I only plug things I really like. And when a book I really like, written by a friend, goes into a book bundle with nine other books for .99, I figure it’s a public service to say something about it. So I’m letting Irene Preston have my (practically abandoned…sorry about that….) blog for the day… Read more »
Ashley Fairfax, heroine? Rapunzel starts to sing
Hello all! For fun I’m posting a scene from my work in progress, tentatively titled Why Rapunzel Let Down her Hair. A couple things of note–this book isn’t edited. It isn’t even finished. This scene may or may not appear in the final version. If it does, it will probably get better, potentially with fewer… Read more »
Gratitude
The last seven weeks have been some of the hardest of my life. My husband and I fostered two girls (A & L, ages 7 and 5) from July to June in the hopes of adopting them. The end result: after the DH and I spent May in court hearings, the girls finished the school… Read more »
Extended Author’s Note for How Beauty Loved the Beast (Caution! Spoilers Ahead!)
I wrote an authors note at the end of How Beauty Loved the Beast regarding my own confused debate on how to end Hauk and Jolie’s story. Several people have commented on it, so I thought readers might like to see an expanded version of my thought process. Before I start, though, I want to… Read more »
Writer of modern fairy tales seeks fairy godmothers…
I need help. You may have noticed that I haven’t been online this week–odd behavior for an author who’s about to have a book release. We’ve had a family emergency that has occupied my time and will put me on a plane the day How Beauty Loved the Beast hits the virtual shelves. I’m… Read more »
RT Convention–I will be there!
Hey All! I figured I’d post my schedule in case anyone was looking to find me at #RT13! I’m arriving Tuesday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning. If you recognize me, say hello! I love meeting new people. In addition to the official appearences, you’ll see me dancing at most of the parties (I’m not a… Read more »
Love a Tree, Read an E-book
Sometimes I’m a terrible parent. [Bear with me; this is about saving trees.] In my defense, I don’t have much experience at it. My husband and I began fostering two girls, now ages 5 and 7, last summer. It’s been a life-changer. Sometimes we get it right with what we call a “pro-parenting maneuver.” When… Read more »
I’m turning my blog over today to the lovely Alexa…
I’ve known Alexa for a number of years now from my local RWA chapter, and she is an awesome woman. Last year we both signed with digital first publishers, and are happy to be published authors! I’m pleased to turn the blog over to my friend so she can announce… [take it away, ma’am] Thank… Read more »
How Beauty Loved the Beast has a Cover!
And it’s so pretty! (So is Hauk, but as AngelBlue pointed out on Twitter…that’s how Jolie sees him.) For more details, including an excerpt, look here!
Desk Tour!
Hey all! I have a video tour of my desk today. Before we get started, I’ll mention that I have nothing on my desk from my mother. My mum is awesome and we get along extremely well. I’ve often thought I should add something from her to make sure she’s rep’ed! But no item has… Read more »