Amanda Troyer wrote a post about her creative process and tagged me in it. http://goo.gl/aE01ss 1) What am I working on? The second book in my shape-shifting dragon series, Bridges Burned, is on my editor’s desk, so I’m working on book three of Bryn’s adventures. I’m also working on a New Adult book which is kind of like The Matrix … Read More
Make Me Laugh Winchesters Wednesday
It’s make me laugh Wednesday. Today I’m going to vary from my normal format of posting funny quotes and pictures because I wanted to share an article from the amazing Jennifer Armentrout. She uses the Winchesters from Supernatural (duh) to explain an author convention. The link to the article is at the bottom. Happy Hump Day. AUTHOR AT A CONVENTION… … Read More
Social Media Madness
My first book, Going Down In Flames, came out June 30th. Since then I have been tweeting and sharing and tumbling and pinning my brains out in an effort to increase my social media presence. I’ve done my best to keep the posts about my actual book to 25% of my content because no one likes a spammer. The rest … Read More
Book Release Author Mania: Going Down In Flames
Going Down In Flames came out June 30th. Here’s a summary of my book release: author mania day. -Wake up and make coffee. -Check Amazon to see if anyone besides your mom bought the book. -Do a small happy dance when you see that your Amazon rank has grown smaller. It moved from 100,000 to 60,000. Consider that a win. … Read More
Release Day Excerpt and Rafflecopter
To celebrate the release of my Young Adult Paranormal Novel, Going Down In Flames, I am sharing an excerpt and raffling off something I hold dear to my heart. Coffee. Like my main character Bryn, I believe the day doesn’t start until I am properly caffeinated. I hope you enjoy the excerpt and good luck in the rafflecopter. Excerpt from … Read More
Going Down In Flames -Official Release Date June 30th-Rafflecopter
My book is officially being released on June 30th. I’m so excited. I’ve been working towards this moment for 8 years. And, wow, is there a learning curve. When I first started writing I did it for my own entertainment and kept my stories to myself. Slowly I shared my work with my husband and then my mother. Neither of … Read More
Fun Food Fantasies
What’s your food fantasy? Before your imagination veers into R rated territory, I’m not talking about a weekend rendezvous with Channing Tatum and a case of chocolate syrup. I’m talking about the food you would eat if there were no repercussions. I would eat an entire bag of double stuffed Oreo’s every day, because Oreo’s are like sunshine for my … Read More
Why I Listen to the Voices in My Head: My Writing Process Blog Tour
The voices in my head make it difficult to concentrate on everyday life. As Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory would say, Ideas for interesting characters and random plot bunnies pop into my head all the time. Should I be worried about this? Probably not. I’ve met enough authors to understand why E L Doctorow referred to writing as, “a … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday.
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Enjoy.
Going Down In Flames Dragon Decor
I’ve always been fascinated by dragons. Going Down In Flames, my young adult paranormal novel centers around a secret society of shape-shifting dragons. While writing the book, I’ve been searching the internet for unique dragon themed items. Here are some of my favorites. The gorgeous beaded dragon dress is by Ralph Lauren. The seven-foot tall sculpture with the gazing ball is … Read More
Sharing the Writing Process Blog Hop.
Sharing the Writing Process Blog Hop. When Lynn Cahoon asked me if I wanted to participate in a blog hop on my writing process, I jumped at the chance. (hop…jump…get it?) Check out Lynn’s writing at www.lynncahoon.wordpress.com What am I working on? Right now I have two WIP’s. That way if one group of characters stops talking to me, I … Read More
My Writing Process Blog Tour: Featuring Jus Accardo
I signed up for the Writing Process Blog Tour. When it came time to ask other authors if they wanted to participate, I contacted one of my favorite authors, Jus Accardo. I discovered Jus through The Denazen Series. It’s amazing. If you haven’t read it, you should. I moved on to The Darker Agency series and The Eternal Balance series … Read More
Attention all Readers: Pot of Gold Giveaway-March 1st-17th
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. Here are some random jokes that caught my eye. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm during this frigid weather.