I think most authors are introverts who learn to go forth and network with other writers, readers, and bloggers. I spent the weekend in Vegas to attend a Book Festival. I spoke on my first panel, and it was terrifying and exciting at the same time. I kind of feel the same way about Las Vegas. The flashing lights, crowds of people, … Read More
Meet Me In Las Vegas
I’m heading to Las Vegas for the Vegas Valley Book Festival on October 18th. I’ll be speaking on the A Sampling of Supernatural Panel. It is literally the last panel of the day, at 4pm. I’m hoping people stick around to hear us talk and then come by the tent at 5pm to pick up some swag or check out our books. … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Yawn
It’s make me laugh Wednesday with a dose of tiredness thrown in. For two glorious months, I pretend that I am a full time author and then it’s back to the day job and squeezing writing in at night when I can keep my eyes open. (Yawn) Coffee is my friend. One day, maybe I can be a full time … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Enjoy.
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
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
Going Down In Flames -Official Release Date June 30th-Rafflecopter
My book is officially being released on June 30th. I’m so excited. I’ve been working towards this moment for 8 years. And, wow, is there a learning curve. When I first started writing I did it for my own entertainment and kept my stories to myself. Slowly I shared my work with my husband and then my mother. Neither of … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s make me laugh wednesday. Enjoy.
Why I Listen to the Voices in My Head: My Writing Process Blog Tour
The voices in my head make it difficult to concentrate on everyday life. As Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory would say, Ideas for interesting characters and random plot bunnies pop into my head all the time. Should I be worried about this? Probably not. I’ve met enough authors to understand why E L Doctorow referred to writing as, “a … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday.
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Read, laugh, repeat.
How much should ebooks cost?
Do you buy ebooks? How much should ebooks cost? What price point sells the most books? This Huffington Post article quotes Mark Coker’s survey. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-coker/2014-book-publishing-indu_b_4533411.html Books priced $2.99 and $3.99, on average, received about four times as many unit sales as books priced over $7.99. For indies who could publish low-priced books that were as good or better than what … Read More
My Writing Process Blog Tour: Featuring Jus Accardo
I signed up for the Writing Process Blog Tour. When it came time to ask other authors if they wanted to participate, I contacted one of my favorite authors, Jus Accardo. I discovered Jus through The Denazen Series. It’s amazing. If you haven’t read it, you should. I moved on to The Darker Agency series and The Eternal Balance series … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Anyone need a new shirt?
Attention all Readers: Pot of Gold Giveaway-March 1st-17th
Win a Kindle Fire HD in the Pot of Gold Giveaway! Welcome to the Pot of Gold Giveaway hosted by Darkly Delicious YA and Book Nerd Tours . Three winners will receive But in addition…. ONE VERY LUCKY LEPRECHAUN WILL RECEIVE A PRE-LOADED WITH GREAT YA & NA BOOKS! Click on the covers to get to know the authors that are participating … Read More