Yesterday we had GILDED's launch party and it was even better than I could possibly hope for. So many friends, co-workers, and students attended to show their support of the book. I was in awe. The launch party was a celebration of everything that it took to get...
If you would like to order an autographed copy of any of my books, Writer's Block Bookstore is my indie bookstore! If you let them know you'd like a personalized copy, I do go down every so often and sign books. Just let them know in the comments section of your...
AIM HIGH Giveaway of GILDED audio below by Debbie Ridpath Ohi Debbie Ridpath Ohi writes and illustrates books for young people. Based in Toronto, Debbie is represented by Ginger Knowlton of Curtis Brown Ltd. Her illustrations appear in I'M BORED, a picture book...
Locate Your Target, but Aim Beyond It Giveaway of SHADES OF EARTH below by Beth Revis I have long been fascinating with archery--one of the many reasons why I love Christy Farley's debut novel GILDED. There is nobility to archery that doesn't necessarily exist...
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...
A SONG to CELEBRATE “GILDED”: I WON’T GIVE UP Giveaway of audiobook of THE FLAME AND THE MIST, bookmarks, buttons by Kit Grindstaff My contribution to Christy’s GILDED launch-a-palooza was done. Blog post written. Ready for a last read-through before emailing it off....
Proud to Be a Sidekick Giveaway below from Casey and Natalie- two winners will receive a copy of GILDED by Casey McCormick When I joined this community six years ago, I thought writing and publishing novels was my dream. I identified with strong characters like Jae...
Strange as it may seem, my story actually starts in 2008. I was querying my first book Fallen (which will never ever see the light of day again). On my shortlist of agents was a guy named Ted Malawer who worked at an agency called Firebrand. I submitted and then, lo...
Shoot for Your Dreams with Determination and Patience- by Andrea Mack When I was a kid, I used to help my dad with our home renovations. He never read any instructions or sketched out more than a quick doodle on a napkin. He just started putting things together based...
Guys! We are on the countdown to GILDED's release in 3 more days! Woot! So much has been going on lately, it's hard to keep up with everything. But the other day yet another package arrived. This one was from Brilliance! More books and ... the AUDIO VERSION OF GILDED!...