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October 5, 2015

Ripper Cover Reveal

Finally, the cover reveal for the long-awaited sequel to KEEPER, The Morphid Chronicles, is here, and I am so happy and excited to share it with everyone, especially those faithful readers who have enjoyed the first book. This new book has been in the pipeline for a while, and it’s about time to get the ball rolling, so let’s get started with the title, cover and blurb reveal! :)

Against all odds, Greg and Samantha seemed to have cheated Fate when they escaped Reg...

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Published on October 05, 2015 18:35

September 29, 2015

The Best Writing Process

I love hearing people talk about their writing process. Seeing how the creativity of others works is very interesting and there is much one can learn from it. But when people try to tell me that my process is wrong and I should write the way they do, well, I don’t like that so much.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for learning and always try to remain open minded about new methods to incorporate in my process, but it happens organically. Plus I always put my own spin on it.

When I run into one o...

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Published on September 29, 2015 18:53

September 28, 2015

Books Read This Year




Every year I do the Goodreads Challenge and love it! It helps me keep track of what I’ve read and keeps me motivated.

These are the book I’ve enjoyed this year so far, and these are my recommendations based on what I’ve enjoyed (or not.)
GREEN is a must. YELLOW is descent. RED is stay away!
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An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb
Undivided by Neil Shusterman
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater
Posion Princess by Kresley Cole
Locke and Key by Joe Hill
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Published on September 28, 2015 18:44

Book Read This Year




Every year I do the Goodreads Challenge and love it! It helps me keep track of what I’ve read and keeps me motivated.

These are the book I’ve enjoyed this year so far, and these are my recommendations based on what I’ve enjoyed (or not.)
GREEN is a must. YELLOW is descent. RED is stay away!
***
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb
Undivided by Neil Shusterman
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater
Posion Princess by Kresley Cole
Locke and Key by Joe Hill
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Published on September 28, 2015 18:44

September 22, 2015

Meet Awesome YA Blogger Jess Watkins


Time to give a little love back to some of the wonderful young adult book bloggers out there. This Wednesday, I want you to meet Jess Watkins from A Book Addict’s Bookshelves. Her blog has fantastic reviews for your favorite YA reads, giveaways and more. Check it out, if you haven’t yet. Also read on for a chance to win one of Jess’s favorite YA books.

Name: Jess Watkins

Website: A Book Addict’s Bookshelves

Date of First Blog Post: 2nd January 2013

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Published on September 22, 2015 18:45

September 8, 2015

Meet Awesome YA Blogger Olivia Whetstone


Time to give a little love back to some of the wonderful young adult book bloggers out there. This Wednesday, I want you to meet Olivia Whetstone from The Candid Cover. Her blog has fantastic reviews for your favorite YA reads and is full of creativity. Check it out, if you haven’t yet. Also read on for a chance to win one of Olivia’s favorite YA books and meet Olivia’s kitty and her fave reading spot :)

Name: Olivia Whetstone
Website: http://candidcover.n...

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Published on September 08, 2015 20:32

September 3, 2015

Best Casting For a Book Character

carti-versus-filme

If you’re a bibliophile like me, you probably get very excited when your favorite books make it to the big screen. I know I do, and when they come out, I’m the first one hauling my butt to the theater and dragging whoever else will go with me :) As a reader, I fall in love with the story, but—more than anything—I fall in love with the characters. I have my favorite heroes and even my favorite villains. I love them and I hate them! And when the film versions are announced, I twist myself into...

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Published on September 03, 2015 19:20

September 1, 2015

Picture A Plot #0002

Picture A Plot #PicAPlot 0002

People can find inspiration anywhere. Songs, movies, a simple word, a picture! Creativity is like that: Amazing. And fun. What is most amazing is how two different people can come up with entirely different ideas from the same source of inspiration.

I started jogging a few week backs and started taking pictures of images that put a plot bunny in my head, and so I wanted to share those pictures with you, as well as one of the ideas they inspire.

If you’re up fo...

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Published on September 01, 2015 19:15

August 26, 2015

Meet Awesome YA Blogger Amanda


Time to give a little love back to some of the wonderful young adult book bloggers out there. This Wednesday, I want you to meet Amanda Addams from Fangirls Read It First. The blog is full of wonderful reviews and ran by wonderful group of book lovers. Check it out, if you haven’t yet. Also read on for a chance to win one of Amanda’s favorite YA books.

Name: Amanda Addams
Website: Fangirls Read It First
Date of First Blog Post: Sept 2014
Best place to f...

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Published on August 26, 2015 00:00

Meet AwesomeYA Blogger Amanda


Time to give a little love back to some of the wonderful young adult book bloggers out there. This Wednesday, I want you to meet Amanda Addams from Fangirls Read It First. The blog is full of wonderful reviews and ran by wonderful group of book lovers. Check it out, if you haven’t yet. Also read on for a chance to win one of Amanda’s favorite YA books.

Name: Amanda Addams
Website: Fangirls Read It First
Date of First Blog Post: Sept 2014
Best place to f...

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Published on August 26, 2015 00:00