Book Review: IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS Author: Cat Winters Genre: YA Historical/Mystery with a Paranormal twist Rating: Five out of Five stars Back of book blurb: In 1918, the world seems on the verge of apocalypse. Americans roam the streets in gauze masks to ward off the deadly Spanish influenza, and the government ships… Continue reading IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS
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Two New Year’s Releases I Adore
Two amazing things are happening on January 1st that I cannot WAIT to share with you guys. First, Justin Levinson is releasing an EP that’s crazy good. His previous album (with The Valcours) was in constant rotation while I was writing and revising my last book so you know it’s good good good. Justin is… Continue reading Two New Year’s Releases I Adore
Query Letter Critique (YA Contemporary)
Original Query: Almost fainting onstage should be a foolproof way to lose a battle of the bands. But seventeen-year-old singer Charlie’s sabotage backfires, and her all-girl band the Wretched Gretchens takes first place anyway. Cue the sappy “Hallelujah” music. It’s not that Charlie wants her band to break up—she’s just sick of her stage persona… Continue reading Query Letter Critique (YA Contemporary)
Friends hate me writing my book.
Friends hate me writing my book. First of all, hi blog friends. *waves* It’s September, my how the summer FLEW by. I’m still in the writing cave, but something came to my attention last night that had my little hackles all raised and scary-like. And when I get mad, it’s NOT a pretty sight. There’s… Continue reading Friends hate me writing my book.
Summer, summer, summertime reading
You may have noticed that it’s been pretty quiet over here the last few weeks, and I’m really sorry to leave you guys hanging. But there are a few reasons for my neglect silence... One: I’m getting that old familiar NEED to write my next book. It’s starts out quietly, then all hell breaks loose… Continue reading Summer, summer, summertime reading
Ten Books I can’t get enough of in 2012
I’ve been asked by one of my lovely blog friends for a list of books that I’ve read (and recommend) so far this year. Well, I aim to please - so here’s ten of my favorite reads of 2012. I’m sure this list will continue to expand and grow with all the terrific books coming… Continue reading Ten Books I can’t get enough of in 2012
Interviewed by the fabulous A.G. Howard!
Today I'm hanging out over at my dear friend A.G. Howard's blog, A Still And Quiet Madness. The uber lovely Anita interviewed me and I'm dishing for the very first time publicly some information on what my book is about... I don't even have the quick summary up on my blog, so be sure to… Continue reading Interviewed by the fabulous A.G. Howard!
Hunger Games text messages, pre BEA and Fun.
I'm not actually going, going to BEA this year (I know, I know I'm a terrible writer!) - but I am meeting up with some pretty cool authors today. So I don't have time for a real post, BUT I did find something that might make you smile on this Monday. Enjoy random Hunger Games… Continue reading Hunger Games text messages, pre BEA and Fun.
Quote of the day
I think this quote is adorable, so I had to share it with you. Have a great weekend! XO “You should date a girl who reads. Date a girl who reads. Date a girl who spends her money on books instead of clothes, who has problems with closet space because she has too many books.… Continue reading Quote of the day
STARTERS: Survival is just the beginning…
I know a bunch of you LURVED the HUNGER GAMES (as much as I did) so I'm sharing a book that's getting some great buzz. Word on the street is, Lissa Price has created something REALLY special with her YA futuristic thriller debut, STARTERS. The tagline alone makes me salivate like a rabid animal. God… Continue reading STARTERS: Survival is just the beginning…
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