To read them or not to read them?

I think it’s probably best not to read reviews. Bad ones make you feel bad, good ones distract you from the writing you’re doing and possibly make you feel all proud and big-headed. And yet, they’re like junk food…so irresistible! My editor...

Happy Birthday, Sweet Pea!

Today is my wonderful friend Eileen Cook’s birthday. You should celebrate and buy yourself a present. How about one of her fabulous books? Happy Birthday, Sweet Pea!

Win an ARC of The Right & the Real

Speaking of other people doing publicity for me…the fabulous and fun blogger, James over at Book Chic is hosting a double giveaway. Enter to win by leaving a comment and you could win one of two advance readers copies of The Right & the Real! Isn’t he...

Oh, my aching head!

I’ve had a headache all week. This has made writing my new novel challenging, but I was sick with a cold four of my five writing days last week, so I have made myself carry on in spite of the headache. Since drugs don’t usually work for me, I don’t...

My First Review for R&R

I’m pretty excited to share with you all my first review for The Right & the Real! From Publisher’s Weekly: Fast pacing and a strong first-person narrative voice combine to make this coming-of-age story a harrowing page-turner....