Posted on June 16, 2013
You guys seemed to enjoy the “Titanic” rewatch/livetweet I did back on the anniversary of the sinking, so I figured, let’s do it again! Next up: “The Hunger Games,” which is both out on DVD and available on Netflix, so I’m assuming we can all see it. If you love THG nearly as much...
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Posted on June 10, 2013
If you follow me on Twitter or GoodReads (and you should), you know by now that I am a huge fan of the Maisie Dobbs mystery series by Jacqueline Winspear. Although I don’t tend to read tons of mysteries, some friends recommended these to me and I got hooked but good. Maisie’s combination of determined...
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Posted on June 6, 2013
I might be taking a break from traveling right now – but it’s a very short break. Right now I’m still working on a lot of potential stuff for the fall, but I already have two big appearances I’m excited to share with you guys – First — COMIC-CON! COMIC-CON! Ahem. Okay, I...
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Posted on June 3, 2013
A very thoughtful reader sent an interesting email asking about the writer/editor relationship, and about the drafts you send in while writing a series. I suspected other aspiring writers would be interested in the answer too, so I’m answering it here. (I, uh, failed to ask permission first, so that’s why I am keeping the...
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Posted on May 30, 2013
If you’ve already read SPELLCASTER, you know that one of the characters, Verlaine, absolutely loves vintage clothing and wears it virtually every day. (And if you haven’t read SPELLCASTER yet — what are you waiting on?) Anyway, Verlaine loves vintage fashion for a lot of reasons, but let’s face it: I love vintage fashion...
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Posted on May 28, 2013
Today, as I scroll through my Twitter, I see tons of my fellow authors talking about packing and departing for Book Expo America in NYC. When I lived in New York, I always got to go; now, I occasionally attend, but not always — and this year is one of the years off. Mostly this...
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Posted on May 26, 2013
First of all, I must apologize for being behind in posting the contest winners; my trip to Argentina was jam-packed with excitement, adventure and very good coffee — until I came down with some sort of Hell Virus, which is only now releasing its taloned claws. But I can now breathe (most of the time)...
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Posted on May 2, 2013
As those of you who follow me on Twitter already know, I’m headed down to Argentina, specifically to Buenos Aires, for next week’s Feria Del Libro! Although I’ve traveled to Buenos Aires before, it was a very brief stay, and I’m excited to spend more time in the city and especially to meet readers there....
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Posted on April 23, 2013
So, like any other YA reader out there you are slavering to get your hands on Josin McQuein’s thrilling debut ARCLIGHT, right? I have not one but TWO copies to give away to the daring, the courageous and the bold. In addition, each of the two winners will also get a signed copy of my...
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Posted on April 22, 2013
I’m asking as much as a reader as a writer, here: Have any of you guys dipped into the serial-novel format in your reading? As a cliffhanger addict, I admit, I’m very tempted … but I would love to first hear recommendations for romantic YA or New Adult serials you guys have found. (I’m open...
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