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 MoreBest Reader-Friend Photo Ever
So, I’ve wanted to visit Paris forever. It’s on my bucket list to get to France, and I’m hoping that happens in the next few years or so. My husband has already been twice, but I definitely still want to go. Anyway, my friend Annie …
Read MoreRelease Day Gratitude…and a Giveaway!
The Princess in the Opal Mask officially releases into the world today, and I’ve been struggling to define exactly what I’m feeling right now (which I guess is kind of funny, since I’m not usually at a loss for words). But I think the warm …
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 …
Read MoreYou’re invited to the PLASTIC POLLY Launch Party at Barnes & Noble
I remember when I was a child how time just seemed to drag on and on. The month of December seemed never ending, in particular. But even in the summer, it seemed like days could last forever. So it’s hard, now, to believe that almost …
Read MoreFace in a Book Recap
Greetings all! I had a book signing for Seeing Cinderella over the weekend, and I wanted to share a few pics. Thank you to everyone who came out to the event. This signing was with YA Author Shannon Dittemore at Face in a Book in the …
Read MorePlastic Polly Cover Reveal!
Last year when Seeing Cinderella was safely off to copyedits, I immediately began journaling through several ideas, in search of just the right one for a second book. It wasn’t an easy process (I’ll post more about that later), and if I’m really honest, a …
Read MoreMama Writers and Guilt
Last week my younger son started Kindergarten. He did great–I, on the other hand, had to hide behind my sunglasses and try to wait until I got back to the car before losing it. But once I got over saying goodbye to him I heard …
Read MoreSpring Is In the Air
I woke up yesterday morning feeling antsy, and not wanting to resume my normal breakfast maker/shoe and jacket finder/carpool driver/Mom-of-all-trades routine, trying to squeeze in some writing in between it all. I realized that one year ago this week my husband and I were on …
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