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It Begins… Again

What’s that you say? What begins (again) tomorrow? I’m so glad you asked! Why, my current novels “New Cover” reveal tour begins tomorrow! I’ve got a few of my favorite bloggers hosting for me (Christa Wojo, Elsie Elmore, and Kendra Ayers). Their blogs are all great and vary in the type of writing and presence […]

How I Made My Book Trailer for Free

I just made my own BOOK TRAILER and it’s AWESOME! And it came about in a strange way. See, due to recent events beyond my control (There are some problems that even my extreme awesomeness cannot fix. I know! Who knew?), my publisher and I are parting ways. And while part of me wanted to […]

Publishing News and Making a Book Trailer for Free

I just made my own BOOK TRAILER and it’s AWESOME! And it came about in a strange way. See, due to recent events beyond my control (There are some problems that even my extreme awesomeness cannot fix. I know! Who knew?), my publisher and I are parting ways. And while part of me wanted to […]

FlashBack Friday

I’ve been having flashbacks to angsty high school days since this song came up on my Hair Band station on Pandora. I thought I’d share since I still love this song. (Ooh! And 18 and Life!) Am I the only one who’s still envious of Sebastian Bach’s luscious locks? Edit: Can’t forget this beauty! It’s […]

Please welcome…

Originally posted on Life As I Know It:
Good morning, bloggers!! I have a very special guest today, JH Champine. She has a new book out, Treadmill Tales: The Hilarious, Ridiculous, Sometimes Mind Boggling Things People Do While Working Out, filled with 50 entertainingly awesome stories that you will love. And, just for you, we…

Spotlight on Women’s Rights Activist Malala Yousafzai

Originally posted on When Women Inspire:
Activist Malala Yousafzai. Original Photo Source: AK Rockefeller, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Flickr Malala Yousafzai first came to public attention in 2009 when she wrote a BBC diary about life in Swat Valley in Northwest Pakistan, where the local Taliban had banned girls from attending school. Her diary chronicled her desire…

What is Feminism?

This is a legitimate question. When I was little, I associated the word feminist with a very girly-girl. And I wanted to be one. I envisioned pink hair ribbons and curls, sparkly jewels and high-heeled shoes. This may sound like a farce, but throughout my life, all I’ve ever learned about feminism came from abstract […]

Still Foolin’ ‘Em, by Billy Crystal

Originally posted on Blogging for a Good Book:
In yesterday’s review of Furious Cool, Benjamin commented on the dark side of a famous comedian’s character. Today, things lighten up with this review of another comedian’s life story:  My first memory of Billy Crystal was his character Jodie Dallas on the sitcom SOAP.  Crystal’s sense of humor,…

Flash Fiction Friday: Chapter 3

Friday starts with an F. So does Fiction. So why not make this Flash Fiction a Friday thing? It’s time for the third installment of my flash fiction serial. If you need a refresher, part 2 is here and if you’re totally new to the blog, WELCOME!!! And you can find part 1 here. Enjoy! […]

RobNation: CONTEST

Heads up Rob fans! You’ve got another opportunity to win a Kindle copy of Between Octobers! Click the link, which takes you to RobNation, an awesome Robert Pattinson fan blog (seems only right since Rhys Matthews is inspired by the man himself!), where you can enter the giveaway with one or two clicks! http://www.robnation.org/2014/10/cont... What […]