Tag: the tension of opposites

  • Cool Links: The Tension of Opposites

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    I’ve decided to try to keep track of links for reviews, interviews, and such. Here goes . . . A Sprout Widget for The Tension of Opposites: http://seed.sproutbuilder.com/TgA3eYvKH8aPnAMn Reviews: The Hiding Spot: http://thehidingspot.blogspot.com/2010/01/mini-review-tension-of-opposites-by.html Interviews: On The Abyss Blog: http://bit.ly/aRhCn0 On Jame Richards’ Blog: http://jamerichards.blogspot.com/2010/01/interview-with-egmont-author-kristina.html The Book Resort: http://thebookresort.blogspot.com/2009/11/resort-chat-kristina-mcbride.html On Margaret Skipper’s Blog: http://margaretsbookstbr.blogspot.com/2010/01/interview-tension-of-opposites-author.html WOWs: The…

  • My First Author Visit

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    On February 12, 2010, I went back to where it all began. My former professor, Jimmy Chesire, invited me to visit his Introduction to Short Story Writing class at Wright State University, and present my journey to publication to his students. It was strange, preparing for this visit. The topic – me – seemed awfully…

  • Query Away! (3 Essentials That Helped Me Land My Dream Agent)

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    One YA Author’s Journey to Publication When I had my first child in 2005, I decided to resign from my job as a high school English teacher and yearbook advisor. My goals: To be a great mom. And to write a novel and get published. What came next? I wrote. And wrote. And wrote some…

  • My First Interview

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    Thoughts when I got the request for this interview: Someone really wants to interview me? What fun! Thoughts when I received the questions for this interview: Some of these are really hard! Thoughts when I saw this interview: OMG, it’s really happening. This whole crazy dream of being published is really coming true! *SQUEE* So,…

  • I Have My ARC!

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    What an unbelievable experience it is to hold my ARC in my hands! To flip through the book and see my words filling each page, to see my name on the cover! I’m at a loss right now and simply want to post a picture of my cover. I just received permission. This is not…

  • Excitement All Around

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    I’m having the best weekend! Why? Let me fill you in . . . 1. I’m baking Chocolate Lovers chocolate chip cookies right now and my house smells wonderful. Plus, I’ll be eating them soon. 2. It’s getting chilly out, which means jeans and sweatshirts are in order. Love autumn! 3. I had a wonderful,…

  • Kristina McBride’s Author Bio

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     Name: Kristina McBride’10 Book Title: THE TENSION OF OPPOSITES Publisher: Egmont USA Favorite Bit of Writing Advice: "Write what you know." Cliché, right? But several years ago in a writing seminar, my teacher said this and it really hit me. I’d been writing suspense and horror because I love to get sucked into those kinds…