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New Releases

So excited about all the new releases this month and recent rereleases! In no particular order, I’m pleased to crow about: SEAT OF MAGIC by J. Kathleen Cheney, the sequel to her award winning debut fantasy novel THE GOLDEN CITY. THIEFTAKER and THIEVES’ QUARRY by D.B. Jackson, the first two novels in the author’s acclaimedContinue reading “New Releases”

How the World would be Doomed if We were Action Heroines

Hey, all! I’ve been crazed with work, a contest to judge, my wonderful sister and friends from the old days in town, so I’ve been a bit behind on my blog. Posts will probably be a little fast and furious this week, so stay tuned. To begin with, here’s Amy Christine Parker’s and my YAContinue reading “How the World would be Doomed if We were Action Heroines”

New Releases and a New Vlog

Awesomely exciting day today, because of two new releases (well, paperback reissues of wonderful hardcover originals) and a new vlog from Amy Christine Parker and I, this one on writers’ block. New releases! These are the first two novels in Molly Cochran’s wonderful YA series featuring Katy Ainsworth. I love the way the author combinesContinue reading “New Releases and a New Vlog”

Two new vlogs

Hey, all! I’ve been quiet for awhile because I’ve been crazy busy (all to the good). Trying to make up for it today with TWO new vlogs, one a video interview the awesome Jean Marie Ward did with me for Buzzy Magazine. The other is Amy Christine Parker’s and my latest YA Rebels video. InContinue reading “Two new vlogs”

Interview and Scenes from RT

First up, the fabulous Kerry Schafer interviewed me here due to my upcoming participation in the Colorado Gold Conference (Sept. 5-7). I’m very excited to go back to Colorado, where I’ve encountered so many talented writers! BTW, that new fiction debut that I couldn’t announce at the time of the interview because the contracts weren’tContinue reading “Interview and Scenes from RT”

The Romantic Times Conference and Convention Survival Tips

Back from the Romantic Times Convention in New Orleans this past weekend, which was wonderful, amazing, inspiring, exhausting, exhilarating and just incredible. I got to spend quality time with so many friends and make new ones. Business meetings should always be conducted over beignets. Always. I hope to post more pics, etc. on this tomorrow,Continue reading “The Romantic Times Conference and Convention Survival Tips”

Wishes and Congrats!

A few things I’m really excited about today. One is wishing J. Kathleen Cheney HUGE congratulations for finaling in the Locus Award for Best First novel for her wonderful fantasy THE GOLDEN CITY (to be followed July 1st by the sequel, THE SEAT OF MAGIC). Such a worthy book in such prestigious company! Continue reading “Wishes and Congrats!”

New Rebels Vid, New Release!

Yesterday, Amy Christine Parker did a wonderful YA Rebels vlog about A Day in the Life of a Full-time Writer. Too funny and waaaayyyy too accurate. For your viewing pleasure: A really fun, wonderful new book released yesterday – THE KLINGON ART OF WAR! Please join me in wishing Keith R.A. DeCandido a happyContinue reading “New Rebels Vid, New Release!”

Fangirling

Do you think authors and agents are born cool? Oh no, we have many embarrassing moments before we harness the powers of our inner geek girls (and guys). For YA Rebels this week, Amy Christine Parker and I talk about our best/worst fangirl moments.

Giveaways and Chats and other Goodness

Tonight, the place to be is the Angry Robot live chat with Ramez Naam, among others. Just look at this line up here! It’s happening at 8:30 p.m. EDT, so I’m a little late posting, but it’s been so busy today that I never even got my second cup of coffee. For those of youContinue reading “Giveaways and Chats and other Goodness”