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August 16, 2010
Novel Graveyard
Figured it was time for some Novel Graveyard action. Novel Graveyard comes from my unpublished, UNEDITED drafts of books I didn't finish. They are mine. And sometimes they're kind of fun, so I don't get rid of them. Instead I built a file graveyard for them to rest in. Check out other Novel Graveyard pieces HERE.
This excerpt is from a book called Nevada Falls. It's about a girl who returns from summer with wildly dyed hair and scarred hands that she keeps covered with gloves. There's some mat...
This excerpt is from a book called Nevada Falls. It's about a girl who returns from summer with wildly dyed hair and scarred hands that she keeps covered with gloves. There's some mat...
August 12, 2010
Now that's a hot kiss!
My guest poster extraordinaire is back to talk about hot kisses in YA! I'll admit that the kissing is my favorite part of a book--go figure! Personally, I have to say that Perfect Chemistry sort of nailed kissing, and don't even get me started on The Demon's Covenant! But let's read more about Kari's list!! Also, on her blog you check out her cross-story character hook-ups!!
If you haven't read these books, this may contain spoilers. You are warned.
I'm here again, taking over Suzanne's blog. W...
If you haven't read these books, this may contain spoilers. You are warned.
I'm here again, taking over Suzanne's blog. W...
August 11, 2010
WriteOnCon-The ABC's of Hooking Up
If you haven't been following the amazing time we're all having over at WriteOnCon-hop on over there!! There are authors, agents, editors and other industry professionals dishing out advice, critiques and vlogs.
Speaking of, yes, I will be humiliating myself on a vlog at 2pm. Sex in YA: The ABC's of Hooking Up. Don't look surprised.
See you there!! CLICK HERE
Speaking of, yes, I will be humiliating myself on a vlog at 2pm. Sex in YA: The ABC's of Hooking Up. Don't look surprised.
See you there!! CLICK HERE
August 10, 2010
Book Signing: Starring Richelle Mead
Last night me and my friend Lisa Schroeder headed to our local Powell's to see... RICHELLE MEAD!! The place was packed. Can you find me???
Richelle was awesome! Really funny and witty. And there were a couple of times when she was talking about wanting to gouge out her eyes where I thought, I do that too!
At the very end, I went up to introduce myself--we have the same agent and share a publisher. But instead of being able to articulate that in an intelligent way, it came out more like, Um... h...
Richelle was awesome! Really funny and witty. And there were a couple of times when she was talking about wanting to gouge out her eyes where I thought, I do that too!
At the very end, I went up to introduce myself--we have the same agent and share a publisher. But instead of being able to articulate that in an intelligent way, it came out more like, Um... h...
August 8, 2010
Just what I've always wanted!
Today ended up being a pretty awesome day. Other than finally recording my vlog for WriteOnCon coming up this week, I also got something I've been wishing for all summer:
Jewelery? No.
Cotton Candy? Nope.
A trip to LA? Already got.
It was........
Oh, hell yes! It was THE MONSTER SQUAD DVD! Remember that movie? 1987 "Werewolf's got Nards!" (or something sweet like that)
My kids don't really seem that excited to watch it, but I mean COME ON! I could quote this all day!! My husband surprised me with i...
Jewelery? No.
Cotton Candy? Nope.
A trip to LA? Already got.
It was........
Oh, hell yes! It was THE MONSTER SQUAD DVD! Remember that movie? 1987 "Werewolf's got Nards!" (or something sweet like that)
My kids don't really seem that excited to watch it, but I mean COME ON! I could quote this all day!! My husband surprised me with i...
August 4, 2010
Pics-LA SCBWI 2010
More pictures from the SCBWI LA summer conference!
A great author's dinner!
Fabulous Daisy Whitney (The Mockingbirds) and Keirstin White (Paranormalcy)
So excited! Me and Robin Benway (Audrey, Wait and The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May and June)
Robin and Stephanie Perkins (Anna and the French Kiss--LOVE that book!!)
My only picture from the Wine and Cheese party: Daisy, Me, Stephanie and Shannon Messenger
An author's lunch with Khy!
My girl Cynthea Liu (Paris Pan takes the Dare)
Mandy, Jo and ...
A great author's dinner!
Fabulous Daisy Whitney (The Mockingbirds) and Keirstin White (Paranormalcy)
So excited! Me and Robin Benway (Audrey, Wait and The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May and June)
Robin and Stephanie Perkins (Anna and the French Kiss--LOVE that book!!)
My only picture from the Wine and Cheese party: Daisy, Me, Stephanie and Shannon Messenger
An author's lunch with Khy!
My girl Cynthea Liu (Paris Pan takes the Dare)
Mandy, Jo and ...
August 3, 2010
Smile! Pictures of SCBWI LA 2010!
My dumb camera broke after being at the conference for about 18 minutes. And I'll post the bulk of the pics that my friends sent me tomorrow. For now I just wanted to prove that I was there!!! :-)
Um... do you notice the guy on the bench with NO HEAD!?!?!?!?!
I'll tag up these photos tomorrow and throw in the new ones. For now... I need to sleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xoxo
Suz
Um... do you notice the guy on the bench with NO HEAD!?!?!?!?!
I'll tag up these photos tomorrow and throw in the new ones. For now... I need to sleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xoxo
Suz
July 30, 2010
Conference update
My camera is broken! And I have pictures of shenanigans!!!!! I will get it fixed ASAP and update you.
July 28, 2010
Let's Get Ready to Ruuuuumble!!! (At the SCBWI Summer Conference)
Are you ready for LA?? Whether you'll be joining us at the SCBWI Annual Summer Conference or not, you can still keep up to date on the action. How??? Follow these easy steps!
1.) Get a pint of ice cream.
2.) Follow the amazing UP TO THE MINUTE Official Conference Blog with behind the scenes information at: http://scbwiconference.blogspot.com You won't miss a thing.
3.) Dust of your twitter and follow hashtag: #LA10SCBWI
4.) Stay tuned on this blog for late night and party pics. Shenanigans!!
5....
1.) Get a pint of ice cream.
2.) Follow the amazing UP TO THE MINUTE Official Conference Blog with behind the scenes information at: http://scbwiconference.blogspot.com You won't miss a thing.
3.) Dust of your twitter and follow hashtag: #LA10SCBWI
4.) Stay tuned on this blog for late night and party pics. Shenanigans!!
5....
July 26, 2010
Oh, snap! Let's talk book covers!!
While I'm preparing for my upcoming LA trip--woo hoo!!!--I needed a quick break from the blog. So I'm turning it over once again to my guest poster, Kari, from A Good Addiction.
Today's topic? BOOK COVERS!!!! (and for the record, my top two are Hush, Hush and City of Bones) :-) Have at it, Kari!
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Admit it, we all judge books by their cover. Yes, the premise has to back it up but when looking at books on a shelf, the first ones you pick up are the ones with the covers that attract you.
Today's topic? BOOK COVERS!!!! (and for the record, my top two are Hush, Hush and City of Bones) :-) Have at it, Kari!
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Admit it, we all judge books by their cover. Yes, the premise has to back it up but when looking at books on a shelf, the first ones you pick up are the ones with the covers that attract you.
There's b...
