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May 27, 2020
The Treasure Hunt Blog Tour: A Lovely Review <3
Hello all! Today’s post is quite short and late, but I couldn’t miss linking out to this lovely review by Jana T.! Thanks so much, Jana. 
May 26, 2020
The Treasure Hunt Blog Tour: READ-ALOUD!
Happy second day of blog tour! (This is going to start sounding like the 12 Days of Christmas, isn’t it? 
May 25, 2020
The Treasure Hunt Blog Tour: Release Day!
Happy (re)release day to The Treasure Hunt! Six years ago, in June, I published my very first book. There was a lot of nervousness and A LOT of excitement, and I’ll never forget the feeling of holding the first copy in my hands. 
The journey since then has been long, and hard, and beautiful, and you all have been a blessed part of it.
I searched through my old blog for mentions of the book, and this made me feel nostalgic…
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May 22, 2020
The MCU Tag
I apparently cannot pass up a good tag.
May 19, 2020
My Bookish World
Last week I posted about the strange writing stasis I find myself in. No big projects, half-ideas, and maybe a little bit of rest needed.
May 16, 2020
Blog Tour Time!
Guys, this week/weekend has been soooo exciting bookwise! I got a copy of The Treasure Hunt (new edition!) releasing this month. 
May 13, 2020
Book Review: No Man
“She doesn’t have much longer to live.
Losing the last of the radialloy puts Andi’s life in immediate danger and sends her, August, and the Doctor rushing towards the demolished Qandon system in search of more. Their speeder is crippled, a powerful man is desperate to stop them—and they are running out of time.
Meanwhile, Crash has escaped from prison and is hiding somewhere in Hungary, hunted by assassins who have instructions to kill him if Andi and the others don’t return to Earth in one week. The only person on Earth who can help him is Guilders, who very nearly despises him.
Is there more radialloy out there? Can Crash and Guilders make it to safety? And will Andi ever be able to return to the way of life that she loves so much?” (from Goodreads)
I shouldn’t have inhaled this book (it’s the latest one available currently), but I honestly think I couldn’t have stopped if I’d tried.
May 11, 2020
Wait for It
Over a month ago, I finished drafting my first novel since Kiera. It was plotted and planned with characters I grew to deeply love, and I was filled with a great sense of purpose as I brought forth the themes that were laid on my heart.
It’s always a wonderful experience when a project grabs me that way. I was over the moon with the mental, emotional, and physical energy of building a world and a story within that world. I typed up the last few scenes, leaned back with a happy sigh, and shared it with my alpha readers.
And then the “day after Christmas” feelings began. In plain English, the letdown. What now?
I signed up for Camp NaNoWriMo this April with the intention of writing some short stories for brain play and genre exploration. Nothing too big or too serious.
May 8, 2020
A New Cover for My First Book!
Guys, I am sooo excited to share a brand new cover with you all today.
May 6, 2020
Book Review: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
“ Now in hardcover for the first time, featuring all-new illustrations! Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget.
Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice. The Igibys hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera.
Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness is a tale children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers’ groups are sure to enjoy discussing for its many layers of meaning. Extra features include new interior illustrations from Joe Sutphin, funny footnotes, a map of the fantastical world, inventive appendices, and fanciful line art in the tradition of the original Frank L. Baum Wizard of Oz storybooks.” (from Goodreads)
My social media exploded with the news: new editions of the Wingfeather Saga, hardback with more illustrations. Eeeek!!! After the cover reveals, I got even more excited and ordered my own copies of the first two with slow shipping to extend the anticipation. 
