Category Archives: Author’s Notes

The anticipation of my first novel being published is both irritating and exciting. Those who know I’ve sold my first novel continually ask when it’s coming out. I’d love to be able to say something more specific than “soon”. In … Continue reading →

This week I stumbled upon a television version of Jane Austen’s Emma I had never seen before.  This particular story is my favorite of Austen’s work.  I’ve read the book several times and watched so many movie variations, you’d think … Continue reading →

The Hourglass Door by Lisa Mangum is a very original spin on a good old fashion love story. Abby, our heroine, is a senior who’s living a life of “status quo”.  The boyfriend, though cute, was handpicked for her when … Continue reading →

I had the cutest conversation this week with a young follower of my blog.  She thought I must like every book I read because I only have nice things to say about them.  I wish I could say this was … Continue reading →

The Gone series has been out for a while so most of you may have already read these books, but I heard so many young boys talking about these books I knew I had to make time to read them … Continue reading →

Whenever I see a new book from Meg Cabot my inner fifteen-year-old squeals in delight.  She is, by far, my favorite Young Adult author.  And her latest offering doesn’t disappoint. Abandon is about a young girl, Pierce, who drowned but … Continue reading →

I have learned much about the many processes to being published in the last few months.  I think the editor/ writer relationship is by far the most important.  It takes a lot of give and take—the editor wanting me to … Continue reading →

I don’t usually blog book reviews this many weeks in a row, but I have read so many wonderful books lately I just can’t help myself. This week’s must read is Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson.  For those who have been … Continue reading →

Years ago, when my oldest struggled to find any desire to read, The Spiderwick Chronicles was the series that opened his eyes to the amazing world of the written word.  Well…Holly Black has done it again.  Her mid-grade novel, Doll … Continue reading →

Since it’s almost Halloween, I have to give a nod to my favorite picture book of the season.  The Perfect Pumpkin Pie, written and illustrated by Denys Cazet, is a fantastic piece of literature—no matter how old you are.  A … Continue reading →