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January 16, 2012
Zoe Mack and The Secret of the Love Letters
We have a special visitor with us today. Two, actually. First is author, K. Dawn Byrd and she's brought along her latest heroine, Zoe Mack. Enjoy!
What if we do a character interview about how my heroine feels about my hero or vice versa? Would that work?
My name is Zoe Mack. You asked me what I think about Nate Neitch, the guy I love. I've lived with my grandparents every summer for as long as I can remember. I especially looked forward to this summer because Nate kissed me bye before I left last year. The way I see it, he wouldn't have kissed me like that if he didn't really liked me.
When I came back to town a few days ago, I was totally shocked to find that Nate had turned into a guy I don't even know. He'd cut his beautiful dark hair into some kind of military buzz cut that I don't much like. He has two tattoos, at least I've seen two. Who know? He may have more. He never mentioned wanting a tattoo, so where did that come from? To make matters worse, he caught some criminal charges while I was gone. What happened to the sweet guy I left behind? I'm not saying he's guilty. He's says he's not and I'm going to try my best to prove it.
I've got it bad. I'm absolutely head-over-heels gaga over Nate, but I can't let him know that. At least, not until he confesses his love for me first. Things are complicated though because after he gave me that passionate kiss last summer, he ended up dating another girl. Can I ever forgive him? Nate never told me he loved me or that he wanted to date only me, so why am I so torn up over this? I don't own him. He had the right to date who he wanted. I guess it hurts so much because I didn't date anyone. All I did was think about him.
Can Nate ever be the guy I need him to be?
Where you can find Dawn:
January 10, 2012
Join Me
I know, I know. I've been blog-hopping so much, my own blog has suffered. Well, one more hop around the block and then we're going to do some major revamping of the site. Yeah! So excited. Like buying new shoes:D. First, the hopping.
Join me this week on the following sites. When you swing by, drop me a comment or just say, 'hi.'
January 7: TheBarnDoor.net A look at what to do on those scary Snow Days
January 10: Living the Write Life A little bit about the gal next door
January 12: MuseItUp (Publisher for The Wishing Ring due to release next month:D) Where does inspiration come from? (This post will go live at noon)
January 17: TeenWordFactory On writing the query letter.
January 31: End of The Edge fundraiser. Buy your copy of Driven today, while there's still time.
See you all, real soon!!
Oooh, and did I mention I get to judge the entries for GoTeenWriters this month? So excited for that!!
December 24, 2011
Goodreads Giveaway Winner
Congratulations, Angie from Goodreads.com. You're the DRIVEN giveaway winner. Please contact me at neumeier dot shellie at gmail dot com and we'll get that signed copy off to you ASAP.
Merry Christmas everyone!
December 19, 2011
Flittering about…
So sorry, blogosphere. I've sorely neglected you this season. Well, not the whole blog world, just my own site, I'm afraid. You can visit my other posts at one of the addresses below:
Penny Zeller's Christmas Memories
Also, don't miss the cool update on the EDGE fundraiser. Support a local teen center and buy a book.
In the meantime, enjoy this little video a friend sent:
December 12, 2011
DRIVEN to Serve our Community
A few years ago, a small church decided to ask their community how they could serve them. This community had been hit hard by the economy. So hard, that the busing to the local high school had been stopped and many of the lower grades were left without busing, too. BUT in many cases both parents needed to work, so how were parents to pick up their children from school (the ones who were too old for daycare)? What were the teens to do for the hours before their parents came home?
In answer to that need, Wellspring Community Church decided to open a teen center. The Edge soon found itself filled to the brim and within two years, serves to feed and provide for more than 100 teens every afternoon (yup, that's 100 teens every day…imagine the amount of food they go through:D). Volunteers come to serve the snack bar, mix with the kids, and just love on them. Most volunteers are local youth leaders, some are fantastic parents, and others just have some time to spare and want to serve. There are small groups and classes. I get to teach a writing class there once a week and these kids are so grateful! I wish I could do more. That's when it hit me…
During the next two months (until Jan. 31, 2012), for every paperback copy of DRIVEN sold $1 will be given to The Edge so they can continue to support and serve these kids. DRIVEN can be found on Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble. com (those are probably the easiest sites to pick it up at). At amazon, the PB is only $6.01. If you decide to pick up a copy as a gift for a teen or just for yourself, first Thank You! and second, please send me a note letting me know where you picked up the book, the price it sold for, and when it was purchased (so I can keep track of the monies to be sent to The Edge).
One more thing, if you're looking for book ideas for teens this holiday season, there's a list of great books from the NextGenWriters presenters here: NextGenWriters Books
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December 1, 2011
It's Not Too Late…
It's not too late to enter the Starsong Character contest. You have until midnight tonight to enter your character. For more information, click here.
AND…December's NextGenWriter's event begins tomorrow. This event lasts all week long with some great interaction with author, Jill Williamson. Her latest novel, Replication, releases Dec. 27. Don't miss it.
November 16, 2011
News and New Things
Hi folks.
Couple things to share with you…First, NextGenWriters.com has a super post up. A new one from a fellow NextGenWriter who's willing to share what it has been like to share his writing and receive both raves and critiques. It's a can't miss! Plus, there's a writer's call at the end of the post, so hop on over…now:).
Secondly, wait, you're still here? Go to NextGen then come back!
Okay, secondly, for those of you hoping to join us for NextGenWriter's Live at the EDGE, sorry. No-can-do. This teacher is out with the flu. Yuck! In lieu of this week's lesson, click the NextGenWriter's Live link above (or here) for the information that we would have reviewed. Next week's class is off for the holiday, so I'll see you Wed., Nov. 30. Bring a sample of your writing AND your character from last week's assignment.
Thirdly, I'll be hopping around WI next week. Join me and a few sweet friends at Fireside Books and Gifts on Sat., Nov. 19 or at Random Lake Public Library, 6:30pm on Monday night, Nov. 21 (still playing with some fabulous writer friends). Lisa Lickel and I (my mom, too if you'd like to meet her:D) will be hitting some of the Madison book stores on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Hope to see you sometime soon!
Now, I'm curious. What is your favorite Thanksgiving food you're dying for? Mine's my mom's stuffing. It has bacon in it. 'nuff said!:D
November 14, 2011
I am Thankful
Oh yes, I am! Why? Because I could be driving this…:D
**Found on Klove.com 's morning show page. Thanks Klove for letting us share!
November 7, 2011
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