Check out my Book Recommendations

ChrisParanormal Young Adult, Uncategorized

When Ben Shepherd emailed and asked if I’d put together a list of books I’d recommend based around a certain theme, I was excited. There are so many good reads out there and I had to stop and think about what makes me love a book. I love kick-butt girl books where the main character discovers she has some sort … Read More

.99 Happy Holiday Sale

ChrisUncategorized

For many of us this is a strange and different holiday season. I hope that you all find some type of joy or peace. I plan to eat my weight in Christmas cookies and then gripe about my pants not fitting. That’s part of my yearly tradition and I see no reason to give it up now. To help ring … Read More

Sneak Peak at Star Crossed Dragons.

ChrisUncategorized

I’m excited to share a sneak peak at the rough draft of Star Crossed Dragons, the prequel to Going Down In Flames. It’s the story of how Bryn’s parents fell in love and ran away together. Star Crossed Dragons comes out in February. CHAPTER ONE Sara Sara sat across the table from her parents in her father’s study and stared … Read More

SWEET SUMMER READS SALE .99

ChrisReaders, Uncategorized

Summer is a great time to binge read especially when ebooks are on sale. For a limited time all of my romantic comedies are .99 If paranormal is more your thing Demon Bound and Going Down in Flames are both .99 If you’ve read my books already and are looking to branch out, Entangled Publishing has over 200 books on … Read More

After the Book Launch: 99% Faking It

ChrisUncategorized

Good Morning. Today I’m celebrating the successful book launch of 99% Faking It and wondering what I’m supposed to do now. Oh, wait…I know the answer to that. I’m supposed to write a new book. The problem is I’m not sure what to write next. There are dragons flying around in my brain and ideas for romantic comedies and then … Read More

The Night Before The Dating Debate in Otter Gifs

ChrisYA

I’m thrilled that my 8th book, The Dating Debate is coming out tomorrow. I’d love to say that I’m relaxed and feeling very zen about the release. That’s not the case. I’m not sure that will ever be the case. Maybe by my 10th book I’ll have figured out how to deal with the excitement and stress, but given my … Read More

How an Author Feels After a Book Release: Animal Gifs

Chrishumor

Good Morning. I’m sharing some animals gifs to explain how an author feels after a book release. At first you’re like, “Hey, this is going pretty good. I just need to do a few things. I’ll take one step (or bite) at a time. And then you’re like, “Wait. I need to do this and this and this and this and … Read More

Killing off Characters

ChrisYA

How do you feel about authors who kill off characters? I’m not talking about main characters, because unless you write for Supernatural that is reprehensible. But back to the topic at hand, how do you feel about authors who kill off  secondary characters that you’ve grown to know and love over a few books? Not that I’m asking for any particular reason… … Read More

Are you going to Penned Con?

ChrisReaders, Uncategorized, writers conference, YA, young adult

Penned Con is happening at the St. Louis City Center Hotel and Suites July 23-25th in St. Louis Mo. 100+ Authors, guest speakers, panels, workshops are gathering to celebrate their love of books. I can’t wait. Here are some of the postcards I’ll be handing out. I hope to see some familiar faces there.

To Kill A Character

ChrisFor Writers, Readers, Uncategorized

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

Come Say Hello At #UtopYA2015

ChrisUncategorized, UtopYA, writers conference, YA

Right now, mentally, I’m skipping through a field of flowers and singing, “I’m going to UtopYA. I’m going to UtopYA.” I’m so excited to see my Facebook and Twitter friends. Although it’s always tricky to recognize people from their online photos. I have different glasses now, and my hair is not quite the same color as it was in my author … Read More