I've decided to unplug as much as possible from the internet and social media for the next two weeks. So as not to alarm anyone (I'm not dead, don't send the Calvary), and because I like to imagine that people would in fact be worried if I just disappeared, I'm letting you all [...]
As part of the YA Indie Carnival this week, we are writing about characters from our books who would be the ultimate competitors in the HUNGER GAMES. This one is so easy, it's almost embarrassing. Drake, from the Forbidden Trilogy, would obviously kick major butt in The Hunger Games, especially if Sam's life were on [...]
Today I'm over at Evolved Publishing talking (err... writing) about genre categories for younger readers. Here's a little taste of what's up. Why not join us there and participate in the discussion? Classifying Books for Kids and Young Adults As a parent, I’m always on the lookout for great books for my kids. As a reader, I [...]
**Warning: This contains spoilers to book 1 of the Forbidden series, Forbidden Mind. Click here to purchase Forbidden Mind or check it out for free on Amazon Prime!** Chapter 1 – Sam The warmth of Drake's lips against mine sent butterflies spiraling through my stomach. His strong arms tightened around me just enough to make [...]
Okay, this may not be the most pressing philosophical question of the 21st century, but I'm truly befuddled. What happened to the last twelve years? There's a Facebook status that has been circulating: And I realized, this is true for me. For some reason, the last twelve years aren't registering on my internal time memory [...]
