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YAmazing 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, … Continue reading

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2012 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 … Continue reading

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And 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 … Continue reading

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Seeing 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 … Continue reading

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My 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 … Continue reading

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ARC’s and Amazon!

Okay, I have a couple of quick updates: 1) Seeing Cinderella is available for preorder at Amazon! I literally shouted when I saw it, and the friend who had been talking to me on the phone about a completely unrelated … Continue reading

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Why I Write

Last week my “baby” graduated from preschool.  I passed another milestone last week as well: I’ve now been writing for five years. Both events got me to thinking. I always liked writing when I was a child, but I never … Continue reading

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Seeing Cinderella Cover Reveal!

After waiting forever, I can finally reveal the cover of SEEING CINDERELLA!  What do you think? I love it! Everything about it reminds me of Callie, my main character. It has sparkles, and glass slippers, and socks that I wish … Continue reading

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Meet Grandma Crankypants!

I’ve always enjoyed reading stories to my children, but recently I’ve become interested in learning how to tell my own. You’d think as a writer, this would come naturally to me. But, no, definitely not. All that means is that … Continue reading

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Friendship: Something Everyone Deserves

Recently I sat down to write the acknowledgments page for my forth-coming middle grade novel, Seeing Cinderella. As I jotted down a list of people I wanted to thank for their support and encouragement I realized there was one group … Continue reading

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