Fall is in full swing in my neck of the woods. The leaves are turning, the temperature is dropping and the stores are decked out for the holidays. And that means…The Charming Life of Izzy Malone releases really soon! Which also means…I’ve got an excerpt …
Read MorePre-Release Giveaway for The Charming Life of Izzy Malone!
Update: The giveaway is now closed, and winners have been chosen. It’s hard to believe, but The Charming Life of Izzy Malone—my middle grade novel about a mouthy middle school misfit who, through joining a special charm bracelet club (and racing a giant pumpkin!) discovers the best friends of her …
Read MoreCover for The Charming Life of Izzy Malone
In case you haven’t already seen it, the cover for The Charming Life of Izzy Malone is out and in the world! I am beyond excited for you guys to meet Izzy. The release date has been set for November 29, 2016, so we still …
Read MoreAnnouncing My New Middle Grade Series!
The first book I ever wrote featured a sixth grader desperately trying to navigate the newness of middle school life, while trying to hang onto her best friend. To make her BFF happy, she joined a clique of girls called The Charm Girls, recognizable by …
Read MoreThe Opal Crown Releases Today!
It’s hard to believe, but The Opal Crown, the second and final book in The Opal Mask series, officially hits bookstores today! For the past week I’ve been walking around with a sense of deep gratitude, knowing that this day was coming. Of all the …
Read MoreSummer Fun
I decided to take a break from writing this summer and spend some time with family as well as take a few trips, and I have to say, this has been one of the best summers ever. In the middle of June I traveled to …
Read MoreThe Opal Crown ARC’s are coming!
I recently received word that ARC’s for The Opal Crown are coming soon, and I couldn’t be more excited! This book was the product of a whole lot of blood, sweat, and tears as well as a whole lotta love, and I am so proud …
Read MoreA local signing at Face in a Book
I had a signing for The Princess in the Opal Mask at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills on Friday. Thank you everyone who came out. It was so good to see some familiar faces and meet new ones. I particularly enjoyed talking …
Read MoreThe Princess In The Opal Mask Book Launch!!!
I can’t believe it, but The Princess in the Opal Mask releases in just over a month! I’ll be doing a launch party at Barnes & Noble in Citrus Heights on Saturday, October 26 from 1-3pm. If you’re free, come on by! This will also …
Read MorePlastic Polly and Amazing Reader Photos
It’s hard to believe, but Plastic Polly releases tomorrow! If you’re local I’d LOVE to have you come out to the launch party if you can make it. But if not, you can still be a part of the action by sharing a photo of …
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