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August 18, 2014
Cover Reveal: Girl Nevermore
I am excited to present the cover for Girl Nevermore, my Young Adult Contemporary novel!
I have mixed emotions about this book. I adore this book, these characters, and the story, but it's a very hard-to-discuss topic. Due to Robin Williams recent passing (may he rest in peace), we've been talking about mental health issues a bit more openly.
When I was growing up, it was very hard for me to
I have mixed emotions about this book. I adore this book, these characters, and the story, but it's a very hard-to-discuss topic. Due to Robin Williams recent passing (may he rest in peace), we've been talking about mental health issues a bit more openly.
When I was growing up, it was very hard for me to
July 15, 2014
Editors are not Magical Unicorns
Editors are awesome. I have to say that, because I am one… But I also think they are actually
awesome. Editors tend to know a lot more about language than the average
bear. They are intelligent, thoughtful people who approach writing with
a very analytical eye.
They are not, however, magical unicorns.
They
do not have horns that they can wave over your manuscript and fix every
stylistic
awesome. Editors tend to know a lot more about language than the average
bear. They are intelligent, thoughtful people who approach writing with
a very analytical eye.
They are not, however, magical unicorns.
They
do not have horns that they can wave over your manuscript and fix every
stylistic
June 11, 2014
Girl Nevermore and Other Projects Underway
Hello, bloggers! *waves* It has been awhile since I’ve updated, and… of course, I’ve gotten sucked back into my own little world again. Reality is a real thing, huh? But I miss being connected online, so here’s my attempt at giving a fun little update and getting back into the swing of things.
Recently, I’ve been juggling a lot. My fairytale retelling / apocalypse YA novel, In a Blue Moon, has
Recently, I’ve been juggling a lot. My fairytale retelling / apocalypse YA novel, In a Blue Moon, has
May 26, 2014
The Collapse: Out now!
It has been a long journey to get to my third release date. A large part of it still feels very surreal, like I'm dreaming. This has to be a fantasy world, because there's no way I could have three books out... right? Alas, I'm not waking up from the real world--not anytime soon anyway. So three books it is!
I've learned a lot on this journey. The main thing: stop stressing.
The other thing I
I've learned a lot on this journey. The main thing: stop stressing.
The other thing I
May 1, 2014
The Collapse: Cover Reveal and Goodreads Giveaway
Guys! GUYS! It finally happened! The Collapse has a delightful cover, and I have a goodreads giveaway set up for two signed paperback ARCs that will end on May 19. Not only can you enter to win, but you can also look at the pretty thing I created!
Here's the synopsis for the sequel to Hipstopia:
Murphy carries on after Jay abandons Hipstopia--and him. With a mixture of hatred and
Here's the synopsis for the sequel to Hipstopia:
Murphy carries on after Jay abandons Hipstopia--and him. With a mixture of hatred and
April 27, 2014
Weekly Giveaway: Week Three
Congratulations goes to Cordelia -- the winner of Week Two's giveaway. Once she chooses her book, I will remove it from the list.
As promised, there's another giveaway -- Week Three! This ends midnight PT
on 5/4. If an international winner wins, they will only receive ebook
copies of both my novelettes, My Summer Vacation by Terrance Wade and Hipstopia.
If a U.S. winner wins, they will get
As promised, there's another giveaway -- Week Three! This ends midnight PT
on 5/4. If an international winner wins, they will only receive ebook
copies of both my novelettes, My Summer Vacation by Terrance Wade and Hipstopia.
If a U.S. winner wins, they will get
April 20, 2014
Weekly Giveaway: Week Two
Congratulations goes to Nichole -- the winner of Week One's giveaway. As promised, there's another giveaway opening up. This ends midnight PT on 4/27. If an international winner wins, they will only receive ebook copies of both my novelettes, My Summer Vacation by Terrance Wade and Hipstopia. If a U.S. winner wins, they will get to choose from the list of physical books to have mailed to them
April 13, 2014
Weekly Giveaway: Week One
Hey guys and gals!
So I have a lot of books -- I would say I have too many books, but can you ever really have too many books? (The answer is yes, you apparently can). I don't have any more shelf space which is great news for anyone who enjoys to read!
Starting on Sunday each week (until I run out of books), I'll provide a list of available books. If you win, you choose one of those books
So I have a lot of books -- I would say I have too many books, but can you ever really have too many books? (The answer is yes, you apparently can). I don't have any more shelf space which is great news for anyone who enjoys to read!
Starting on Sunday each week (until I run out of books), I'll provide a list of available books. If you win, you choose one of those books
March 3, 2014
On death in books
There are some authors who pull off killing a main or side character flawlessly. Some authors have done it numerous times, with some successes and some failures. Others have tried to get it right, but have ended up missing the mark.
That brings up the question: What makes a "successful" death in writing?
Now, before I discuss the types of deaths, and how some have been successful, know
That brings up the question: What makes a "successful" death in writing?
Now, before I discuss the types of deaths, and how some have been successful, know
February 13, 2014
A Different Approach
If you're a writer, you've probably heard the phrase, "Just write; editing comes later." It's very good advice, but I'm abandoning it for my latest endeavor. Before you gasp, I will say that I do not recommend this for new writers. New writers shouldn't second guess themselves every step of the way. New writers should write and practice writing. Editing can come later.
While I only have two
While I only have two
