I connected with Marina through someone at the Desert Dreams Conference back in April. Not only is she busy promoting TUCKER’S CROSSING, which debuted August 1, she also has two more books slated for publication later this year. I was also delighted to learn that Marina used to live in my (very small) hometown, and […]
This week’s feature is DEFIANCE, by C.J. Redwine, which will debut August 28. It’s a YA fantasy with a kick-ass heroine, and I totally love the premise: From Goodreads: Within the walls of Baalboden, beneath the shadow of the city’s brutal leader, Rachel Adams has a secret. While other girls sew dresses, host dinner parties, […]
Last week, I had enormously wonderful and profound experience at the Glen Workshop West, which not only uplifted and rejuvenated me in a variety of needed ways, but also allowed some insight into things I need to be thinking about as I move forward with my writing. Here are some nuggets of wisdom I gleaned: 1. Validation Comes […]
This week’s feature is GILT, by Katherine Longshore. As a long time lover of English history (especially the King’s court), I was immediately drawn into the book’s premise.From Goodreads: In the court of King Henry VIII, nothing is free—and love comes at the highest price of all. When Kitty Tylney’s best friend, Catherine Howard, worms […]
…Kell Andrews! Congratulations! Kell will be receiving an autographed arc and a bunch of swag for THE SINISTER SWEETNESS OF SPLENDID ACADEMY. Thanks to all who participated–your comments were fantastic! I’m at a writing workshop this week, which I’ll elaborate on more later, but stay tuned tomorrow, when I’ll be featuring Katherine Longshore and her book […]
The winner of the FIRE KISSED giveaway is Kesska! Congratulations! And that leads us right into another prize package–this time for some bookmarks and an ARC (advance reader copy) of THE SINISTER SWEETNESS OF SPLENDID ACADEMY by Nikki Loftin. Leave a comment on this post to enter! From Goodreads: When Lorelei’s old school mysteriously burns […]
When I featured author Erin Kellison back in February, I aluded to her new book, FIRE KISSED. After months of waiting, I’m happy to report that FIRE KISSED has finally debuted! It’s a spin-off of her expertly written Shadow Series, and introduces some new characters, including the feisty Kaye Brand. Synopsis, from Goodreads: Fae Fire It is Kaye Brand’s power to wield. […]
So after months (and months, and months) of tweaking my query letter and sending it, I received my first partial request. Yippee! Of course, I know this definitely doesn’t mark the end of this process, or any guarantee either way–it just means I’ve transcended one of the rungs on the ladder. The higher rungs that I’m […]
After my original post about library patrons behaving badly, other categories started coming in. Among them: 1. The Isolated EccentricThis is usually the patron who will stop by the reference desk and make conversation, usually assuming the librarian isn’t all that busy and has time to chat. It’s fine to get to know patrons, especially regulars, but unhelpful […]
To continue on our Middle Grade kick, I’d like to feature THE PECULIAR, by Stefan Bachmann, set to release this September. From Goodreads: THE GRAVEYARD BOOK meets JONATHAN STRANGE & MR. NORRELL in this gothic steampunk page-turner for readers of all ages. Bartholomew Kettle won’t live long. Changelings never do. The child of a human […]