Things Will Be Different This Time…Right?
It was euphoric to realize we might be closer to the Island than we thought. But I didn’t miss Caleb’s hesitance in joining my celebration. Slightly deflated, I mumbled, “What’s wrong?”...
View ArticleWhat Makes My Toes Dance
Confession: When I get excited about something, my toes dance. Literally. Like, even without the rest of my body. Picture disco ball, flashing lights, club music, and my toes grinding the beats on the...
View Article‘Twas the Night Before Book Release…
…And though it seems dorky The author could not rest, not even with her Yorkie. The Kindle was plugged in by the bedside with care, Waiting on Amazon to deliver Windchaser wirelessly there. The Big...
View ArticleWATERCROSSING REVEALED!
I let the sharp side of the instrument nick the tender skin at his neck. “I’m not playing around here,” I threatened. “I realize that.” He gave a weak grin before his eyes turned serious. “Let me be...
View ArticleWhen Characters Become Your Friends…
CONFESSION: For me, characters make the magic in a story. If I can care about them, fall in love with them, cry or laugh with them, get angry at them or with them, then I’m sold. But if I never make...
View ArticleBackstage Pass to the Teenage Boy’s Mind
WARNING: What you are about to read contains the deep and [sometimes disturbing] thoughts of a select group of teenage boys who agreed to be completely honest with me on the condition of total...
View ArticleYAK Fest 2012
Sorry it took me so long to finally blog about my experiences at the first annual YAK Fest 2012 (Young Adult Keller Book Festival). Honestly, it has taken me this long to stop floating from the...
View ArticleWindchaser Reviewed On The Pioneer Woman Website!
Special thanks to Emelie Sanders who gave Windchaser a glowing review at ThePioneerWoman.com on Tuesday, January 24! Find out why she said this book “captivated” her… Windchaser Review at...
View ArticleMy Yard Needs Weeding-And So Does My Life
Confession: I do NOT have a green thumb. I have never enjoyed gardening or planting or growing things, despite the fact that my grandmother has tried over and over again to instill that love in me. The...
View ArticleThe Gift My Groom Sent An Hour Before the Wedding
If you read my Dear Teen Me letter that posted at DearTeenMe.com on February 1st, you know that I DIDN’T tell myself (or show my readers) what was in the surprise gift bag that Sam had delivered to the...
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