When you create a character, you spend a lot of time coming up with the perfect name. It has to hint at their character and their appearance and not remind readers of a famous character they know from another book. That last part is easier said than done. You decide to name your character Dezirae. It’s unusual, not too trendy, and … Read More
Using Pinterest to Organize Your Online Social Media
Did you know you can make a private board on Pinterest? You can. And you can use this board to organize your online presence. This article is aimed at writers, but can apply to anyone hoping to organize their online media. Create private board on Pinterest. Add a Pin it button to your browser bar. Pin items that represent … Read More
Going Down In Flames Writing Learning Curve
There is a definite learning curve when it comes to writing and you learn things about yourself along the way. I learned that I’m obsessed with food. Have I always enjoyed food? Yes. Do I fantasize about being able to suck down an entire package of chocolate covered double stuffed mint Oreo’s without consequences? Yes. Did I realize my characters … Read More
What Day is it?
For most of today, I suffered under the delusion that it was Tuesday. I sat down to create a Make Me Laugh Wednesday post for tomorrow, when I realized that it was in fact Wednesday. So I am going to repost a past post. (Say that 3 times fast) Anyway, no matter what day it is when you read this … Read More
My Crazy Summer
This was an exciting, crazy summer. I got on a plane by myself and flew to Nashville for the #UtopYA2014 conference. It was awesome and inspiring and exhausting. Then I took a plane to Las Vegas for the Entangled publishing conference. It was also awesome and inspiring and exhausting. I wish the two events hadn’t happened back to back because … Read More
Creative Process Blog Hop
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
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s make me laugh Wednesday. Here’s an eclectic mix of things that made me laugh.
Supernatural
Whenever I meet someone who doesn’t watch Supernatural, I am confused. What’s not to love about two hot guys/tortured heroes fighting evil? Exhibit A: Dean Winchester: handsome, brooding, smartass Exhibit B: Sam Winchester: handsome, optimistic, smartass I love how the writers for Supernatural take myths and recreate them, … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Enjoy.
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
What Happens in Vegas
They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but I’m hoping they’re wrong. What did I do in Vegas? I met Liz Pelletier, the head of Entangled Publishing and several other key players in the company. I met a ton of authors, shared a lot of laughs, and drank a boatload of coffee. In between the coffee and the … Read More
I Can’t Believe #UtopYA2014 Is Over
I can’t believe #UtopYA2014 is over. It was busy and crazy and exhausting and exhilarating. I met some great new people and reconnected with old friends. I was able to meet my online friends in the flesh. The funny part was most of the time, I had to read their name badges before I realized they were someone I’d been … Read More