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
Chris Cannon Explains What it’s Like to Write a Book
When you write a book there is that initial stage of euphoria where the ideas just flow. Then you realize that something you just wrote contradicts one of the rules of your universe, and you act accordingly. After recovering from this set back, you forge ahead sure that you’re heading in the right direction. When you reach the middle of … Read More
Back to the Day Job
It’s that time of year again. Time to go back to the day job. Don’t get me wrong. I love the kids I work with, but the paperwork and the whole dealing with other adults thing kind of sucks. Over the summer I pretend that I’m a full time author. I sit outside on the deck with … Read More
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
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
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
Things I learned at #UtopYA
What did I learn at UtopYA this year? Many things. In no uncertain order, here they are. 1. Make sure you shave both your legs before walking out the door to a book signing. In your distracted state, you may have forgotten one. 2. Put a room key in your nametag. That way if you accidentally grab your driver’s license rather … 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
Vegas Valley Book Festival
I’m excited to announce that I will be on a panel at the Vegas Valley Book Festival. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH 4:00 PM A SAMPLING OF THE SUPERNATURAL with Chris Cannon, Angela Corbett, Rebecca Ethington, Tara Hudson, Jenna Johnson, Jana Oliver, Alexia Purdy Fifth Street School, YA Tent One 401 S. Fourth St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 I’ll be signing … 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
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
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
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