About

[This blog is now retired]

Zigzag Timeline is a blog about anything having to do with books. The title, "Zigzag Timeline," refers to the storytelling device some writers use in which the narrative, after chugging along for a while, skips ahead in time for dramatic effect and then fills in what happened via flashbacks.

I, Mary Fan, am the author of Starswept (YA sci-fi), the Jane Colt trilogy (space opera), the Flynn Nightsider series (YA dark fantasy), and the Fated Stars novellas (YA high fantasy). I am also the co-editor of Brave New Girls YA sci-fi anthologies, which are dedicated to encouraging girls to explore STEM professions.




In accordance with the FTC Guidelines for blogging and endorsements, Zigzag Timeline would like you to know that while I do purchase my own books for review, you can assume that most books reviewed here at Zigzag Timeline were sent to me by the publisher or author.  Receiving a book from a publisher or author in no way guarantees a review, and I will always give my honest opinion about  a book.