Many people are curious about what writers go through to learn their craft, so I thought I would periodically share some of the things I’ve learned here. I think story analysis is a huge part of learning the craft of writing, and I think it’s a great tool for students to use, as they are…
Anyone who knows me, is aware of my lack of gross motor coordination and therefore, lack of knowledge concerning sports and sports figures. But over the weekend, while perusing the internet for some quotes, I ran across this one from Arnold Palmer, who just happens to share my mother’s birthday and birth year. Happy Birthday…
Part of becoming a fiction writer requires reading a lot of fiction within your genre and specifically authors who you love, who write the kind of stories you wish you could write. And when I say I read a lot, I mean a lot. As in a book a week. So while writing several novels…
Friday August 31, was International Overdose Awareness Day. In coordination with that effort, a vigil was held last Thursday night where hundreds of people gathered on Roosevelt University’s Schaumburg campus to participate in a candlelight vigil to remember those affected by drugs. The vigil marked the first big event and gathering in Illinois in an…
I’m going to start combing my stops and will now only post on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Today, I’m featured on two blogs. The first stop is at the Reviewing Shelf, and the second one is at Kristy Centeno’s blog where I write a guest post on the subject of fear. Thanks again for joining…
Today I’m guest blogging on YA Beyond. This is an awesome blog, filled with great YA stuff and the best YA authors out there. Fridays are devoted to healthy teen tips, and today I’m talking about addiction. Stop by and check it out.
Day three and three stops. Check out reviews at All Things Writing, Princess of Pages and my guest post on Simply Infatuated. Thanks again for joining me on tour. Have a great day!
Come on over to Amy’s Book World where today she posts a review of the book, interviews me and sponsors a giveaway!
Today I begin my first blog tour for Wish I Could Have Said Goodbye! For the next three weeks, I’ll be featured on twenty-three blogs and lots of fun things are happening. I’ll be guest blogging, you’ll be able to read a review of the book, and some blogs will be posting an interview with…
Today I’m excited to interview another awesome young adult author from the Chicago area, Susan Kaye Quinn. Her series the Mindjack Triology is a must read. The characters are true and compelling and the theme of the book is extremely timely (I won’t say more, you just have to read it for yourself!). The second…