Every September as Halloween draws closer, I have a problem with pumpkins. Specifically, the candy corn type pumpkins which start popping up on every end cap in every store. It’s like they are stalking me and I am powerless to resist. Mellowcreme pumpkins are my Halloween Candy Kryptonite. This year I have come up with a plan which resembles Jane’s cupcake to behavior … Read More
Trial By Fire Excerpt
I’m deep into edits on Book 3 of my dragon series, Trial By Fire. I don’t have a release day to share yet, so I thought I’d share an excerpt. FYI: Valmont is going to class with Bryn because he is acting as her bodyguard. In Elemental Science, Mr. Stanton approached Valmont and had a quick whispered conversation before class … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Bookworm Style
It’s make me laugh wednesday, bookworm style: Enjoy.
Do You Watch Doctor Who?
For years my writer friends have talked about their love of Doctor Who. While I am a fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, and most other Science Fiction Fandoms I have never watched Doctor Who. Then Netflix came into my life and now I am hooked. My favorite Friday night activity is watching Doctor Who while I crochet and do laundry. … Read More
The Miracle of Inverter Turbo Defrost
I came home from work last night to discover I’d forgotten to move the hamburger I planned to cook for dinner from the freezer to the refrigerator. (I’d planned to make burgers because my cooking skills are just that stellar.) So I stared at the frozen lump of meat and said a few unsavory words before turning to the … Read More
Pumpkin Spice Time of Year
Fall means cool weather, leaves crunching under your feet, and pumpkin spice coffee. And not just coffee. Pumpkin spice pancakes, pumpkin spice ice cream, pumpkin spice cheesecake, and many other pumpkin spice goodies pop up all over the place. There are even pumpkin spice Oreos although I haven’t been brave enough to try them yet. For a homemade pumpkin spice … Read More
Happy Hump Day
Happy Hump Day. Congrats on making it through to the middle of the week. Only two more days until the weekend. I hope these make you smile.
Making People Smile: Blackmail Boyfriend
I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has read Blackmail Boyfriend. I love writing snarky, sarcastic characters. I love making people laugh. Here are some of my favorite quotes from Blackmail Boyfriend. Hopefully they will put a smile on your face.
Make Me Laugh Minions Wednesday
It’s make me laugh Minions Wednesday. I hope these make you smile.
Blackmail Boyfriend Excerpt
Blackmail Boyfriend comes out tomorrow so I thought I’d share an excerpt. Bryce and Nathan were standing by their lockers just like yesterday. I walked up to my fake boyfriend, smiled at him, and grabbed his hand. “Good morning.” Jane stood off to the side of Nathan looking at something on her phone. “What are you doing?” Bryce asked looking … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Teenager Posts
No one ever forgets what it’s like to be a teenager, even if they want to. It’s a crazy, exciting, traumatic time in our lives. Here are some Teenager Posts from Pinterest to make you laugh. If you want to see more posts like this you can find them here.
A Little Bookish Humor
Happy Sunday. I thought I’d share a little bookish humor.
Penned Con Report
I attended Penned Con in St louis this past week. It was a conference for readers, writers, and bloggers with a special teen day thrown in at the beginning. This was the second time I’ve had a table at a conference. The first was at UtopYA in June. This time around I knew to bring bookstands and a brightly colored scarf … Read More
Coffee
A little Coffee Humor from Sweatpants & Coffee.
Check out Bryce Colton
This is what I imagine Bryce Colton looks like. He’s the main male character in Blackmail Boyfriend. The excerpt below shows how Haley thinks of him and how they meet. Bryce stood lounging in front of his locker, wearing a crisp white shirt and khakis. I felt underdressed in the Levi’s and the black Talk Nerdy to Me sweatshirt I’d … Read More