Keep FOCUS! Plus giveaway below of autographed copy of OLIVIA TWISTED by Vivi Barnes In celebration of the launch of Gilded, I thought I’d share a post on managing the distractions in life and focusing on what’s important—much like an archer does as he focuses his...
As you may remember, a box arrived from Skyscape full of paperbacks of GILDED. Much to my surprise ANOTHER box arrived and this one was filled with hardcovers! They are so pretty, and yes, these smell perfect, too! Thank you Skyscape! My favorite part other than the...
The other day Vivi Barnes and I got together to hang out and chat about her book. We videoed it so you could join us! Here's the blurb from Amazon on Vivi's upcoming YA contemporary, OLIVIA TWISTED: Tossed from foster home to foster home, Olivia’s seen a lot in her...
Today I'm thrilled to bring you an interview with YA author of INSOMNIA, J.R. Johansson. After watching the interview, don't forget to enter to win a NookHD 16GB tablet w/blue case! Blurb from INSOMNIA: It’s been four years since I slept, and I suspect it is killing...
Last weekend, I got to attend a stop on the Sunshine Tour at the bookstore down the street from my school. There I met 9 Florida authors, many good friends of mine, as well as hang out with lots of other close writing friends including Amy Parker, author of upcoming...
I am excited to have Anna Staniszewski here on my blog to celebrate the release of her latest middle grade, My Epic Fairy Tale Fail! I must say I love the cover. It’s such a clever twist of the traditional fairy tale title. Here's the blurb: Jenny has finally accepted...
I am thrilled to have my critique partner from the MiGs, Debbie Ridpath Ohi, chatting with us here at Chocolate for Inspiration. I've known Debbie for a number of years and I've had the chance to read her middle grade and picture books. She is incredibly talented and...
Every secret has a price… I’m 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 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 down to the SCBWI conference in Miami....
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...