Once I’m done with edits for book 3 in my dragon series, I’m going to finish up a romantic comedy for the Entangled Crush line. Blackmail Boyfriend was my first foray into romantic comedy. I need a title for this new story which also has the word boyfriend in it. Bonus points if it has alliteration of B B. After you … Read More
Car Lot Sticker Shock
Recently I’ve had the pleasure *insert eyeroll* of shopping for a car. I’ve purchased two cars in my adult life. I drove my first car for 8 years and I’ve had my current car for 12 years. (Which of course means I started driving when I was 5. ) I should also add that both cars were pre-owned. Funny how that sounds … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s make me laugh Wednesday. I hope you enjoy the random funnies I found in a panic before I went to bed last night when I realized it was Tuesday and I needed a post for my blog in the morning. I mean *cough cough* I hope you enjoy the jokes I carefully selected way ahead of time for this … Read More
What’s Your Favorite Trope?
Some of you are probably asking, “What the heck is a trope?” Tropes are common themes that run through stories. Tropes tell a reader what to expect. They give them a familiar story which they know will end in a happily ever after. For example, Blackmail Boyfriend is based on the marriage of convenience trope and the opposites attract trope. … Read More
Trial By Fire Excerpt
I’m deep into edits on Book 3 of my dragon series, Trial By Fire. I don’t have a release day to share yet, so I thought I’d share an excerpt. FYI: Valmont is going to class with Bryn because he is acting as her bodyguard. In Elemental Science, Mr. Stanton approached Valmont and had a quick whispered conversation before class … Read More
Fear The Walking Dead Discussion
So, what did you think of Fear The Walking Dead? I was afraid it would be full of characters that were TSTL (Too Stupid To Live) but I was pleasantly surprised. ***Spoiler Alert*** I like how they opened with Nick, who is a drug addict, seeing one of his friends as a zombie. Was it real? Was he just high? … Read More
Making People Smile: Blackmail Boyfriend
I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has read Blackmail Boyfriend. I love writing snarky, sarcastic characters. I love making people laugh. Here are some of my favorite quotes from Blackmail Boyfriend. Hopefully they will put a smile on your face.
Make Me Laugh Minions Wednesday
It’s make me laugh Minions Wednesday. I hope these make you smile.
Novel Illustration for Going Down In Flames
At UtopYA 2015 I met an artist named Monique. She had the unique idea to draw a character from a novel while she discussed the book…sort of a visual book review. Here is the Novel Illustration she created for Going Down In Flames. It’s amazing. I’ve already signed up to have her do an illustration for Bridges Burned. And I’d love … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Blackmail Boyfriend
It’s make me laugh wednesday, so I thought I’d share some quotes from Blackmail Boyfriend.
Blackmail Boyfriend Excerpt
Blackmail Boyfriend comes out tomorrow so I thought I’d share an excerpt. Bryce and Nathan were standing by their lockers just like yesterday. I walked up to my fake boyfriend, smiled at him, and grabbed his hand. “Good morning.” Jane stood off to the side of Nathan looking at something on her phone. “What are you doing?” Bryce asked looking … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Teenager Posts
No one ever forgets what it’s like to be a teenager, even if they want to. It’s a crazy, exciting, traumatic time in our lives. Here are some Teenager Posts from Pinterest to make you laugh. If you want to see more posts like this you can find them here.
Penned Con Report
I attended Penned Con in St louis this past week. It was a conference for readers, writers, and bloggers with a special teen day thrown in at the beginning. This was the second time I’ve had a table at a conference. The first was at UtopYA in June. This time around I knew to bring bookstands and a brightly colored scarf … Read More
Check out Bryce Colton
This is what I imagine Bryce Colton looks like. He’s the main male character in Blackmail Boyfriend. The excerpt below shows how Haley thinks of him and how they meet. Bryce stood lounging in front of his locker, wearing a crisp white shirt and khakis. I felt underdressed in the Levi’s and the black Talk Nerdy to Me sweatshirt I’d … Read More
Dragons I Need in My Life
Part of the reason I wrote the Going Down In Flames series is due to my love of dragons. Here are some dragons I need in my life. Okay, need may be an overstatement but I definitely want them. Most of these dragon items came from Design Toscano. A Dragon Mailbox. Dragon Bookends Dragon Wall Sconce Dragon Alarm Clock Dragon … Read More