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Because this book is happening, in spite of a very tricky road to publication. Because this book found new life after the closing of Egmont USA. Because Alison Weiss and the folks at Sky Pony Press believed in this story. Because this book will finally be available in July of 2016.     One night. Two paths.…

The news is live and finally I can share! My next two titles have been picked up by Sky Pony Press! The Details: Kristina McBride’s A MILLION TIMES GOODNIGHT, in which an Ohio teen girl grieving the loss of a friend, spends the night of her life in two alternate strands of time by getting revenge…

I love a good book festival. Books + People + Food = Fun! The Pickerington Public Library’s YA Fest on July 25th was no exception. An all-day event, the PPL YA Fest offered guests the chance to mingle and chat with YA authors from a variety of genres, attend panel discussions, as well as the…

In my life, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about my purpose. Being kind to others ranks at the top of that list. As does being a calming presence in this oftentimes crazy world. While connected to the first two, being a good mother, wife, daughter, and friend, are separate and all-encompassing purposes that I am…

Sinking into the act of writing is amazing. There is nothing like hitting that zone where you’re only aware of the events occurring in your imagination. Writing is magical. Transformative. And I am so fortunate to experience that magical transformation each and every day, to be living the life I have always dreamed for myself…

A million leaps for joy because I can finally share the (gorgeous and I love it!) cover for my latest novel – A MILLION TIMES GOODNIGHT – which will be released July 28, 2015 through Egmont USA. One Night. Two Paths. Infinite Danger. On the night of the big Spring Break party, Hadley “borrows” her…

I am beside myself with excitement to finally share some news that has been under wraps for the past six months: My next novel – A MILLION TIMES GOODNIGHT – has been picked up by Egmont USA! The publication date is tentatively set for July of 2015. Here’s the announcement from Publisher’s Marketplace (cuz that’s…

Cover Reveal! It’s such fun to be sharing the cover for the UK edition of One Moment! I’ve been so fortunate to work with the incredible team at Usborne UK and am thrilled with this gorgeous cover. UK Release Date: July 1, 2013

The panel that I participated in at Wright State University on March 5 happens to be one of my all-time favorites, for many reasons. First was the setting. Wright State University is my alma mater, so I felt a little like I was driving home when I pulled off the highway and made my way toward…

Book festivals are so much fun. I mean, really. What’s better than hanging out in a room full of authors, surrounded by books for an entire day? Not much. Especially when the author list includes some of my top faves of all time. The best part, though, is meeting the wide variety of the people…