If you think you saw that doll’s head turn a bit when you walked by, you’d probably be correct in the pages of Ally Malinenko’s latest novel, Broken Dolls. And I was fortunate enough to chat with Ally about the inspiration of the book, why dolls are so creepy, grief horror, writing to grab kids’ attention, and so much more. A HUGE thanks to Ally for her time, and if you’d like to pick up a copy of Broken Dolls or keep up with Ally on social media, check out the links below:

* Ally’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allymalinenko/

* Ally’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@allymalinenko

* Ally’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/allymalinenko.bsky.social

* To Order Broken Dolls: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/broken-dolls-ally-malinenko?variant=43406930804770

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