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MLLA Blog Hop: My Writing Process

It’s SPRING! Have some flowers and pollen!

Nothing says spring like a blog hop, so when the lovely Marci Curtis asked if I wanted to join in with some other MLLAers, I couldn’t say no!

Here’s a look inside my super official, incredibly fancy writing process.

Question #1: What am I working on?

This post. NEXT!

Okay sorry. I’m actually not used to talking about my WIPs, probably because deep down I’m afraid I’ll jinx them before they’re fully fledged on paper. But! I can tell you that I’m working on...

Slow Life

Sometimes you just need to slow down, take a breath, and watch some beautiful time lapsed coral. Make you sure you embiggen the video to see all the gorgeous details!

I hope you’re all having a happy start to Spring!

Note: There are more videos from this photographer here!

My Very First Blurb!

Okay, deep breath.

MY BOOK GOT ITS FIRST BLURB!

And, ladies and gents, it just so happens to be from one of the coolest writers around, none other than Anna Staniszewski. Her books have been auto-buys for me for ages, because of her hilarious characters and fresh takes on tween drama. It’s totally possible that I just wrote her an incredibly gushy email, because I could not CONTAIN myself, because she’s such an inspiration to me. It’s not every day we get a blurb from one of our heroes!

Ready fo...

International Polar Bear Day!

Hey folks!

What’s this? Two posts in one week? Is someone trying to stave off the bitter cold by spending more time inside blogging?! YOU BETCHA.

It’s International Polar Bear Day today. You all know by now I’m an animal lover, and polar bears have a special place in my heart because they’re so darn awesome. Want proof? Here is a baby polar bear taking its first steps in the snow.

But polar bears are more than just ridiculously adorable.Here are my Top 5 Things You Should Know About Polar Bears:...

ARCS! (The one where Jess flails about madly…)

Hello my cheeky monkeys!

It’s been a long, cold winter but something bright came in the mail today. Look! My book is real! THE ARCS ARE HERE!

Even the spines look pretty.

I can’t express what a cool feeling it is to hold this in my hands! It’s so humbling to see something you (and many other people!) have worked so hard on over the years take shape into something real like this! I’ve been reading some poetry lately and came across this little gem from Walt Whitman: “Do anything, but let it produ...

SWEET UNREST Cover Reveal!

Hello my cheeky monkeys! Have I got a sweet surprise for you today?!

My agency-sister Lisa Maxwell is celebrating her cover reveal, and I’m so thrilled to help her out here! SWEET UNREST is going to take bookshelves by storm next fall, but you can see the cover NOW!

I know you guys will skim over all the blah-blah to see the goods, so FIRST — HERE YOU GO!

Awesome, right?! Those romantic swirls in the gate, with the plantation house nestled in the background!

Here’s a bit about this awesome book:

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Cover Lovin’!

What a week it’s been so far!

I’m hard at work at the second book in the MY LIFE IS A ZOO series, but came out of the cave to post something beautiful! My debut MG has a COVER! Several lovely people joined in on a cover reveal a few days ago, but in case you missed it:

Feast your eyes!

Isn’t it lovely?! The entire team at Sourcebooks Jabberwocky has been so great through this whole process, and getting to see the cover was no different! I think the design team nailed it. The bright, eye-catching...

Happy Holidays!

Is it that time already?!

Just coming out of the revision cave to wish you all a safe and wonderful holiday season! May your days be merry and bright! (And filled with candy canes.)

Goodreads! (and red pandas!)

Update!

I am happy to report that my book HOW TO OUTRUN A CROCODILE WHEN YOUR SHOES IS UNTIED is up on GOODREADS! Ahh!

If you are a Goodreads person, GO FORTH AND CLICKITY-CLICK!

Also! It is on Amazon now! Things are getting REAL!

If that’s not enough wildlife for you, here is Lincoln, the Red Panda!

Beasts, Living Gears, and Colorblind Painters

Hello, my cheeky little monkeys!

This week has brought some exciting stuff. First off, J.K Rowling is at it again!

That’s right! She is writing a screenplay about FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM! This basically means we get a whole series of movies about incredible, magical creatures of the wizarding world sooo… yeah. Best thing ever. Those of you who know me well know that Newt Scamander has my DREAM JOB, so I will be first in line to see the adventures of this magizoologist.


Speaking o...