Wishing you all an amazing Christmas and New Year! This year, I'm excited to start working on a new middle grade writing project. I'm also launching a new blog series called TEACH WRITE that features teachers and authors working together to create a stronger learning...
ECOSYSTEM I’m so excited to be a part of Joshua Bellin’s blog tour for his latest young adult book release, ECOSYSTEM. Be sure to enter his giveaway at the bottom of my post. As a fan of his other works, SURVIVOR COLONY 9, SCAVENGER OF SOULS, and FREEFALL, I was eager...
The castle that inspired THE PRINCESS & THE PAGE is Chateau Chenonceau, located in the Loire Valley of France. It's my favorite castle in the region, and I love the stories of the woman who once lived in there. I was so excited to return to this castle with my...
Picture taken by starui62 It's fall! Which means it's only in the 80's here in Florida and my hair might curl rather than frizz. But I must say I love the heat so there is no complaining on my part. Bring on the frizz! Do you know what else happens in the fall? The...
Hello friends!!!! I hope you all had an incredible summer. I sure did! Lots of beach time and fun with family and friends. International Literacy Association I wanted to share with you my video clip from my signing at ILA. If I met you there, it was so great meeting...
It's summer! The perfect time to be reading and writing! For the month of July, I'm participating in Camp NanoWriMonth. I may not write 50k by the end of the month, but I'm having a blast writing with friends and getting some progress on my novel to boot! I'm super...
Writing can be tough and sometimes we get distracted or feel inhibited by things like: 1. Past failures 2. Success of others 3. Our own inabilities 4. Time constraints 5. Lack of inspiration These are all real issues that writers face. If you’re like me, you’ve dealt...
Wow. What an amazing book launch we had for THE PRINCESS & THE PAGE. Thanks a million times over to everyone who came and attended the book launch party. Here are some pictures that were sent my way: [gallery type="rectangular"...
I had an INCREDIBLE time in India teaching writing workshops on Building a Fantasy World at the American School of Bombay. The students that attended this week long workshop were not only talented writers, but had amazing imaginations. It was incredible watching them...
Both my book, THE PRINCESS AND THE PAGE, and I will be traveling around the world! If you live in one of the cities below, it would be amazing to meet you in person and talk. If you can’t come, you can visit the blogs below and enter to win a $25 gift card! The...