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So much excitement

There have been so many exciting things going on lately that I haven’t found time to blog about them! If you’re looking for something pithy-ish, I was over at Magical Words last week with an ode to stream-of-consciousness, my fifth grade teacher and the writing process. If you’re looking for me to share with theContinue reading “So much excitement”

Congratulations!

I’m so excited that Rachel Caine’s latest release, FALL OF NIGHT, has once again propelled her Morganville Vampires to the New York Times Children’s Series bestseller list, now at #7! If you haven’t yet been introduced, well then, you’ve got a whole incredible series to look forward to that just keeps getting better andContinue reading “Congratulations!”

Happy Book Birthday to Rosemary Clement-Moore

I’m convinced that Rosemary and I read all the same books growing up, watched all the same movies and televisions shows and, heck, probably acted in the same productions, leading parallel lives many states apart. That’s how much her books speak to me and everything I love in fiction. I’m so excited to wish herContinue reading “Happy Book Birthday to Rosemary Clement-Moore”

Depression, Struggle and Hyperbole and a Half

When I saw on Twitter that Hyperbole and a Half was back and talking about depression, I had to go look. For one thing, I’ve always loved Hyperbole and a Half. So funny I often laugh until I cry. For another, I know far too many people who suffer from depresssion. Creative people, writers, haveContinue reading “Depression, Struggle and Hyperbole and a Half”

So much to celebrate

So much to celebrate this week in addition to the latest book birthdays. First, if you haven’t already heard me trumpet this (because I’m known for my subtlety), I have a bunch of my own new releases coming out this year, particularly in the Latter-Day Olympians series. The first book, BAD BLOOD, is already outContinue reading “So much to celebrate”

TAMING THE DEMON

Another very special book birthday to announce. This one gets a spot all it’s own, because it’s the first in Doranna Durgin’s new Demon Blade series for Harlequin. A tormented hero, suspense, romance and a touch of the paranormal…what’s not to love? Cover Copy for TAMING THE DEMON: Their passion threatens her life and hisContinue reading “TAMING THE DEMON”

Happy Book Birthdays!!

First, HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to Rachel Caine, Steven Harper and Karen Whiddon for their new releases!!! FALL OF NIGHT by Rachel Caine New novel in the internationally bestselling Morganville Vampires series Praise for the series: “Rachel Caine is a first-class storyteller who can deal out amazing plot twists as though she was dealing cards.”—#1 New YorkContinue reading “Happy Book Birthdays!!”

Book Fair, Books and Webinar

Last week, Elaine Spencer and I from The Knight Agency attended the London Book Fair to meet with editors from around the globe and the agents who work with our lists in various countries. As always, it was enlightening to hear about the economics, business model changes, genre trends, etc. from other perspectives and veryContinue reading “Book Fair, Books and Webinar”

Of Blood and Bacon – Free Vamped short story

I’ve been promising my fans a new Vamped series short story, and here it is! “Of Blood and Bacon” was written for the BACONTHOLOGY, put together by John Ordover as part of the fundraising for the Reach for the Stars Learning Center, a not-for-profit school dedicated to helping children with autism. I hope you enjoy! OfContinue reading “Of Blood and Bacon – Free Vamped short story”

Happy Book Birthdays!

Today is a great day to be a book buyer! So many fabulous new releases, including BLOOD TRADE by Faith Hunter, BRAKING POINTS by Tammy Kaehler, THE WOLF PRINCE by Karen Whiddon, the trade paperback of BITTER BLOOD by Rachel Caine and my friend Cecily White’s debut PROPHECY GIRL. Details below! BLOOD TRADE by FaithContinue reading “Happy Book Birthdays!”