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Bookanista Review: CHOPSTICKS

published on February 15, 2012

Here is the official blurb from the publisher:

CHOPSTICKS

 

After her mother died, Glory retreated into herself and her music. Her single father raised her as a piano prodigy,…

One Year After the Book Deal

published on February 15, 2012

First, I want to say that I know how lucky I am, and I try to never take it for granted. I’ve had more success in the last year than I know how to cope with on most days….

Class of 2k12: Facial Expressions

published on February 9, 2012

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I have a post up over on the Class of 2k12 blog. It’s all about how to show what your characters are feeling through facial expressions. It includes some images that have helped…

Bookanista Review: MAY B.

published on February 2, 2012

Full disclosure: Caroline Starr Rose is a fellow Class of 2k12er.

Here is the official blurb from the publisher:

MAY B.

 

I’ve known it since last night:
It’s been…

Sample Chapter and Other Stuff

published on January 20, 2012

I know, I know. I’ve been absent again. The sequel to TOUCHED is due to my editor at the end of this month, and my first pass…

Change Write Now: Week 1

published on January 7, 2012

ETA: I also lost 3 lbs this week. I’m sure it’s a lot due to all the water we’re drinking, but it’s a start!

On January 1 we began week one of the Change Write Now challenge. The game…

Bookanista Review: THE MAPMAKER AND THE GHOST

published on December 29, 2011

Full disclosure: I picked up this ARC from the author as we are Class of 2k12 sibs, Sarvenaz Tash.

Here is the official blurb from the publisher:

THE MAPMAKER AND THE GHOST

Blog Circus 2011: Top 5 Favorite Books (Road Trip Wednesday)

published on December 28, 2011

Continuing on our week of lists, today we have my Top 5 Favorite Books of 2011. I read a lot of books this year. And I review…

Blog Circus 2011: Top 5 YA Girls/Top 5 YA Guys

published on December 27, 2011

Today’s blog – part of the week of the best of 2011 lists, a blog circus led by Sarah Enni - was difficult. We’re looking at the baddest…

Blog Circus 2011: Top 5 Favorite Songs to Write to

published on December 25, 2011

We’re back again for a week of the best of 2011 lists, a blog circus led by Sarah Enni. Today we are listing the Top 5…