As many of you already know, I’m giddy to announce that my novel–a young adult fantasy titled FORECAST– will be released on July 17, 2013. I am looking for readers, friends, and fans who are interested in joining an exclusive social marketing team dedicated to providing feedback and helping spread the word about FORECAST. This won’t be complicated—it’ll be fun! In other words, I’m building a…
I am thrilled to announce that my short story, TIGHTROPE is almost ready to show the world! Take a look at this gorgeous cover, designed by the talented Daniel Ramer. We used live models, which made the process feel oh-so-Hollywood since I got to be there for a good chunk of the shoots. I love the final product! To whet your appetite, here's a glimpse of…
I'll get this confession off my chest right now. I…*cough cough*…follow rules. I don’t mean some of the time, or most of the time, but practically ALL of the time, I observe instructions and adhere to the guidelines set out for me. Real life example: I posted a just-for-fun quiz listing a bunch of things I might have done at a writer’s conference and asked which…
A book, an open air market, and a serious discussion with my mother all held equally valid stances as “learning time” in my childhood. I remember hearing from very early on that I was “always learning,” and I believed it. Nevertheless, after completing my undergrad degree, I felt that there was so much stuff I didn’t know, especially when it came to the practical side of…
After a long day at work, my husband was greeted by me: a vomiting machine crossed with an emotional basket case. You might think I’m exaggerating, but there are just some embarrassing scenes that are too awful to make up. At one point, my physical distress of morning sickness had peaked to such a humiliating level, I wept hysterically on the floor of our bathroom. As…