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Recording it: Book Journal

Recording it: Book Journal

When I was twelve years old, I discovered my best friend. We were both home schooled, both preacher kids, and both loved books. She devoured them (I do believe she got an award one year for reading 380 books that year). I’ve been giving a lot of thought to books lately. How everyone seems to think that because I love… Read More

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Book Report: November 2014

Book Report: November 2014

Lizzy and Jane Katherine Raey: Such a fantastic story. It’s a coming home story. A sister story. A foodie book—oh man is it a foodie book. I’m pretty sure I gained ten pounds just reading it. Great book. If We Survive Andrew Klavan: This one was . . .eh. I was told I need to read more Klavan. He just doesn’t… Read More

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5 for Friday

Some rad links, recently found by me from around the web: 19 Magical Bookshops Word counts of famous books Write down your ideas every day A literary map of the US Classic literature turned into comic books

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What I’m Reading

What I’m Reading

Title: The 5th Wave Author: Rick Yancey Genre: YA Fiction Thoughts: This is one of those books I picked up last year when it was first published and read two chapters and couldn’t do it. My friend, Adena (with whom we have an official unofficial book club) finished and told me I had to push through and read. I’m really glad… Read More

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Author Interview: J.A. Marx

Super excited to welcome J.A. Marx, author of the Destiny Series, to the blog today! J.A. loves writing embattled spirit novels — adventure and suspense with supernatural undertones. On the side, she dabbles in non-fiction articles and e-zine editing. J.A. owes many thanks Jerry Jenkins and the Christian Writer’s Guild for their support and education. Be sure to look below for… Read More

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What I’m Reading

I’m currently in between books (gasp). I am about to dive into The 5th Wave, The Jewel, and MockingJay (heaven help me). I’m also gearing up for NaNoWriMo so I’m getting character interviews down and making tons of notes! What are you guys reading this week? Anything good?

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5 for Friday

5 for Friday

1. This book cover. Seriously. Oh ma gosh I can’t wait for this book to come out! 2. This dress. (pretty sure I might just maybe need to try to make something like this . . . ) 3. The Bookish Manicurist. She draws inspiration from book covers for nail art. Amazing. 4. This TED Talk. It makes me want to write… Read More

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Podcaster @themarginswriting | Author of It Happened at Christmas & a YA Murder Mystery releasing with HaperCollins Blink Summer 2027

I’ve been hanging on to some fun secret news for I’ve been hanging on to some fun secret news for a hot minute and today’s the day we finally get to announce!!

Watch this page for a special announcement coming today! 

(Hint: if you’re subscribed to the newsletter, you already found out…)
Yeah. Kinda Chic. Yeah. Kinda Chic.
Gotta love it!!! Gotta love it!!!
It Happened at Christmas is a sweet YA rom-com set It Happened at Christmas is a sweet YA rom-com set at a boarding school…at Christmas. 

Available now!
Available now!!! Available now!!!
✨ Follow me 😆😆 ✨ Follow me 😆😆
Project Grinch character inspo (yes, I realize thi Project Grinch character inspo (yes, I realize this is Spider Man and Supergirl. Hush) 

Three months!!
Kicking my feet with glee! Who’s ready to go bac Kicking my feet with glee! Who’s ready to go back to Iverson?! Project Grinch incoming in three-ish months…
Want to read Project Grinch first? 

While I don’t have a lot to tell you about the storyline, the general idea is if the Grinch and Buddy the Elf were stuck on a roadtrip together at Christmas time (the Grinch is female in this story!) 

If you like YA fiction, rom-coms, and Christmas stories, you hopefully will enjoy Project Grinch. 

What do you say? Wanna help me out? Spaces are limited and you’ll be notified by August 17th of acceptance!
… it’s my favorite … it’s my favorite
Project Grinch commencing! I’m really excited Project Grinch commencing! 

I’m really excited to bring you this story — yes, I’ve been talking about it for years and this is the year it is finally happening!!
That was twelve years ago... and I almost listened That was twelve years ago... and I almost listened. 

I’m really glad I didn’t. To be honest, this person wasn’t wrong. At the time I wasn’t very good at writing. It was early on in my career. Hearing that I should give up was a punch to my gut and I had two choices. 

I could listen, and not write ever again.

OR

I could buckle down and get better. 

I chose to get better. I still don’t think I’ve “arrived” but I am a lot better than I was then. 

So this is me telling you — don’t ever stop dreaming, don’t ever stop learning, and don’t take bad advice. 

You got this. I’m cheering for you.
The story behind how the Murder Mystery came to be The story behind how the Murder Mystery came to be …
Seriously. Why couldn’t my brain come up with th Seriously. Why couldn’t my brain come up with this sooner?
Follow for books, writing, coffee, chickens, and a Follow for books, writing, coffee, chickens, and all the behind the scenes (cause I don’t gate keep)
Follow for book vibes, writing, and coffee love. Follow for book vibes, writing, and coffee love.
The M**der Mystery is turned in!! There is no more The M**der Mystery is turned in!! There is no more deadline chaos and it’s… weird. 

Never fear - we’re on to the next project! Stay tuned for all the little hints on which story I’m working on next!
Let’s talk about non negotiables for a good edit Let’s talk about non negotiables for a good editing session… 

What are yours?
🎄🎅 — here we go again! I’ve been talkin 🎄🎅 — here we go again!

I’ve been talking about this one for a minute and the time to get it done is now. ❤️ Do you know which story I’m working on next?
I’ve tried reading through my manuscript on my c I’ve tried reading through my manuscript on my computer… tried on my kindle (but reading a PDF on my kindle is stupid) nothing was working. So, we’re down to the last 100 pages (and consequently the ones with the most changes) so I relented and printed everything off so I can read a physical copy! 🎉 here we go. Let’s finishing this thing!
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