Win a Kindle Fire HD in the Pot of Gold Giveaway! Welcome to the Pot of Gold Giveaway hosted by Darkly Delicious YA and Book Nerd Tours . Three winners will receive But in addition…. ONE VERY LUCKY LEPRECHAUN WILL RECEIVE A PRE-LOADED WITH GREAT YA & NA BOOKS! Click on the covers to get to know the authors that are participating … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Enjoy.
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Enjoy.
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s make me laugh wednesday. Here are some random jokes that caught my eye. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm during this frigid weather.
Valentines Day Gifts for Readers and Writers
Valentines day is coming up fast. Do you know what you’re buying for your favorite reader or writer? Chocolate is always good, but if you’re looking for something different check out these gift ideas. http://www.etsy.com/shop/ClockworkAlley?ref=l2-shopheader-name http://www.jennibick.com/leather-heart-journal.html … Read More
Characters Who Make You Suspend Disbelief or Roll Your Eyes
How much is too much when it comes to the main characters in the book you’re reading? We want the women to be smart, attractive and spunky. We want the men to be smart, attractive and brave. Every once in a while, the characters cross over into the land of there’s-no-way-that-could-happen. I recently read a book I enjoyed. Bad guys … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
The snow and freezing temperatures have screwed up my sense of what day it is. Regardless of the day, I hope this post makes you laugh.
Snow Storm Strategies: Read, Write, Repeat
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Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all the readers and writers out there. If you’re not a reader or a writer, what’s wrong with you? Pick up a book. You’ll enjoy it. Seriously. Give it a shot.
Highlight Reel for 2013
At the end of every year, I like to take stock of what worked and what didn’t. Were there any major life changes, or accomplishments I want to celebrate? What are the missteps that I need to avoid in the coming year? Here is my highlight reel for 2013: 1. I sold my first book, Going Down In Flames, to … Read More
What are You Reading?
I’ve been reading the Magnus Bane Chronicles, by Cassandra Clare. My only complaint is that they are too short. What are you reading? Here’s a little Reader humor.
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Enjoy.
Why I Write and Read Young Adult Novels
Whenever I tell people that I read and write young adult novels, they have one of several reactions. Either they think it’s cool, ask a few questions, and change the topic, or they stare at me like I said I moonlight at a strip club. Why do people find the idea of a normal person writing a novel so difficult? … Read More
UtopYA / Quirky Chick Conference Report
I spent this past weekend in Nashville Tennessee at the UtopYA conference. What was it like? Imagine a conference full of quirky chicks who all love to read, write and blog. Then add a hot shirtless cover model, a ton of raffle prizes and a few fangirl moments. Attending a conference by myself was way outside my comfort zone. I’ve attended … Read More