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Love List for Catalyst

On Friday, my editor sent me the first round of edits for Catalyst. I've been working hard all weekend on them, and as I've been reading through the manuscript ONE MORE TIME, I'm realizing there is so much I love about this story.

Obviously, as writers we tend to get attached to our characters. We may put them through the wringer, but ultimately, we want them to succeed. And I've got to tell you, I love Sienna, the main character in Catalyst. I love her spunk, her determination, and her fighti...

Cover Reveal Sign-Up

Hi everyone! I have some exciting news to share with you. Thanks to Clean Teen Publishing's amazingly talented designer, Marya Heiman, the cover for my debut novel CATALYST is FINISHED! And y'all, I love it so much. So, so much! I can't wait to show it off to the world.



Which is why I need YOUR help. I finally get to plan my very own Cover Reveal, and I'm so excited!! I'd love for you to help me spread the news! If you're interested in participating in the Cover Reveal, please sign up by click...

IWSG April: I Have a Website!

Hi all of you IWSGers! I can't believe it's already April, and while most of you are kicking it with the A to Z, I'm neck deep in all the fun and exciting stuff that goes along with publishing your first book. For those of you who haven't been around in a while, I recently signed with Clean Teen Publishing to publish my debut novel CATALYST, a YA near-future thriller. And obviously, I'm THRILLED!!


Since then, I've created an author website, which you can find HERE, I've started a newsletter si...

Riding on Cloud Nine

It's been a couple weeks since I signed with Clean Teen Publishing to publish my YA novel, CATALYST, and I'm still feeling the after effects of all the excitement. I've received such a positive response from family, friends, people at church, even people I went to high school with that I can't help but be excited (and a little nervous) about bringing my book baby to the world. Basically, this song sums up how I feel:



I can't even begin to describe how thrilling it was to read the OFFICIAL ANNO...

My Most Amazing, Fabulous, and Exciting News!!!!

I've been waiting forever to share this news with you, and FINALLY I can because it's official. And just because I want to tease you a little more, you have to watch the video to find out...



So, that's my exciting news!! After receiving several offers from different publishing companies to publish my YA near-future thriller, CATALYST, I've decided to go with Clean Teen Publishing! And I couldn't be happier!

Clean Teen Publishing is a mid-list publisher who publishes a wide range of books for te...

IWSG March: Roller Coaster Ride

These past few weeks have felt a little like this...


There have been many highs and some lows. I have news that I'm dying to share, but for now, I still need to keep like this...

But as soon as I can share what's been going on lately, this will be me...

So, for now, I'll leave you with an inspiring quote with the hopes that everything works out as it should and I will have great news to share soon.

This post has been brought to you for the IWSG blog hop. As always, a big thank you to Alex Cavanau...

Kelly Hashway's Into the Fire Re-cover Reveal

Today I'm excited to be a part of author Kelly Hashway's re-cover reveal of her YA novel INTO THE FIRE. The release date is February 16th, and you can pre-order it HERE.

But first, here's a little about the book:

In one month’s time, seventeen-year-old Cara Tillman will die and be reborn from her own ashes…
Her life of secrecy has never been easy. She’s watched her younger brother, Jeremy, burn and rise again in a coming-of-age process called rebirth. And just like her brother, when her time com...

IWSG February: Make New Friends but Keep the Old

I can't believe it's already the first Wednesday in February! Where is the time going?

But since it's the first Wednesday, it's time for another group posting of the IWSG. A big thank you to Alex Cavanaugh for creating this wonderful support group for writers. And it's never too late to join us! Click HERE to join or for more info.



Well, lots of exciting stuff happening around these parts, but nothing I can talk about yet. Hopefully by the next IWSG I'll have some exciting news to share.

In othe...

Book Spotlight—Thirst: Blood of My Blood & Interview with RP Channing

Today, I have author RP Channing here to share with us his debut novel, Thirst: Blood of My Blood. Read on for an excerpt, a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card, and an exclusive interview!




~Kira Sutherland~
After a near fatal accident (and getting cheated on by her 'boyfriend'), and beating up the lead cheerleader (with whom the boyfriend cheated...), and being labeled as having 'issues' in her school because she, uhm, sees ghosts, Kira is left with two choices:
1. Continue her 'therapy' (whe...

Friday Reveal Team: Ashes in the Sky

Today Jennifer M. Eaton and Month9Books are revealing the first chapter for ASHES IN THE SKY, which releases March 15, 2016! Check out the gorgeous cover and enter to be one of the first readers to receive a eGalley!!
A quick note from the author:Hello alien fans!
I have to admit that Fire in the Woods was meant to be a stand-alone. When approached to write a second novel, I really had to scratch my head. I mean, the story was over, right?
Well, apparently I “left them screaming for more” as eve...