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Thank You just isn't enough

Words for Hope Auction to Benefit Families of Sandy Hook Elementary
Thank You.

Two words used to let someone know you appreciate what they did. 

Whether a friend gives you a ride to work, or your mom invites you over for dinner, or a co-worker offers to stay late so you can go home because you've had a raging cold--Thank You tells that person..."You're the best." 

So today, I am saying a huge Thank You.

To everyone who donated books and swag and critiques and edits and Skype calls.

To eve...

Review: SUICIDE WATCH by Kelley York

SUICIDE WATCH
by Kelley York
pub date 12/20/2012

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18-year-old Vincent Hazelwood has spent his entire life being shuffled from one foster home to the next. His grades sucked. Making friends? Out of the question thanks to his nervous breakdowns and unpredictable moods. Still, Vince thought when Maggie Atkins took him in, he might’ve finally found a place to get his life—and his issues—in order.

But then Maggie keels over from a heart attack. Vince is homeless, a...

Happy Release Day AVOW & Chelsea Fine!

Just wanted to take a moment to wish my friend Chelsea Fine a Happy Release Day for the third book in her Archers of Avalon series, AVOW!

Here's a bit about the book:

AVOW
by Chelsea Fine
pub date TODAY!

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Scarlet remembers. Everything. Her past lives, Tristan, Gabriel, Nate: she remembers it all--including how to get to the Fountain of Youth. But time is running out. 

Heather and Gabriel have been kidnapped by Raven, while the curse that has plagued Scarlet...

Cover Reveal--SUICIDE WATCH by Kelley York!

Hi guys! First, my apologies for the sporadic posting here on the 'ol blog. I'm under deadline (and behind--sorry, K!) so I've had to let the blog sit on the back burner as of late. But I'm happy to be back today as part of the cover reveal for a dear friend of mine's latest novel, SUICIDE WATCH! 
And since I'm such a nice guy, I won't keep you waiting. Here it is, the cover for SUICIDE WATCH by Kelley York!


Isn't that awesome? I just love the dark feel of it. I've recently begun reading i...

Special Treat--Sneak Peek at AVOW by Chelsea Fine!

Check out the SNEAK PEEK from... AVOW
Archers of Avalon, Book Three***** 
CHAPTER 1
Scarlet had her memories back, which meant two things. She knew where the Fountain of Youth was.  And she was mad at Tristan.Still clutching a bloodstained knife in her hand, she marched through the graveyard and glanced over her shoulder at the green-eyed boy she’d loved for centuries. “By the way, you suck.” “Wow,” he said. “I can’t believe you tried to kill yourself.”“I was trying to keep you alive...

Review: FLAWED by Kate Avelynn

FLAWED
by Kate Avelynn
ebook pub date 11/23/2012
paperback pub date 12/11/2012

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Sarah O’Brien is alive because of the pact she and her brother made twelve years ago — James will protect her from their violent father if she promises to never leave him. For years, she’s watched James destroy his life to save hers. If all he asks for in return is her affection, she’ll give it freely.

Until, with a tiny kiss and a broken mind, he asks for more than she can give.

Sam...

AVOW by Chelsea Fine book trailer & giveaway!

Hey lucky followers, I'm so stoked to be able to show you the all-new book trailer for Chelsea Fine's upcoming Archers of Avalon finale, AVOW! I revealed the cover last week (you can check out that post here ) and Chelsea was nice enough to send me the trailer to share with you guys (yay us!).

Okay, I won't keep you waiting. Here's the trailer for AVOW, book three in the Archers of Avalon series!



Isn't that great? I seriously don't know how Chelsea was able to take any of those photos with Trist...

Find me on ADR3NALIN3!

Hey folks, head on over to the ADR3NALIN3 Blog today for my post on NaNoWriMo!

Cover Reveal...AVOW by Chelsea Fine!

You guys, I'm super-duper thrilled to be part of the cover reveal for Chelsea Fine's final book in the Archers of Avalon trilogy, AVOW! 

I've gotten to know Chelsea via Twitter and she's such a sweet, funny gal I now consider a friend. I've yet to begin the Archers series (curse you, TBR pile!) but I can't wait because I just know her humor and sharp wit are gonna shine through!

Okay, I'm not gonna keep you in suspense. Here it is, the cover for book three in the Archers of Avalon trilogy,...

Cover Reveal -- SHRAPNEL by Stephanie Lawton!

You guys, I'm so excited to be part of the cover reveal for the awesome Stephanie Lawton's latest novel, SHRAPNEL (Evernight Teen, Jan 2013)!

I "met" Stephanie a few months ago via Twitter (seriously, how did we introverts ever meet people before social networking?) and can honestly say she is a super funny, super sweetheart. I quickly grabbed a copy of her debut novel WANT and fell in love, not only with the story and characters, but with Stephanie's spot-on writing. So needless to say, I'm e...