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"To view life as a writer is to see infinite worlds with endless possibilities"
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My Blog
Finding a quiet moment amidst the chaos
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It's Time To Get Geeky!
As a writer of young adult science fiction, it's no surprise that I am a science geek. Not only is science a big part of my profession...
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Book Bloggers + Awards = BBNYA
Book bloggers are that rare breed of reader who loves to dive into the written word with excitement, a critical eye, and a ready pen....
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Wait. I have to write AND market my book? Help!
As many indie authors will tell you, writing a book is the first step of many. After that wonderful moment when you officially publish,...
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Author Spotlight: JB Richards
Indie authors are a unique community of people. We write across all genres, publish our own work on our own terms, market by any means...
From Condors to Skeksis?
I was at the Beardsley Zoo the other day, looking at the Condors, when my youngest said, "They look like Skeksis." *It was a proud...
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CyCon Blog Hop Guest Post with Author, Shari Sakurai
Welcome to another fantastic stop in our World-building Showcase blog hop! On this stop, we’re highlighting a story where the world...
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3...2...1...Launch: The WriteReads Ultimate Book Blogger Tour
A few months ago my editor approached me with an opportunity to be part of the largest book blogging tour known to man. *Just play along...
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The Birth of a Novel
When it comes to writing, I’m a classic ‘fly by the seat of my pants’ girl. The idea of creating an outline makes me wrinkle my nose and...
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Pieces Of You
As I write my third book, Rise of Gaia, I've come to appreciate how just much of my personality comes through in my main character,...
Ringing in the New Year!
*I'm so excited to have an excuse to include a gif of Leonardo DiCaprio! It's hard to believe that 2018 is coming to a close. Another...
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