Fellow author Talli Roland, with two previously small-press published novels, is taking the leap into self-publishing with her latest release, Build A Man. Talli’s previous releases have been fun-filled, creative events that made me in awe of her (and furiously taking notes). This round is no exception as she has created an online poll for people to vote on features… Read More
I am totally that Crazy Aunt that gives books for Christmas. (And Birthdays. And any other excuse I can think of.) I was this way long before I was an author, but it reached epic proportions after I had my own children and was surrounded by kidlit. Everything from gorgeous picture books to delightful chapter books to gripping middle grade… Read More
It’s a Christmas Themed week! And there are lots of cool things ahead. Last Friday, I kicked off the Holiday Theme by throwing a giveaway for anyone that posts a picture of Open Minds on my FB page (open until 12/20, so check it out). Today, I’m over on Goodreads doing an author Q&A about my books, writing, and publishing…. Read More
Do you have a copy of Open Minds? Post a picture of the cover (be creative!) on my FB page to win this: $10 B&N Gift Card + Open Books, Open Minds Wrist Band (pencil not included) to keep … or to give away for the Holidays Giveaway open until December 20th! Are you subscribed to my author newsletter? If YES: Look for… Read More
When I announced I was participating in National Novel Writing Month the same month I was launching my book, several people commented that they were impressed (and were probably thinking, boy is she crazy). It was a bit crazy, but I am so glad that I did it! (Yes, I met the 50k mark, although I’m certainly not done drafting Closed… Read More
I’m excited to be a part of The Indelibles, a group of 20 Indie authors who are launching their books this fall. I’ll be able to tell you more when we officially launch the group after the first of the year (mostly because everyone is so busy launching their books right now), but I have to say, there are some… Read More