Harry Potter – The British version

I’ve never much liked the idea that there is an American version of Harry Potter. Are you seriously telling me that kids can’t figure out from context (or even a glossary) that a jumper is a sweater? Or a dressing gown is a bathrobe? Or a pot plant is what...

Barry Lyga

Hi, All. The fabulous writer, Barry Lyga sent me the following info and I thought I’d pass it on to y’all. cheers, Joelle From Barry: Hi, all! I’m conducting some fun contests on Fanboyandgothgirl.com cast the movie, pick the book’s...

Mary Katharine Had a Little Lamb Named Screamer

As a friend, I like to support my friends and their kids. As a writer, I like to go places I would never think to go and take notes. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to do both. My husband and I went to a youth agricultural show where our friends’ daughter, Mary...

Driven to insanity

No…that is not the title of the book I just finished. That is my state of mind. The book shall remain anonymous, but the rant cannot be held in any longer. Where to start. Okay, first I’ll begin with the fact that this book is hilarious, the characters are...

Wednesday – Titles

Yesterday I printed out the almost final draft of my new book. It is tentatively called POPULAR BY ASSOCIATION. That’s how it will go to my agent anyway. I’ve learned a bit about titles lately though. My agent’s assistant contacted me last week to...