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  • REVIVED Giveaway – Yay!

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    Meet Cat Patrick.      She's super cool; the mother of twin girls; and she fears heights, planes, and zombies. But that's not why I'm introducing her today.I'm here to share book love, because in addition to all of the above, Cat is also a very talented author.First, there's her debut, FORGOTTEN, a mind-bending tale about sixteen-year-old London…

  • It’s Final!

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    This whole author gig is such super-cool fun. It can be difficult, sure, when I'm hit with a huge editorial letter and I sit down to begin a major revision. Or when I'm in a waiting stage, wondering if my agent or editor will like my new idea, fancy rewrite, or even my simple revision…

  • On Writing: The Ideas

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    “So. Where do you get your ideas?” I’m asked this all the time, as if I might have some magic formula. It’s funny, because at any given moment I might be tossing around ten different ideas for my next book. The problem for most authors isn’t finding inspiration, it’s figuring out which inspiration to grab…

  • Books I Love – How To Save A Life by Sara Zarr

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    I love to talk books.And I love to pass favorites along to others.So here's my latest love: Summary: Jill MacSweeny just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she's been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends–everyone who wants to support her. And when her mom decides to…

  • Back In The Game

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    It's time for me to get serious about blogging again. I've had good intentions, really I have. But then writing gets in the way. Reading gets in the way. The kids and the laundry and the dishes and . . . well, LIFE just gets in the way. Lately, as I race through my days,…

  • Ohioana Book Festival

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    This is me at the Ohioana Book Festival – Fall 2011 – talking about my debut novel, The Tension of Opposites.

  • A Paperback Release (Oh, my!)

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    So, it’s been a crazy year, with my debut novel releasing May of 2010, and trying to find the right next book to work on. Even more crazy – trying to write that next book just the right way (Do I kill Joey? Or not? Or maybe? Or . . . hmm.). I’ve been a very neglectful blogger,…

  • Dearly Deserted

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    It’s me. Here. Finally. Been a while, huh?  I must apologize. I’ve been such a bore. But my apology must be short. I don’t have much time. I’ve been steeped in revisions on book two, currently titled One Moment. I suppose I should refer to my efforts as a rewrite instead of a revision, because…

  • A Day with Jay (Asher!)

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    On October 19, 2010, just one day after Jay Asher celebrated the third birthday of his NYT bestselling debut novel, Th1rteen R3asons Why, I was fortunate enough to spend the day with him. He was in my home town for a visit at my local library, and emailed me to see if I wanted to hang…

  • Split Charity Auction

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    Want a signed copy of The Tension of Opposites? If so, check this out: I donated one copy to Swati Avasthi’s charity auction (more info below); all you have to do is click on the link provided to place your bid! View ALL the wonderful items that have been donated – writer friends, you may be especially…