Thank you so much to everyone who came out to the launch party for Seeing Cinderella, told their friends about it or tweeted or facebooked about it. You guys are rock stars and it means a great deal to me! It’s been a very exciting …
Read MoreSeeing Cinderella Releases Today!
A year and a half after signing my contract with my publisher, the release date for Seeing Cinderella has finally arrived! I spend my days using words to craft stories, hoping that I can somehow make others see the people and the places in my …
Read MoreLaunch Party for Seeing Cinderella!
Hello everyone! It’s hard to believe, but after a year and a half of waiting, Seeing Cinderella releases in two weeks! To celebrate, I’d like to invite you to my launch party! Details are below: March 31, 2012 1-3pm (Saturday) Barnes & Noble 6111 Sunrise …
Read MoreDon’t Wait to Pursue Your Dreams
Last week I had the privilege of speaking at a PTSA meeting for W.E. Mitchell Middle School. It was great to be there. (Thanks especially to Emily, Paige, and the other students I met–talking to you guys afterward was the highlight of the night for …
Read MoreYAmazing Race with MGnificent Prizes!
Welcome to the Seeing Cinderella stop on the YAmazing Race with MGnificent prizes, a crazy whirlwind blog hop beginning at 12:00pm EST on Monday, January 16th, featuring over 50 debut authors and prize packs consisting of ARCs, gift certificates, swag, and more! If you haven’t …
Read More2012 New Year’s Resolutions
After a great vacation visiting family in southern California I’m back and ready to dive into 2012! I had time to really think through some of the changes I want to make in my life this year, and, in no particular order, here they are: …
Read MoreAnd The Winner Is…
Thank to everyone who participated in the Seeing Cinderella ARC and Funky Sock Giveaway! I had a great time selecting lines from the page numbers you chose. Using my super sophisticated method (which involved several slips of paper, an old beanie, and my husband acting …
Read MoreSeeing Cinderella and Funky Sock Giveaway!
Last week I took time off with my family for a “staycation.” Best. Decision. Ever. We spent the week drinking hot chocolate, ice skating (never doing that again), watching movies in our pajamas, and basically just getting the chance to spend time together in a …
Read MoreMy Secret Project
One of the most common pieces of writing advice I’ve heard (besides write what you know) is write what you read. Pick a genre. Stick to it. Build a brand. But for me, this has always posed a problem. I read in several different genres. …
Read MoreWhy My Son Is Braver Than I Am
Not too long ago I was talking to my seven-year-old about a project he was making. It’s important to know that he is a really creative kid, and pretty much every day comes up with new science experiments or art projects he can make. I …
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