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Black Friday surprise! special HUNTING PRINCE DRACULA signed copies at B&N

some of you may recall teasers from my Instagram stories a few months back where i was signing those GORGEOUS inserts. well, the news is finally out! they are part of Barnes & Noble's special Black Friday Event. It was such an honor to be asked to participate and i hope you love the cool… Continue reading Black Friday surprise! special HUNTING PRINCE DRACULA signed copies at B&N

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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

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5 1/2 Things I Am MOST Grateful for This Year.

Since 2011 is winding down and 2012 is almost upon us - I thought I’d share the five and a half things I am MOST grateful for this year. So here we go! 1.) I am grateful for the writing community. Writers are a special group of people; Maybe even the best. (I might be… Continue reading 5 1/2 Things I Am MOST Grateful for This Year.

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Countdown: 99 days until THE HUNGER GAMES hits theaters

I'm REALLY looking forward to the movie. I can't wait to see how the screenwriters and actors and director and everyone else involved are going to bring this story to life. AND OMG THAT MEANS MY BIRTHDAY IS IN 97 DAYSSSSS. AND 2012 is almost here and and and...breathe. Here's the official trailer. What do… Continue reading Countdown: 99 days until THE HUNGER GAMES hits theaters

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OMG – A Book-Mas Tree!!!

I posted this on twitter a couple of days ago, but HAD to share it with you! I heart this book tree SO MUCH. Enjoy the photo, my fellow bibliophiles <333333 **I'm not sure where the pic originated from, since it's been floating around the interwebs - but all credit belongs to the individual who… Continue reading OMG – A Book-Mas Tree!!!

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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

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Book Review: ASHES by Ilsa J. Bick

Rating: 5 stars Over the weekend I read Ilsa J. Bick’s post apocalyptic/thriller/horror mash-up, ASHES. I’m normally not the HUGEST fan of third person narratives, finding it hard to really get into the main character’s head, but Bick did it right. Her writing is the perfect balance of giving the reader a clear picture of… Continue reading Book Review: ASHES by Ilsa J. Bick