I'm Sorry
Forgive me for being away so long but I've been dealing with some things. It started last week Tuesday and it's still ongoing. One of my good friends was murdered so I'm dealing with that--I'm going...
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Never Surrender 'Cause You Just Might Gain A Friend
Oh my gosh, thank you so much for the support! I'm happy to inform you that I'm feeling loads better about everything and I have my friends and family to thank for that. And you guys, of course.Today...
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Write From The Hurt
So I was deep into plotting Portrayer, outlines, charatcter bios, first chapters and all that jazz, when I got this twisting feeling in my gut that this wasn't working. I hated the way the story...
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I just met a writer buddy around my age (WOOT!) and he's like my literary soul mate. We like the same books, deplore the same things, love the same authors and we even have a weird penchant for...
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Happy Independance Day!
Today is all about lighting up the BBQ, popping back a few beers and laughing with your family and friends.So from my family to yours, HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
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Excuse me? Can You Get This Published For Me?
"I'm sorry but I'm not a published author.""Oh, well, I'm sorry to hear that."0_0Seriously?One of the most frequent comments I get, apart from "That's nice", is people feeling sorry for me when I tell...
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Hookers And Hangers Blogfest
Today I'm writing this with a broken thumb. Bummer, right? Well, it's my own fault: Saturday I had an accident while closing my door. I absentmindedly pushed it with my left thumb and I did so with too...
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Hookers And Hangers Blogfest Part 2
On Monday I shared the first four sentences from my YA Fantasy Portrayer. Today I'd like to show you guys the final sentences of those chapters. Once again, I'd like to thank the gals over at Falling...
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Women In Fiction: My Favorite Heroine
Isn't he purrrty?Before I start, I want to say thank you to Hope Roberson and all the gorgeous gals over at Falling for Fiction for selecting me as one of their winners for their Hookers and Hangers...
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Revealing Eden: Callous Or Throught-Provoking?
Here is the blurb found on Amazon:"Eden Newman must mate before her 18th birthday in six months or she'll be left outside to die in a burning world. But who will pick up her mate-option when she's...
View ArticleCelebrity Obsessed
I took a break from blogging to catch up on some work stuff. And catch some sun. I'm officially a member of the Jersey Shore now that I look like orange leather.Well, things have been pretty nice this...
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Gearing Up To Get An Agent Meet and Greet
I've been waiting for this day for over a month and I'm super stoked it's finally here. I participated in the first GTGAA Blogfest last year and it was incredibly fun and informative--this year is...
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Genre Favorites Blogfest
I'm sure you're all aware who Alex J. is. If you don't then you must be a hermit or a baby coco bear or a moose tail lemur or I dunno...dead? Alex is one of the most popular bloggers on the frickin'...
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Cover Reveal: If I let You Go
I started blogging about a year ago today and I did it soley to get my thoughts and feelings out into the world. Along the way I've made some truly fantastic friends but there's one person who touched...
View ArticleThe Conundrum of Experience vs Quality
My vacation time started two weeks ago today. I've been saving them up for a while (since last year, at least) and I finally decided now is the time to take a month-long break and just do what I want...
View ArticleI'm Not Hemingway
It's so good to be back! And it's Halloween! And Frankenstorm just ravaged New York! And the elections are a mere week away! And the last Twilight is coming soon! And...and...my head is totally...
View ArticleHow Do You Decide Which Novel Will Be Your Debut?
This is something not many writers talk about but it's a very hard decision for some. By the end of the year I will have completed 2 novels, the first is a MG and the other is a YA. I had always wanted...
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There Is No Need To Be A Bee
Boy do I have a story to tell you guys today. Get your popcorn and some Skinny Girl wine 'cause this is gonna be good.I went to an event hosted by an agent last week and we were asked to bring some...
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This Genre Is Oversaturated, Write Something Else
I am sick of hearing this and you know what? Kiss my ass whoever you are.I spent a very long time dreaming up the idea for my current YA WIP and an even longer time actually writing it. A crit partner...
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When You're Not In The Mood
Do you ever wake up and know you have things to do but don't feel like it? Sometimes I just want to stay in bed all day and not go to work and other times I simply don't want to go and visit my...
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