2014 was such an overwhelmingly amazing year. I really don't know where to begin other than to say thank you for being a part of it and for making it so special. As you know, this was my debut year as an author. I had no idea what to expect. I won't say it was easy....
GILDED
So Much Awesome!
What an amazing year 2014 has been already! But I recently heard some more incredible news about GILDED. I'm absolutely thrilled and overwhelmingly thankful because GILDED made it onto Amazon's 2014's Top-Selling New YA Releases! Thank YOU for all of your...
A Reviewer Thank You
Today I want to take time to THANK YOU! You are the backbone of why I'm able to keep bringing out stories because it's YOU who is reading, buying, sharing, and reviewing my books. I don't take your time or thoughtfulness lightly. And so to thank you for your...
GILDED Is Headed to Germany!
I'm so excited that can finally share the awesome news with you all. GILDED has been translated in German and will be sold in Germany! This version will be released on November 11, 2014! The title, GOLDGLANZ, is a direct translation. For all of you who read German,...
skYAuthors Book Tour + Giveaway of all 4 Books!
Last week I went on a book tour with three fabulously talented authors, Jessie Humphries (author of the KILLING RUBY ROSE series), Lori M. Lee (author of GATES OF THREAD AND STONE), and Meredith McCardle (author of THE EIGHTH GUARDIAN). It was an amazing trip not only...
Poster Giveaway- A Reviewer Thank You!
Guess what arrived today!?! GILDED and SILVERN posters! I'm so excited about these 11x14 in. sized posters. I could wallpaper my house with them, but then my neighbors might officially call me crazy. So I thought it would be a whole lot more fun to give these away as...
GILDED Nominated for the Morning Calm Award!
Each year the international school librarians in Korea pick nominees for the year's Morning Calm Medal Book Award program. It was such an honor for GILDED to be chosen to be on this prestigious list for the high school level! Here are the books that were chosen: I am...
GILDED Bought by Scholastic Book Clubs/Fairs
Last week my agent called with more great news for GILDED. It was bought by Scholastic Reading Clubs to be a book in their upcoming reading clubs and book fairs! As a teacher this is a pretty big deal for me. Every month during my teaching career, I'd pass out the...
The Last Few Months
Guys! It's been so long since I've last given you updates on all that has been happening. And a LOT has been going on. I've been busy lately writing as fast as I can on upcoming and still secret projects, hence my lack of blogging. As you know, SILVERN, will be...
Teachers! Apply for a Free Class Set of GILDED
I'm so pumped. My publisher, Skyscape, is celebrating the release of GILDED's new 22-page novel guide by giving away a limited number of class sets of GILDED. Isn't that amazing? I almost fell out of my chair when my publicist emailed me. It's so excited to be a part...