End of Summer Odds and Ends

Okay, so it's been almost two months since my last blogpost. Please don't yell at me! I've been busy. I promise. And yes, busy with so much book-stuff I can hardly keep track of it all. Not that I'm complaining... First up, I got to visit one of my most amazing-est (Yes, that's a word. [...]

The BIG Announcement

A few months ago, I posted about two very exciting things. The first, I elaborated in my post—I got to see my name in print in the byline of an article on the front page. The second? Well, I kept the second a secret. But it’s been long enough and I’m ready to share. Without [...]

Owning It

A large part of succeeding as a writer boils down to your willingness to put in the time. Can you accept sitting at a desk, dreaming up worlds, typing (or scribbling) the words, and getting it done? The answer to these questions has always been a resounding yes for me, but I tend to fail [...]

Young Adult Fantasy (Yes, it’s for Everyone)

I read. I read a lot. Even when the weather (finally) changes and a warm breeze replaces the arctic winds of winter, I’m no less likely to be found lounging on a couch, a book in hand. The only difference is that I probably have the windows open. I like to read a little bit [...]