Well, my editor sent me her notes on “Dreamer.” *gulp* And then we talked on the phone for over an hour about it. *choking sound* Now I have less than… Read more Sometimes You Need To Remember To Go With Your Gut →
“Fraternizing with the enemy.What has our school come to?” “I consider it good sportsmanship.” “I’ll bet.”… Read more I shake my head and make a tsk-ing sound… →
In this scene from my debut YA novel, Traveler, we’ll get an inkling of Jessa’s very special talent… When I was four, my family visited the aquarium. My parents were,… Read more Tidbit Tuesday: Jessa Catches A Glimpse →
Something in me shifts and clicks, like gears that were put into motion and then locked into place. Finn. His name is Finn. And all I can think is,… Read more “My name’s Finn,” he says. →
My mind begins to drift, but I keep looking firmly at my own face, staring myself down until I feel sure that I’ve lost the ability to focus my eyes.… Read more I turn back to the mirror, staring at my own eyes as they reflect back to me →
When I first read The Hunger Games, I (like most readers) really enjoyed the tender, shared moments between Peeta and Katniss. One of those was centered around a meal –… Read more Find Those Bonding Moments In Your Story →
“Having friends is a lot of work,” I finally say. “For them…or for you?” He asks. “Because there’s a difference.” 1 Line Wednesday From: Work In Progress Topic: “Work”
In my upcoming (!) YA Fantasy Novel, Traveler, Jessa discovers that she can shift into other realities and interact with people in her own dreams. Finn has been tasked with… Read more Tidbit Tuesday: Fate And The Social Norms →