Spent all day yesterday finally getting my office organized after a crazy summer of moving, working, and travel. After seven years of sharing space, I now have a writing place all my own! Found the perfect leather writing/reading chair on Craigslist. A bargain! Not to mention my beautiful Craigslist area rug which I love. I’m…
Update, Giveaway and Interview
Hey guy! Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve posted anything. I’ve been a busy traveling bee this summer. I just got back from California and now I’m on my way to New Jersey, bleary eyed, caffeine infused, and stocked with audio books to keep me company on the 26 hour drive. When I get…
Redirect: Dear Teen Me- Authors Write Letters To Their Teen Selves
Today I’m featured on Dear Teen Me. Writing a letter to my teen self wasn’t as easy as I thought it was going to be. There’s so much I wanted to tell her! http://dearteenme.com/?p=5469
10 Questions with Debut Author Dorothy Dreyer
I am thrilled to be hosting debut author and my Month9Books pub-sister Dorothy Dreyer on the blog today. Dorothy is a wonderfully talented new author. If you like creepy YA, her book My Sister’s Reaper is a must read! Sixteen-year-old Zadie’s first mistake was telling the boy she liked she could bring her dead sister…
Krissi Dallas: Watermark Cover Reveal and Giveaway
Watermark, the fourth installment of the YA fantasy Phantom Island series by Krissi Dallas is finally releasing this fall! If you haven’t jumped on board this island adventure full of magic, mystery, and romance, now is your chance. Enter to win an autographed Phantom Island trilogy pack, an autographed copy of Watermark when it releases,…
My Crazy Summer: The Highlights So Far
Two months ago we made the move back to the states after six years living abroad and I haven’t had a chance to catch my breath since. I’ve already been to Romantic Times in Kansas City, Book Expo America in the Big Apple, participated in a debut author panel, and had my official launch party…
I’m Still Here
I wanted to check in with all of you to let you know I haven’t been abducted by aliens or fallen into a pit of rabid groundhogs. I’m still here, tucked away in my writing cave and only allowed to come out for chocolate breaks and the occasional book signing event. Between an international…
Interview With Lisa M. Basso: Author of A Shimmer of Angels
I am thrilled to interview fellow Month9Books debut author Lisa M Basso today. Her book, A Shimmer Of Angels is available now from Barns and Noble and Amazon. Thanks for stopping by. Sixteen-year-old Rayna sees angels, and has the medication and weekly therapy sessions to prove it. Now, in remission, Rayna starts fresh at a…
This Week’s Best and Worst
TGIF! Time for the Best and Worst moments of the week. How has your week been? What have been your best and worst moments. The Worst: The weather. No, seriously, it’s been wet and windy. So windy that I nearly got knocked over walking from my office to the canteen at lunch. Not to mention…
Channeling the Chaos: A Poem
A Scottish wind blows a gale outside my window. Night fades as anaemic daylight fights through the dark dense clouds and thin veil of rain. A gray mist swirls through every minute of every hour, seeping into my very soul. Winter has devoured the sun and won’t give her back again until April. Everything is…