Category Archive for Writing Life
This is me crying. For good reason.
published on April 17, 2012Touched 2: Die Schatten der Vergangenheit – German Cover Reveal
published on March 13, 2012It seems like just yesterday that I posted the cover for Touched 1: Der Preis der Unsterblichkeit.
Well, guess what? Thienemann Verlag has done it again. I love…
One Year After the Book Deal
published on February 15, 2012First, 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
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…
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…
YA Rebels: Tuesday Loves Up Scrivener
published on November 29, 2011I thought I would share today’s YA Rebels vlog in which I walk you through how I’m using Scrivener. Feel free to ask me any questions you have! I’m not an expert, but I’ll do my best to answer….
A Desk I’m Thankful For
published on November 24, 2011I have this inability to write at home. My desk is perfectly lovely. I might loathe my desk chair.
The thing is,…
What is the editing process really like?
published on October 20, 2011A few people have noticed that I’ve been conspicuously absent from both this blog and Twitter. For…
Blogiversary Winner!
published on September 2, 2011Today concludes my Blogiversary celebration! I want to give a special thank you to all my guests for making this such a memorable anniversary. I believe your posts resonated with a lot of people and will continue to be…
Guest Post: Stephanie Kuehn on a Lesson Learned
published on September 1, 2011
I met Stephanie Kuehn last year when we drove to SCBWI together. She’s alternately deep and quirky, which makes her the perfect friend and crit partner….
