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How to “Deal” by Isobel Irons: Part II – When Life Gives You Lemons… Add Vodka. Lots and Lots of Vodka.

I’m really trying not to be a downer here, you guys, but in the interest of full disclosure and frequency of blogging, I must tell you that my life has taken a turn for the WTF. Like, what are you … Continue reading →

“How to Deal” by Isobel Irons: Part One

Here’s what I’ve learned this week: It’s never a good idea to be in AWE of another human being. Respect, yes. Befriend, totally. Strive to understand where they’re coming from and what makes them tick, absolutely. But worship, idolize, idealize…NEVER. … Continue reading →

Come What May

Rumors of my death have been encouraged solely for comedic and/or dramatic effect. If I have fallen temporarily quiet on the social media front, it’s not because I didn’t have anything to say, but because I didn’t want to alarm … Continue reading →

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If you read the acknowledgements of my latest book, you’ll know why I’ve been kind of “quiet” on this blog of late. Since I ain’t really got no time for pomp and circumstance these days (busy bee that I am, … Continue reading →

Simmer Down Now, Traditional/Self Publishing Class War

If you’ve ever gotten into a spirited discussion with me about the current landscape or future of publishing, or if you’ve ever listened to a single episode of our podcast, you’ll know that I have some strong opinions about traditional … Continue reading →

Could Somebody Tell Me When…

When did we start weighing a person’s importance, based on their gender? Was it before Cleopatra, or after? When did we start dismissing people’s actions, or rationalizing them away, because of status? Was it after Hitler? Before Nixon? When did … Continue reading →

An Open Letter to Myself at Age 17

Dear 17-year-old Me, I realize you’re under a lot of pressure right now, that you’ve got a lot of things to deal with–grades, friend drama, boys, late-blooming puberty and body image issues, to name a few–so I’ll try to keep … Continue reading →

From Prince to Beast: A Modern Day Unraveling of Mr. Perfect and the Happily Ever After

When I decided to write a “sequel” to PROMISCUOUS, I promised myself that this one would be happier. Not just because of popular demand–because I’d had so many requests and comments from my readers who wanted to know what happened … Continue reading →

Trolling the Amazon Algorithm: How One Desperate Writer (Seemingly) Tried to Spin Sour Grapes into Book Sales

If you’ve ever wondered about the phrase “There’s no such thing as bad publicity,” let me tell you a little story. Yesterday, I was taking a quick break from writing and editing my latest two books (OBSESSIVE, the sequel to … Continue reading →