When Ben Shepherd emailed and asked if I’d put together a list of books I’d recommend based around a certain theme, I was excited. There are so many good reads out there and I had to stop and think about what makes me love a book. I love kick-butt girl books where the main character discovers she has some sort … Read More
Sunday Funday: Penned Con Prep
Happy Sunday. I’m deep into edits on Faking It. It’s due back to my editor October 1st. Penned Con is coming up quickly: September 20-22. I have 200 labels to apply to my strawberry lip balm swag. My dragon necklaces are made. I have post cards and bookmarks. It sort of feels like I have things under control…so I’m sure … Read More
Another Great Year at Penned Con
Penned Con was amazing. I loved meeting all the people I interact with online. I met a bunch of new readers, writers, and bloggers. Plus I was able to reconnect with friends from past conferences. Two days was not enough time to catch up with everyone. Living an hour away from the conference meant I drove home each night, which … Read More
Things I learned at Penned Con
I’m coming off the high of attending Penned Con in St Louis. There were books and authors and readers and bloggers as far as the eye could see. It was awesome. Plus I finally met some of my online friends in person. Tackle hugs and awkward selfies ensued. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to meet all of my FB friends, but there’s … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday : Bookish Humor
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Today I’m sharing some bookish humor.
My Internal Monologue as I Pack for #Utopia2016
MUST PACK ALL THE THINGS! Wait…all the things won’t fit in this suitcase. Maybe I don’t need all the things. *Puts back shoes and pants and tops. Maybe I just need these things. *Attempts to cram lesser amount of things into suitcase. Dang it. Things still don’t fit. Grabs bigger bag. Things fit. There is extra room. Must take more things. … Read More
UTOPIA Conference 2016: Advice for newbies
So, I’m super-excited/mildly panicked about attending the UTOPIA Conference in Nashville June 22-26. I’m looking forward to reacquainting myself with my reader/writer/blogger friends that I’ve met over the last three years. I’m nervous because like most bookish people, I’m an introvert. How does an introvert survive a hotel teaming with hundreds of book-loving people who tend to favor tackle hugs? Allow … Read More
Off to Las Vegas
I’m off to Las Vegas for a conference with my publisher. Most writers are introverts, meaning we are comfortable with smaller groups and quieter surroundings. Las Vegas is huge and loud and full of people so I may require a glass of wine while I’m there to deal with all the commotion, but I am looking forward to talking in … Read More
Christmas Gifts for Readers & Writers
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?
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
Are you going to Penned Con?
Penned Con is happening at the St. Louis City Center Hotel and Suites July 23-25th in St. Louis Mo. 100+ Authors, guest speakers, panels, workshops are gathering to celebrate their love of books. I can’t wait. Here are some of the postcards I’ll be handing out. I hope to see some familiar faces there.
UtopYA2015 is Almost Here
What is UtopYA? According to the the official webpage it is: An uplifting, collaborative and educational conference for those who love supernatural and contemporary young adult and new adult fiction! Panels filled with writers and experts in the publishing and entertainment industries will share with established and aspiring authors and screenwriters their tips to improve craft and advance careers, as well as FUN panels … Read More
Excerpt of Trial By Fire
I wanted to share an excerpt from the rough draft of Trial By Fire, book 3 in the Going Down In Flames series. Bryn and her knight Valmont are investigating vaults below the library when they discover something interesting. The lights in the room beyond lit up, revealing floor to ceiling bookshelves and glassed in cabinets containing museum qualify artifacts. … 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
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