Fanning the Flames, the fourth book in my shape-shifting dragon series, comes out March 6th. Allow me to explain what an author feels like the day before her book releases through Muppet Gifs. Oh, my God. My book comes out tomorrow. What if no one buys the book? What if they buy the book and they think it sucks? Holy Crap. What … Read More
Fanning the Flames
The Pre-order link for Fanning the Flames should be up tomorrow. I’ll post it once it’s live. Here’s an excerpt where Bryn, Valmont, Clint, Ivy, Mr. Stanton and Miss Enid investigate a newly discovered root cellar behind Valmont’s cabin which they think might be part of a secret network of underground tunnels. *** Clint cracked his knuckles and squatted down … Read More
Fanning The Flames excerpt
I thought I’d share another excerpt from Fanning The Flames. *** The next day in Elemental Science, Bryn pulled Keegan aside. “This is going to be a weird conversation, but my grandfather asked me to find a Red dragon I trusted who is willing to take on a knight to help in the investigation against the Rebels.” “Why would … Read More
Fanning The Flames Excerpt
Good Morning. I thought I’d share an excerpt from Fanning the Flames, book 4 in the Going Down In Flames series. The release date is set for March 6th. I can’t wait. *** Bryn untangled herself from Valmont’s arms and legs and went first to her room to smack off the alarm and then to Valmont’s. By the time she made … Read More
Fanning the Flames Release Date
I’m excited to share that Fanning the Flames is set to release in March. I don’t have an exact date yet. And I am aware that announcing a publication date is the surest way to have that date change, but I’m doing it anyway. Fanning the Flames is Book 4 in the Going Down In Flames series. Book 5, which … Read More
Fanning the Flames Revisions
I’ve been revising Fanning the Flames. Today I’m sharing an excerpt. The rest of the school week flew by without any traumatizing events. Friday after their last class, Bryn, Valmont, Clint, and Ivy sat on the grass in the quad next to one of the few trees which had survived the Rebel attacks last semester. Bryn inhaled and sighed in … Read More
Fanning The Flames is Finished
Fanning The Flames is finished. Woo Hoo! Last night I sent Fanning the Flames to my editor and then I celebrated with ribs and a loaded baked potato from a local restaurant. A few weeks from now I’ll start compulsively checking my email for first round edits. When I see the email, I’ll pour myself a glass of wine … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday-Fanning the Flames
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday, so I’m sharing a scene from the rough draft of Fanning The Flames, book 4 in the Going Down In Flames series. In this scene, Bryn, Valmont, and her grandmother visit Lillith at Westgate Estates, and Bryn get’s a glimpse of her possible future. When the driver pulled up to Westgate Estates, Bryn had to bite her … Read More
Death Wish Coffee
As you may know, I believe coffee is the Elixir of Life. It fuels the creation of my shape-shifting dragons and the snarky kick-ass chicks that I write. Today I am sharing some coffee humor from Death Wish Coffee. You can check out their facebook page here.
Trial By Fire Release Day Dog gifs
Trial By Fire comes out tomorrow, April 4th. What does an author feel like the day before a book releases? Allow me to explain in dog gifs. This is what I will look like most of today. Which means I’m super excited, nervous, and a little manic. And I’m not sure I’ll be able to sleep tonight. I’ll probably look … Read More
Take The YA Fantasy Quiz
I thought this was a fun quiz, and it’s a bit of shameless self promotion so I’m sharing. Not sure what to read next? Take the YA Fantasy Quiz to learn what book(s) you should add to your TBR! (When in doubt your answer should involve dragons.)
Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Dragons
Happy Hump Day. Since Trial By Fire is coming out soon (April 4th) I decided to post some dragon humor. Do you believe in dragons?
Capture The Fantasy Sale
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
Happy Valentine’s Day
What does Valentine’s day mean to you? I think it’s a day to eat chocolate and celebrate the people you care about. Speaking of people you care about, I can’t wait to share Bryn’s next adventure in Trial By Fire with you. Until then, here are some dragon necklaces I am contemplating purchasing for a giveaway. Which one is your favorite?
Trial By Fire
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