I wish I had three sets of eyeballs...

Apart from the fact that having three sets of eyeballs would come in really handy for the upcoming zombie apocalypse, I would be able to read more than one book at a time. There are sooooooo many books out that I want to read right now. Here are a few of them:

Defiance by Shelly Crane. Here's the synopsis from Goodreads:

In the third installment of the Significance series, we begin with Maggie and Caleb in the clutches of a new enemy; the Virtuoso council. Not only do they have to deal with the consequences of taking the lives of the Watsons and the council attempting to take Maggie away to keep their precious Visionary safe, but they must deal with Marla as well. All are determined to undermine, control and use Caleb and Maggie's rare gifts for their own uses, some wish to destroy them entirely. Then Maggie's father and Bish are threatened but the council forbids the presense of humans. Peter and the family fight and stand beside them every step of the way to save Maggie's father, to keep Caleb and Maggie together when the corrupted council is so set on keeping them apart and to stop Marla and whatever she has up her sleeve. Then Maggie has the shock of her life when she discovers something about her real father. It may change everything for everyone. Stay tuned as the story continues.


I proudly describe myself as a Craniac. I love, love, love Shelly's books. They're so sweet and romantic and you know there will be a happy ending. And what's better than that? Defiance is the third book in the Significance series. The fourth book, Independance will be out soon. (insert squee)




Wishing For Someday Soon by Tiffany King. Here's the synopsis from Goodreads:


Seventeen year old Katelyn Richards is a stronger person than anyone will ever know, and that is just the way she wants it. Behind her normal facade lies the reality of a broken home life. Thanks to her abusive mother, a string of deadbeat stepfathers, and an unsympathetic system, Katelyn has learned that the only one she can count on is herself. Her life's mission has become to shield her nine year old brother, Kevin, and to give him the future that they both wish for. A life with no more abuse, no worries about where their next meal will come from, and no more wondering if they will have a roof over their heads. 
When her mother moves them again, this time to a small town in Montana, Katelyn's resolve is shaken when she meets Max, a cute boy from her new school, who gets a glimpse into her real world. Max slowly manages to break through Katelyn's wall of distrust, stirring up feelings she never saw coming. Now with her world more complicated than she ever intended, Katelyn struggles with the decision to follow her heart into the arms of the first boy she has ever loved. A decision that could risk the promise she made to protect Kevin, and to give them the 'someday soon' that is so close within their grasp.


Doesn't that sound good? I've been looking for a really good contemporary because I don't read them that much and I know I should. After Callum & Harper, I've been searching for my next contemp. fix. And now that I'm writing my own, I need to see what else is out there. Also, Tiffany King is one of the sweetest, most genuine people in this world. For real. I think if I ever met her, I'd give her a huge squeezy hug. And I'm not a hugger.


Divergent by Veronica Roth. Here's the synopsis from Goodreads:


In a future Chicago, 16-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she discovers that she is an anomaly who does not fit into any one group, and that the society she lives in is not perfect after all.


Everyone is talking about this book. Seriously, I can't go on Twitter without someone talking about how amazing it is. The reason I haven't gotten to it is that I'm kind of dystopian-ed out. Something has got to be really, really original for me to get sucked into it. The synopsis doesn't drag me in. But the constant raving by book lovers that I trust is going to bully me into reading this. And I'm sure I'll be kicking myself for being late to the party. Stay tuned...








So many books, too little time to read. I'm plugging away at edits for Nightmare. A recent comment from a blogger prompted a massive cut, and I think I'm going to end up taking out two entire chapters that don't really need to be there. As much as I love it, it takes up too much space. But I'm considering doing special editions of each of the books where I add the deleted chapters and other fun stuff. Yes, I think these things should happen.


I was also interviewed over at 1001 First Lines by Scarlett Rugers about my favorite first lines, how I write them and how important they are. I also shared one of my favorite and worst first lines. So go on over and check it out :)