Archive for February, 2011
Bookanista News!
published on February 23, 2011This week, the Bookanistas are rocking the good news!
Gretchen McNeil unveiled the cover for her debut, POSSESS. Isn’t it gorgeous?
A group of us went pink to support the…
Confessions About Vlogging
published on February 22, 2011Confession #1: I’ve never done a vlog.
Confession #2: Until recently, I never intended to do one.
Confession #3: If you ask me why not, I’ll tell you I’m shy. Really, I’m just too self-conscious….
It’s so shiny!
published on February 17, 2011Look what posted on PM today. It’s all so very real and wonderful now. Ooh, aah!
Corrine Jackson’s IF I LIE, about a girl who becomes an outcast in her small military town when she chooses to keep a secret…
Bookanista Review: Divergent
published on February 17, 2011
This week I am so lucky to review a book written by a friend, fellow Bookanista, and former SCBWI roomie. I’m so excited to tell you that…
Best Valentine’s Day Present. EVER.
published on February 14, 2011The Sunday before Christmas, I finished my second book, a YA contemporary called IF I LIE. I sent it off to my agent and held my breath, waiting for her to tell me it sucked. Not because my agent…
YA Blogosphere Lovefest: Krista Ashe
published on February 13, 2011
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Today, a bunch of YA writers are spreading the love in a big ol’ blogfest. We were each given a Secret Valentine to lavish…
Bookanista Review: I Am Number Four
published on February 10, 2011As you may have noticed by a few changes around here – namely the new tab up top – I have joined the Bookanistas. For my first week as part of this gracious and talented group of writers,…
Road Trip Wednesday: Favorite Couples
published on February 9, 2011I decided to play along with this week’s Road Trip Wednesday from the great ladies over at YA Highway.
This week’s topic: Who are your favorite literary couples?
There were so many it was hard to narrow it down. But here…
Different and Okay With It
published on February 4, 2011
When I was five, my older brother taught me how to write my name. I was fascinated by the pencil and how it scrawled and created letters that turned into words…
Outlining a Novel in Three Acts
published on February 2, 2011I outline my books. I know this about myself, and I no longer try to fight it. I have a thing for complex characters with complex relationships. Without an outline, I wouldn’t be able to sustain the tension or…
