How to Order Autographed Books
If you are a collector and would like an autographed book of GILDED, or if you just want an autographed copy and you won’t be coming to one of my tour locations, you can order the book through...
View ArticleThe GILDED Blog Tour
GILDED will be touring around the blogsphere over the next few weeks. I hope you’ll take the time to stop by and chat with each of the tour hosts and say hit. And while you’re touring, maybe you can...
View ArticleHappy Book Birthday to KILLING RUBY ROSE!
Today is the day! KILLING RUBY ROSE by Jessie Humphries is officially out in the world. Right now Jessie is super busy being a ‘rock star’ as she gets ready for her big launch weekend. If you live in...
View ArticleWriting Events I’ll Be Attending
I’m so excited for this upcoming fall and beyond! And speaking of excited, stop by and say hi over at Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s blog where I’m taking about writing the Gilded series and giving advice to...
View ArticleWin an Advanced E-Book Copy of SILVERN!
I have great news! My publisher has kindly made it possible for fans of the Gilded series to get an early e-book copy of SILVERN. This week, 20 e-book kindle copies of SILVERN are up for grabs. Gah!...
View ArticleThe Sky’s the Limit Writing Contest!
As you know, things are starting to heat up as SILVERN is about to launch into the world. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some of the exciting things I have planned for SILVERN’s launch which...
View Article1 Week Until SILVERN Releases!
I can’t believe it. In 1 week SILVERN will be hitting the shelves! I’m so excited for you to read the next part of Jae Hwa’s adventure. Lots of things are happening these days that my brain is on...
View ArticleAuthor Visits + Teacher Resources!
Click to view slideshow. As many of you know, one of my favorite things to do as an author is to go to schools, libraries and festivals and teacher students and adults the elements of how to be a...
View ArticleSOME FINE DAY by Kat Ross
I had the honor of reading Kat Ross’ SOME FINE DAY in its early stages, before the ebook released on Nov. 11, 2014. After breezing through this stunning science fiction thriller, the story still...
View ArticleThe Night I Said Yes
To celebrate the release of Lauren Gibaldi’s debut YA book, THE NIGHT WE SAID YES, I’m sharing about a night where I said YES. So here’s my story that began as a nightmare, but turned into a...
View ArticleMy Middle Grade Sold to Scholastic Press!
I’m so, so, SO excited because my middle grade has sold to SCHOLASTIC PRESS!!!! Here’s the deal announcement. The inspiration for PRINCESS AND THE PAGE began when I took a trip to France with my...
View ArticleI’m Going On Tour!
I’m super excited to be touring this fall with the YA Chicks– Amy Christine Parker and Vivi Barnes, along with guest Lynne Matson- this week! We will be visiting schools, bookstores, and the Southern...
View ArticleFalling for Books!
Picture taken by starui62 It’s fall! Which means it’s only in the 80’s here in Florida and my hair might curl rather than frizz. But I must say I love the heat so there is no complaining on my part....
View ArticleECOSYSTEM Blog Tour
ECOSYSTEM I’m so excited to be a part of Joshua Bellin’s blog tour for his latest young adult book release, ECOSYSTEM. Be sure to enter his giveaway at the bottom of my post. As a fan of his other...
View ArticleHow to Run a Literacy Scavenger Hunt
Have you ever wanted to up the level of literacy fun at your school or library? Today I’m super excited to have Tonja Doering the Media Specialist from Arbor Ridge School share some incredible tips on...
View ArticleUsing FlipGrid to Connect Students to Authors
I met Ginette Garrity on Twitter. She’s a 5th grade Language Arts teacher from Bryam Schools who goes above and beyond to get her students excited and motivated about literacy. One of her many...
View ArticleBook Scavenger Book Swap with Jennifer Bertman
As a book fanatic, I fell in love with Jennifer Bertman’s Book Scavenger series. Reading, hunting and discovering clues in books? Sign me up! That’s why I love Jennifer’s creation of the Book...
View ArticleRevolutionize Your Reading Celebration
I’m thrilled to have Jennifer Drone here today to share how she revolutionized the mindset of her school from the idea that reading is a requirement to reading is a celebration. Jennifer has the stats...
View ArticleReading of 1st Chapter of THE PRINCESS AND THE PAGE
A HUGE thank you to Scholastic for allowing me to read the 1st chapter of THE PRINCESS AND THE PAGE during school closures! Many of you have asked me to read the first chapter while you are doing your...
View ArticleFind Your Next Read
I’m thrilled to share with you a collaboration video I created with twenty-seven of my middle grade author friends. If you are looking for a fun laugh and a new book to read then check out our First...
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