I’m excited to take part in this year’s Nestpitch Contest, debuting April 1. I’ll be a “slushie,” which means I’ll review entries as they come in. In celebration of Nestpitch, I posted some contest tips on Operation Awesome, which I’ve reproduced below: If you plan to enter a contest: Make sure you have something ready and […]
While writing with other authors in last month’s Winter Writing Festival run by the Ruby Slippered Sisterhood, I was lucky enough to do some writing sprints with Liz Talley. When I found out more about her books, I couldn’t wait to feature them. Her next book, SWEET TALKING MAN, sounds exquisite: Leif Lively is the hottest […]
This week on Operation Awesome, I posted about how quantification-only thinking impacts writers, and how it can sometimes limit possibilities. And, because it rocked my world, I have to share this great Neil Gaiman video (it’s long, but worth it). [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8UU-F1Yorg] Next week, stay tuned for an interview with romance author Liz Talley!
I stumbled upon THE SIN EATER’S DAUGHTER on Amazon one day. The premise blew me away–and the cover’s pretty snazzy too. See for yourself: Seventeen-year-old Twylla lives in the castle. But although she’s engaged to the prince, Twylla isn’t exactly a member of the court. She’s the executioner. As the Goddess embodied, Twylla instantly kills […]
Character development is always something I’ve struggled with. I think it’s because I’m a control freak–something in me is unwilling to let my characters romp around freely and show their true selves. But last week, in my MFA writing class, I got an epiphany: What if I used my worldbuilding skills (something I’m significantly better […]
I was fortunate to meet Bryan Bliss at a conference a few years back, and I’m happy to report that his debut novel, NO PARKING AT THE END TIMES, will release next week on February 24. I’m so excited about this book that I’ve already pre-ordered it. Abigail doesn’t know how her dad found Brother […]
This week, I was on Operation Awesome discussing how writing relates to music performance, and the extra strides we can take when creative pressures become onerous. For more, feel free to read the full post here. And here’s the link to the Elizabeth Gilbert video that I referenced: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86x-u-tz0MA] Next week, I’ll be featuring NO […]
Robin Stevens’s book, MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE sounds like the perfect read, especially in January when the weather’s cold: a cozy murder mystery at an all girls’ school, with a protagonist who sets up her own detective agency. And, it takes place in the 1930s! I’ve already pre-ordered the US edition, set to debut this spring, […]
I met Nicole through a Facebook group, Binders Full of YA Writers, and the premise of both her books (one published in December, the other debuting next week on February 3) got me so excited that I emailed her immediately for an interview. Have a look-see: Alessia Jacobs is a typical sixteen-year-old, dying to get […]
Last year, I interviewed Angelica R. Jackson about her forthcoming book, CROW’S REST, which debuts this coming May. I’m happy to report that her book trailer is out! She also allowed a behind-the-scenes look at making a book trailer here. Avery Flynn arrives for a visit at her Uncle Tam’s, eager to rekindle her summertime romance with […]