on hold

hi lovely readers!

i'm in a holding pattern waiting for Fury of

the Phoenix release and have no news of my

own, alas. i do have exciting book news from

my writing friends, tho!

also, i'll be on three panels at ConDor this

weekend. check out their website for more info.

i'll be presenting on YA fantasy, women in fantasy, and

novel research panels on saturday and sunday afternoons!

my signing will be at 4pm on saturday, right after my

3pm panel with nancy holder and kiersten white. fun!

now some fun and exciting links to share!

my friend gretchen revealed her debut cover

this week! isn't it stunning? you can check out

the awesome synopsis on gretchen's site. i can't

wait to read Possess!

also, i just found out on twitter that

alex bracken, awesome YA author of Brightly

Woven sold a trilogy to disney hyperion.

check out her post for details!

i'm so excited to read more from this talented

YA author. congrats, alex!!

also, with the release of Fury soon, we're

getting closer and closer to the Diversity Tour.

there are awesome posts each monday from guests

on the diversity in ya website, be sure to check it out

and sign up for our newsletter for announcements!

this monday, dia reeves did a great guest post.

finally, i blog over at the greenwillow blog

about my ten years as a chinese brush painting student.

with commentary on various pieces i've painted throughout

the decade. have a peek!

till the next, i'm just trying to stay sane

as release day rolls closer. =D i'm very excited.

i've a great giveaway contest planned for Fury of the

Phoenix release. can't wait!

currently reading:

Akata Witch by nnedi okorafor