You’d think I would have learned my lesson after last years Swag debacle where I ordered postcards and bags featuring my book’s release date for UtopYA. And yet, I did it again. I am not a total newbie anymore. I know that all release dates are guesstimates and that the market fluctuates which means publication dates fluctuate and yet I still … Read More
Naming Characters
When you create a character, you spend a lot of time coming up with the perfect name. It has to hint at their character and their appearance and not remind readers of a famous character they know from another book. That last part is easier said than done. You decide to name your character Dezirae. It’s unusual, not too trendy, and … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday for Bookworms
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Happy Hump Day to everyone. Here is some bookworm centered humor.
Favorite Quotes from Going Down In Flames Series
I’ve been typing away on Trial By Fire. One of my favorite parts of writing this series is coming up with funny thoughts and quotes. Today I’ve decided to share some of my favorites from the Going Down In Flames Series. Share your favorite quote or moment in the comments section and you’ll be entered for a chance to win … Read More
Fabulous New Website
Thanks to Chelsea Starling and several glasses of wine I have a fabulous new website. Some of you may remember my very first post where I ranted about trying to create my own website. It was called Liar, Liar Pants on Fire. I have to admit, I have a love/hate relationship with WordPress. For two years, I toiled away attempting to … Read More
Editing Looks Like This.
I’ve been editing for a few days now. Want to know what it looks like? Editing looks like this. If you’re sensitive to foul language, don’t read the last cartoon. You have been warned.
Pets in Easter Costumes
While I have never tried to put Easter costumes on my pets, I do find the pictures amusing. Happy Easter.
Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Bookworm Edition
I decided it was time for a little Bookworm based humor. Happy hump day, everyone.
What is Your Favorite Easter Candy?
Tis the season to dye eggs, visit relatives, and eat copious amounts of candy. Which brings up the question, what is your favorite Easter candy? My personal favorite is Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs. The peanut butter filling is thicker than in the regular peanut butter cups which makes them amazingly awesome. I recently discovered that Reese’s is … Read More
Scene from Book 3: Trial By Fire
This scene may or may not make the cut in Trial By Fire. I thought it was fun and wanted to share. I hope you enjoy it. In Elemental science, Bryn noticed another one of Mr. Stanton’s seating charts on the board. Today she was grouped with Octavious, Rhianna, and Garrett. It was probably the first time in a month … Read More
Using Pinterest to Organize Your Online Social Media
Did you know you can make a private board on Pinterest? You can. And you can use this board to organize your online presence. This article is aimed at writers, but can apply to anyone hoping to organize their online media. Create private board on Pinterest. Add a Pin it button to your browser bar. Pin items that represent … Read More
Jaxon Westgate Round 2 March Madness
Jaxon made it to Round 2 in Entangled’s March Madness Competition. Why does he deserve your vote? Top 5 Reasons Why Jaxon Westgate is the Ultimate Hero Hello, my name is Chris Cannon. I live in Southern Illinois with my husband and my three dogs: Pete the shitzu who sleeps on my desk while I write, Molly the ever-shedding yellow … Read More
The Problem with Pants
I’m having a pants problem. As in, my summer pants and capris no longer fit. I’d love to say that some evil gnome snuck into my closet in the middle of the night and sewed all my clothes a size smaller. Unfortunately, that is not the case. It seems I developed a double-stuffed oreo habit over the winter which resulted … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday-Snark
A little Snark to make you smile on this Wednesday morning. Have a great day.
March Madness With Jaxon Westgate
Hello everyone!!! Today I get to Champion a Book Boyfriend Favorite!! You see, Entangled is doing something awesome. They are pitting hero characters from their published books against each other! YAY! And I chose Jaxon from the Going Down in Flames Series by Chris Cannon! I do know that Jaxon is going up against Jackson from Gravity by Melissa West during … Read More