Sunday Author Swag

ChrisUncategorized, YA

It’s that time of year where I start figuring out my swag options. There are so many swag options online that it can be overwhelming. I’m attending the Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Weekend April 28-30 so I need to figure out and order my swag soon. Here are some options. Let me know what you like best. One commenter will … Read More

Fanning the Flames

ChrisParanormal Young Adult

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

ChrisYA

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

ChrisParanormal Young Adult

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

ChrisDragons

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 is Finished

Chrisyoung adult

  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

Killing off Characters

ChrisYA

How do you feel about authors who kill off characters? I’m not talking about main characters, because unless you write for Supernatural that is reprehensible. But back to the topic at hand, how do you feel about authors who kill off  secondary characters that you’ve grown to know and love over a few books? Not that I’m asking for any particular reason… … Read More

Penned Con 2016

ChrisPenned Con, Uncategorized, YA

Are you going to Penned Con 2016 next weekend in St Louis? If you’re in the area it’s a great conference where readers and writers come together and bond over their love of books while raising money for Action for Autism. I’ll be at table 42 in the Colonnade ball room. Stop by my table for a photo with my dragon props. … Read More

Make Me Laugh Wednesday-Fanning the Flames

ChrisYA

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

Make Me Laugh Wednesday-The Boyfriend Bet

Chrisyoung adult

I thought I’d share a scene from The Boyfriend Bet where Zoe and Grant have yet another detention for kissing on school grounds. I hope it makes you smile. “Remember the last time we had detention and Principal Stephens didn’t have time to call our parents?” Crap. I’d totally forgotten. “He’s definitely going to call our parents this time.” “The … Read More

Make Me Laugh Wednesday-The Boyfriend Bet

ChrisMade Me Laugh

I’m super excited that The Boyfriend Bet comes out August 22. Today I’m sharing a scene where Grant gives Zoe a ride home and they talk about her relationship with her brother, and the double date they’re going on that evening with their friends Delia and Aiden. “When we were kids, Delia and I set up a lemonade stand at … Read More

The Boyfriend Bet

ChrisYA

I thought I’d share another scene from my sweet, snarky romantic comedy The Boyfriend Bet which comes out August 22. In this scene Grant has just left an encounter with his ex, Lena. He’s thinking about Zoe. Consciously or not, I found myself driving toward the exit for Betty’s Burgers and Zoe’s house. I pulled into the parking lot at Betty’s. I … Read More

Make Me Laugh Wednesday: The Boyfriend Bet

ChrisYA

In honor of my cover reveal for The Boyfriend Bet which happens August 4th, I though I’d share a funny (I hope) scene from the book. If you’d like to find out more about The Boyfriend Bet, check out this link. Now here’s the scene. At lunch, Delia and I snagged a table by the windows before lining up for … Read More

My Internal Monologue as I Pack for #Utopia2016

Chrishumor, UtopIA

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

ChrisFor Writers, Readers, Uncategorized, UtopIA, YA

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