Capture The Fantasy Sale

ChrisDragons, YA

Looking for a new paranormal read? Entangled is having the #CaptureTheFantasy sale for some great books. I might be biased, since  Going Down In Flames is one of the books on sale for 99 cents starting 2/29/16. So if you’d like to purchase a digital copy of GDF, here is the link. Now that the shameless self promotion part of … Read More

The Originals

ChrisParanormal Young Adult, YA

I stumbled across a show on Netflix and have quickly become addicted. It’s The Originals. Now I fully admit that I never watched The Vampire Diaries, and apparently the characters of The Originals are a spin off from that show, as in the original Vampires who sired all Vampires. I guess it’s a prequel of sorts. I know some of … Read More

Trial By Fire

ChrisDragons, Penned Con, UtopIA, YA

I’m about halfway through copy edits for Trial By Fire. Copy edits are the last chance an author has to change a word or rearrange a sentence.  This means that I am talking out loud to see how dialogue sounds and calling my husband in from the other room to ask which word sounds better. He gives his opinion, smiles and … Read More

Shadowhunters Premiere

ChrisYA

Did you watch the Shadowhunters Premiere last night? If not, you should go find it on Demand or online or somewhere because it was awesome. Was it different from the books? Yes. Is that okay? Yes, as long as it’s entertaining. Here are some of my favorite quotes from the books. And, if you haven’t read them you should.  

Words of Wisdom

ChrisPenned Con, UtopIA, YA

I thought I’d share some words of wisdom which made me smile. Sometimes it’s all about how you look at the situation. For more like this, check out my Pinterest Board Wise Words.

Happy New Year!

ChrisPenned Con, UtopIA, YA

Happy New Year! What are your plans, hopes, and dreams for this year? Notice I didn’t use the word Resolution. Resolution seems to imply that you  must accomplish a task or you’ve failed. It’s too much pressure. The new year is supposed to be a time for making a fresh start. Not a time to freak out about all the stuff … Read More

Happy Holidays Snow Globe

ChrisPenned Con, UtopIA, YA

Happy Holidays!  I love snow globes. I wanted to share this amazing 3D snow globe animation featuring a year in the life of a Christmas Tree: created by www.smoothe.com 

Christmas Gifts for Readers & Writers

ChrisPenned Con, Readers, Uncategorized, UtopIA, YA

In the market for some cool gifts for the Readers and Writers on your Christmas list? Check out these unusual items. Laser Projection Virtual Keyboard Aqua Notes Waterproof Notepad Custom Penguin Books Pillow Case Thumb Thing Book Page Holder Soap for Writer’s Block What are you hoping that Santa brings you?

Resident Evil

ChrisThe Walking Dead, Uncategorized, YA

I’ve discussed my obsession with The Walking Dead. My first venture into zombie apocalypse territory started years ago with the Resident Evil movies. I totally admit that I only watch them on TV so I can pause and then fast forward through the gory parts. And I don’t understand why the writers felt compelled to include bizarre mutants which become giant ax-wielding mutants in … Read More

Apparently, I Have Issues

ChrisPenned Con, Uncategorized, UtopIA, YA

I’m working on what will hopefully be the last round of edits for Trial By Fire, and apparently, I have issues. Okay, I have a lot of issues, but I think that’s normal. At least I hope so. Anyone who doesn’t have issues is a Borg, or a Pod or on mood-altering medication. Anyway, unbeknownst to me, one of my major … Read More

Christmas Gifts For Fandoms

ChrisUncategorized, UtopIA, YA

Tis the time of year where you rack your brain trying to divine the perfect gift for a loved one or a friend. If the person you’re buying for is part of a fandom, you can find amazing gifts online. Here are some gifts I discovered on Etsy. Check out this pendant for the Doctor Who fan. You can find the … Read More

Why Chris Cannon Will Be Joining a Nudist Colony

ChrisReaders, Uncategorized, YA

Yesterday, I went shopping for jeans. This information alone should be enough to make you understand why this rant is entitled: Why Chris Cannon Will Be Joining a Nudist Colony. I foolishly imagined that if I went to Kohls, Sears, Macys, and Dillards I would be able to purchase pants. I tried on over 20 pairs of jeans. As in … Read More