2016 Summer MG/YA Booklist!
I’m so excited about this summer’s Middle Grade and Young Adult reading list! There are a ton of new releases and some favorites recommended by readers. Today’s list is different from…
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Rita Finalist Pintip Dunn: How I Wrote The Darkest Lie on a Cell Phone
I’m so excited to be part of the Release Blitz for Pintip Dunn’s THE DARKEST LIE! Pintip isn’t just a great friend, she’s a fabulous writer and I can’t wait…
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A Beach, an Anniversary, and Two Babies: A Tale of My Favorite Vacation
Today’s Writer Wednesday post is about our favorite vacation. Since most of my vacations are either with our family or on the beach, there’s not much to talk about. We…
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It’s A New (Blog) World Indeed
It’s been a busy few weeks here. I’ve worked on two manuscripts, taken three courses, finaled in two contests with my YA manuscript Wicker Hollows, went on submission with my…
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Sometimes Change isn’t Bad. Sometimes it’s Beautiful.
Change is always hard, but sometimes it’s necessary. And, sometimes, it can hold a beauty we can’t see until we’re on the other side.
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Embarrassing Stories: Not for the Faint-Hearted
Today’s Writer Wednesday’s post is about our most embarrassing moments. My problem is there are so many, it’s hard to choose. I’m not coordinated so there are instances of me falling, tripping,…
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For Reading and Writing, There’s No Place Like Home
This month’s Writer Wednesdays post is about our favorite places to read and write. Since I love to to do both, I have lots of corners to work in depending on what the family…
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2016 Mid-Winter MG/YA Reading List
Did you know I have my own army? Unlike most armies of the world, mine consists of a group of young people aged 8-17 who love to read. And over…
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Saints, Pubs, and Romance: Three Things That Make a Great Date!
For today’s Writer Wednesdays post, we’re discussing our favorite ideas for romantic dates (because apparently romance writers are supposed to know all about these things!) For me, instead of going…
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A New Year, A New Planner: It’s All About the Book!
Admission: I’m not just a romance writer. I’m also a librarian with OCD tendencies when it comes to keeping things organized. But since I’m not in an active library at…
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The TBR: A Source of Dread or Joy?
Today’s Writer Wednesday series continues with a discussion of one of the most personal things in a writer’s life. Their To Be Read (TBR) pile. The TBR is something that’s rarely shared and…
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YA’LL Fest: Not Just for Teens!
A few weeks ago my mom, my daughter, and I flew to Charleston, SC.
Charleston is one of my all-time favorite cities and it’s also where my husband grew up with his six siblings. But this time, instead of traveling to see our extended family, we were there for the annual YA’LL Fest.
