Dedication Is My Middle Name
I spent the weekend at the beach. Allow me to expand on that. I spent Valentine’s Day weekend at the beach, in a room with a sunken whirlpool tub and… Read more Dedication Is My Middle Name →
I Am Bricking Myself In, Montresor..
Saturday, I leave town. I am going to a hotel on the beach on what is predicted to be one of the coldest days of this winter, with strong winds… Read more I Am Bricking Myself In, Montresor.. →
“No!” he cried. “I can carry you! I’ll carry you!”
1 Line Wednesday From: “Traveler” Swoon Reads / MacMillan 2017 Topic: Scent
MasterClass Monday: Are You There Writers? It’s Judy Blume
The very first Judy Blume book I ever read was “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” and I remember at the time being very firmly convinced that the author… Read more MasterClass Monday: Are You There Writers? It’s Judy Blume →
I cannot stop shaking…
From: Traveler Swoon Reads / MacMillan 1 Line Wednesday Topic: “Comfort”
Believable Disbelief vs Plot Acceleration
I hate stories about ordinary people who encounter something wildly extraordinary – like a space alien – and behave as though it’s only mildly startling. You know the kind I… Read more Believable Disbelief vs Plot Acceleration →
MasterClass Monday: Cassandra Clare Has Extensive Writing Tips
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably run into the name Cassandra Clare. As the author of the wildly popular Mortal Instruments series (and movie, and now spun… Read more MasterClass Monday: Cassandra Clare Has Extensive Writing Tips →
A Year Ago Today I Entered The Swoon Reads YA Contest
It’s been a year since I uploaded my manuscript, took a breath, and pressed “submit.” Facebook was kind enough to remind me of the anniversary this morning, and I still… Read more A Year Ago Today I Entered The Swoon Reads YA Contest →
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