This is going to be an amazing fall. I'll be speaking and signing at a number of festivals and conferences in the next months. I would love to see you so here's where I'll be! September Sept. 9, 2023- Romance Writers Workshop: Mastering the Art of Romance Plotting Bay...
Last week I was honored to attend the Riverdale Literary Festival at Riverdale High School. Let me tell you, this school is passionate and pumped about reading. Nearly every door in the school was decorated with themes from the books that were highlighted at the...
This past month has been a blast visiting schools and festivals! Here is a quick summary of pictures showcasing this month. Such great memories! Coastal Magic Con Celebration Middle School- I got to visit this class after they did a novel study on GILDED! Cypress...
This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the UCF Book Festival. It such a wonderful experience to meet and talk with people who are also passionate about literacy. I had a chance to speak with many teachers, librarians and readers from all over Central...
This past month has been a bit of a whirlwind to say the least! And going on the YA Chicks Tour was a wonderful part of it all. I had the priviledge of touring around Central Florida with Amy Christine Parker, Jessica Khoury, Anna Banks and Jessica Brody. We visited:...
I'm super excited about attending the UCF Book Festival tomorrow. I'll be on the YA panel with Kristen Simmons and Amy Christine Parker starting at 10 am. Then I'll be signing right after that. It should be a great event with concerts, games for kids, books, cooking...
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...
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....
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 writer who is famous for her youtube channel, YARebels. In this interview she shares about her best conference experience. 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...