Authors, Big News, Capturing the Devil, Characters, ESCAPING FROM HOUDINI, For Readers, Happy Things, Hunting Prince Dracula, Sparkly Things, STALKING JACK THE RIPPER, Ya, ya books, Young Adult Novels

“Cressworth” tee shirt preorder ends TODAY!

hello, friends! i've gotten so many questions about the new "Cressworth" tee shirt and when the preorders end, so this post is for YOU! my sister and i designed more official STALKING JACK THE RIPPER merchandise and there are still some double-sided quote postcards left, a few signed CAPTURING THE DEVIL bookmarks, and our "Cressworth"… Continue reading “Cressworth” tee shirt preorder ends TODAY!

Characters, Dreams, ESCAPING FROM HOUDINI, For Readers, Happy Things, Hunting Prince Dracula, Jimmy Patterson Books, Little Brown, STALKING JACK THE RIPPER, Ya, ya books, Young Adult Novels

HUNTING PRINCE DRACULA paperbacks + Thomas Cresswell letters are out today!

happy paperback book birthday to HUNTING PRINCE DRACULA! there was such a HUGE plea from readers to include more scenes from Thomas's POV, so i jumped inside his head once again as he wrote letters to his sister about his "growing affliction." here's a quote from his opening letter: "I seem to be developing an… Continue reading HUNTING PRINCE DRACULA paperbacks + Thomas Cresswell letters are out today!

Authors, Big News, Characters, Debut Novels, Happy Things, OF BLOOD AND SHADOW, Quotes, STALKING JACK THE RIPPER, Ya, ya books, Young Adult Novels

Official release date + Teaser

Hello, lovely friends. The last few months have been a complete whirlwind of activity, and I'm sorry for being so neglectful. When my agent said to prepare for the accelerated timeline, she wasn't kidding. BUT! I wouldn't have it any other way. So far we've gone through edits and copyedits are coming at the end… Continue reading Official release date + Teaser

Benedict Cumberbatch, Books I LOVE, Characters, Happy Things, Masterpiece Mystery, Novels, SHERLOCK

Retellings and the new Sherlock episode

So...I don’t have a cute little quote or saying for you this Monday, instead I’d like to gush about season two of Sherlock. Did you guys see it last night? GAH Benedict Cumberbatch is the PERFECT Sherlock. He plays the character so well, it’s definitely my favorite retelling of the Holmes mysteries. I have been… Continue reading Retellings and the new Sherlock episode

Authors, Books, Characters, For Writers, Getting Started, Happy Things, Inspiration, Interwebs, Literary Agents, Love, Manuscript Requests, Sparkly Things, Writing Life

5 things you can be proud of RIGHT NOW

As writers we spend a lot of time inside of our heads. A LOT. I’d say we also spend a GREAT deal of time focused on the future. OMGGG when will I sign with an agent? When if ever please please please will I find an editor who wants to buy my book? What if… Continue reading 5 things you can be proud of RIGHT NOW

Books, Characters, Inspiration, Literary Agents, Manuscript Requests, Query Letter, Science Fiction, Writing

Revisions, Unicorns, and lot’s of Face Punching

Oh my, oh my, OH MY. I can’t believe it’s Friday, which is a good thing. But STILL. Where does the time go? More importantly WHERE DID MY BRAIN GO?! There’s so much happening. Here’s the deal: I received a reader’s report on my current manuscript several weeks ago, LURVED the suggestions and got to… Continue reading Revisions, Unicorns, and lot’s of Face Punching

Braaaains, Characters, Getting Started, Inspiration, Pictures worth a thousand words, Writing

Brain Teaser Monday

Oh, the joys of Monday morning. To help my readers get their brains back in working order after the booze fest weekend, here are a few brain teasers. Holy helvetica, they never get old. Enjoy <33333's! 7H15 M3554G3 53RV35 7O PR0V3 H0W 0UR M1ND5 C4N D0 4M4Z1NG 7H1NG5! 1MPR3551V3 7H1NG5! 1N 7H3 B3G1NN1NG 17 WA5… Continue reading Brain Teaser Monday

Authors, Characters, Guest Bloggers, Inspiration, Writing Life

Best maniacal meme ever…

My super awesome author/blogger/twitter/Neil Gaiman lovin’ (I swear she’s my twin) pal, Anita Grace Howard (from A Still And Quiet Madness) tagged me in a really fun Meme. Her awesome blogging pal Miss Jenny Phresh (of The Party Pony) made up these silly questions and they’re crazy fun. I’ve tagged some new and old blogging… Continue reading Best maniacal meme ever…

Characters

Extra, extra

The very talented Eileen Andrews has been interviewing writers and getting an insiders look at where the writing magic happens. Guess who she interviewed? So if any of you charming lil' lurkers want a look inside my writing space, check out the interview here. Here's some of the interview, with just one teaser pic. You'll… Continue reading Extra, extra

Andie Adams, Angelina, Characters

Dating advice from Momma Angelina

“Don’t drink so much coffee in the morning Andrea. You’ll never find a man if your teeth turn brown and rot out of your head.” On that pleasant note we said our goodbyes and got off the phone. I quickly ran to the bathroom to brush my teeth once more with whitening toothpaste. Just in… Continue reading Dating advice from Momma Angelina