I just received my final round of edits for Faking It. And they didn’t make me cry. That’s a huge stepping stone. There were a few nit-picky items I needed to address. Apparently I used the word Right 134 times. My editor was kind enough to point this out to me. LOL. Why is it when I focus on not … Read More
Audiobooks: Do you read them?
I’ve been toying with the idea of creating audiobooks for the Going Down In Flames series. This is new territory for me. I’ve always been one to read a book rather than listen to it. What about you? Do you listen to audiobooks? When do you listen…when you’re exercising or when you’re driving? How many do you listen to in … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Reader Edition
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Reader Edition. If you’re a reader you’ll find these amusing. If you’re not, then you should go to the book store because books are fabulous.
Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Bookish Humor
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday, the bookish humor edition. I hope these make you smile. Have a great day.
Sad to Leave #BVW17 but Happy to be Home
I’m at home on my comfy couch with a shitzu to my left, a german shepherd beagle to my right and a large blond lab laying on my feet. I’m feeling the puppy love and I’m happy to be home. My experience at the Barbara Vey Reader Weekend #BVW17 was amazing. I met a bunch of new readers and writers. … Read More
#BVW17 Bound
I’m attending the Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Luncheon #BVW17 on April 28th. I can’t wait to meet all the readers and authors. Now I just have to overcome my natural introvert tendencies. Most readers and authors seem to be introverts, so putting several hundred of us in a hotel together is always interesting. I plan to fake being an extrovert … Read More
It’s Almost Summer
I have two more weeks of work left at my day job before I go on that marvelous ten week break known as summer vacation. And yes, I am counting down the days. Two more weeks until I can write as much as I want during the day instead of cramming in writing time from five until seven every night … Read More
Shirts for the Reader in Your Life
Need a gift for the Reader in your life? Check out these shirts For Reading Addicts. The first one is my favorite. Which one would you want?
Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Grammar Edition
When you’re an author you spend a lot of time proofreading your own work which can turn you into a grammar nut. Here’s a little grammar humor to make you smile.
To Kill A Character
I’ve been facing an authorly issue. While writing Trial By Fire, the third book in my shape-shifting dragon series, I accidentally killed off a character…a beloved character…a character I never meant any harm. After I finished typing the scene I just stared at my screen. How had this happened? What the heck was my brain doing? Would people hate me … Read More
Preparing for UtopYA.
UtopYA 2015 is just around the corner. Here’s a peek at what happens inside my head when I’m preparing to attend a conference. Fair warning: my head is a strange place. First thought: Woo Hoo! UtopYA is here. I get to hang out with Quirky Writer/Reader/Blogger Chicks who speak my language. But half the people I met last year aren’t … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday for Bookworms
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Happy Hump Day to everyone. Here is some bookworm centered humor.
Scene from Book 3: Trial By Fire
This scene may or may not make the cut in Trial By Fire. I thought it was fun and wanted to share. I hope you enjoy it. In Elemental science, Bryn noticed another one of Mr. Stanton’s seating charts on the board. Today she was grouped with Octavious, Rhianna, and Garrett. It was probably the first time in a month … Read More
All that Glitters
I was lucky enough to be asked to do an interview for Glitter magazine. Today I’m sharing the questions they asked and my answers. You can find the link to the original article at the end of this post. GLITTER: Tell us 5 random facts about yourself. CHRIS: I have 3 dogs, so my entire house is furry and so … Read More
Author Release Week Mania
My husband was a little concerned for me, since Bridges Burned (Book 2 in the Going Down In Flames series) came out on Monday. Apparently, I acted a bit manic when Going Down In Flames came out last June. Something about hitting refresh over and over again to check for reviews on Amazon and Goodreads and freaking out when people didn’t … Read More