On the YA Rebels today, I talk about SUPERPOWERS. Of course this was a hard question because we were only allowed to choose one! So I broke down some of the superhero categories and looked atĀ my favorite YA books withĀ heroines/hereos with superpowersĀ to help me out....
Hey guys! Because I'm a huge Hunger Games fan, I'm giving away:1. Hunger Games Movie Companion book2. Hunger Games Lanyard3. Hunger Games Movie PosterCheck out this vlog to see the prizes!Fill in this form by August 12th to WIN. a Rafflecopter giveawayPlus, you have...
During the SCBWI conference in Orlando, FL, I also attended the Young Adult workshop. This was led by Noa Wheeler, editor for Henry Holt, and Nancy Werlin, bestselling author of numerous books including Extraordinary. These two ladies did an excellent job exploring...
Guess what? I'm going to be a guest vlogger on the YARebels for today and every Wednesday for the month of August.This week on the Rebels, we are talking about Independent Bookstores. There are actually two Indies in the Orlando area (Thursday is taking B&L) and I did...
Ā Every secret has a priceā¦ Iām very pleased to welcome Elaine Wolf today. She has offered to share her thoughts on her publishing journey and what inspired her to write her book, CAMP, published by Sky Pony Press (an imprint of SkyhorsePublishing). This YA novel...
I'm back from a writer's conference and from our tripĀ to Germany and Austria. These past few weeks were awesome. Here are some pictures of my trip with my three boys:Neuschwanstein Castle, GermanyInnsbrook, AustriaThe lake behind Neuschwanstein CastleBut I've got lots...
I am so excited about Ellen Oh's YA fantasty PROPHECY! This is a book that I've been anxiously waiting to finally hold in my hands and put on my bookshelf. I can't wait.And now PROPHECY has a cover and it's beyond amazing. Don't you agree?Last week Ellen Oh revealed...
I'm thrilled to share with you the interview I did we my local critique partner, Larissa Hardesty. We met a while back through Verla Kay's Blueboards. When I moved back to the States, I hitched a ride with Jessica Souders and her downĀ to the SCBWI conference in Miami....
Today I'm pleased to post my interview with Sarah Nicolas who attended the SCBWI Orlando, FL conference with me. She is a young adult writerĀ who is famous for her youtubeĀ channel,Ā YARebels. In this interview she shares about her best conference experience.Ā Sarah is...
At the SCBWI conference here in Orlando, FL, I was able to chat with the very talented Danette Haworth. She is the middle grade author of the VIOLET RAINES ALMOST GOT STRUCK BY LIGHTNING, THE SUMMER OF MOONLIGHT SECRETS, JACK AND ME, and her upcoming book that will be...