts, which have been sent to judge Keshe Chow. We hope to announce our winners in four to five weeks!
Meet Your Next AI Friend
By Caitlin Taylor So Artificial intelligence is on the rise and everyone’s mind as another chatbot or generative AI application emerges on every site you use or engage with. But have you met these AI characters? Check out these YA books (written by real humans!) that take place in worlds powered by artificial intelligence and […]
Young Adults Write YA Contest Winners
Thank you to all the young adults that submitted their work to be considered for Voyage YA by Uncharted‘s Young Adults Write YA Contest. We are excited to announce the winners here! XXX Winners First Place: “Tears Like Summer Rain” by Rose RasorSecond Place: “All Mad Here” by Emi DavisThird Place: “The Bird Bag” by […]
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