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Stalking Jack the Ripper Character Cards + Teasers

Phantom Rin has really outdone herself with these amazingggg STALKING JACK THE RIPPER character cards. She should have some fun things posted in her store soon, so be sure to check out all her book-themed goodies. I know I will be 😉 In other news: THERE ARE FIVE WEEKS LEFT UNTIL PUB DAY, GUYS. CAN… Continue reading Stalking Jack the Ripper Character Cards + Teasers

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Fall Tour Announcement!

hello everyone! *waves* i have been sitting on this news for a little while now and i am so, so excited that i can finally share the fall tour and STALKING JACK THE RIPPER launch event with you! i'm planning a bunch of fun things--tasty treats, a door prize, and other SJTR-themed launch-type things for… Continue reading Fall Tour Announcement!

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Bonus SJTR Character Sketches

I have been dancing around the interwebs all week with each new character sketch that the endlessly talented Phantom Rin unveiled in the STALKING JACK THE RIPPER universe, and wanted to do a round-up for anyone who may have missed out on the fun. Rin just shared some new illustrations with me, so keep an… Continue reading Bonus SJTR Character Sketches

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Stalking Jack the Ripper Character Sketches

I'm deep into my book two deadline and haven't had as much time to post as I'd like. BUT I have to say one thing...Oh. My. Gosh. I am blown away by ALL. THE. SUPPORT. You are making this debut experience bigger and more amazing than I'd ever dreamed it could be. Thank you. Thank you… Continue reading Stalking Jack the Ripper Character Sketches

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#BEA16 or bust!

cannot believe that #BEA16 is almost upon us! i'm flying out tomorrow morning and will be snapping pictures of Chicago with my sweet friend, Stephanie Garber (author of one of my most highly anticipated reads: CARAVAL) and posting them on Twitter. i hope it'll make my friends who are missing it feel like they're there… Continue reading #BEA16 or bust!

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Behind the scenes pics from the STALKING JACK THE RIPPER cover shoot

Oh. Em. Geeeee. You guys have been INCREDIBLE with your early support and love of STALKING JACK THE RIPPER! I have been so impressed with all the bookstagrams and photos on instagram and twitter, and all the excited tweets and buzz. Y’all are seriously amazing. I can't even describe how much your excitement means to… Continue reading Behind the scenes pics from the STALKING JACK THE RIPPER cover shoot

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Exclusive cover reveal + first chapter up on Entertainment Weekly!

I'm so excited to announce that STALKING JACK THE RIPPER'S cover has been exclusively revealed on Entertainment Weekly today! That's right...Entertainment Weekly. I'm still blown away by both that AND the gorgeous cover the art director came up with. I'll be posting behind the scenes pictures from the photoshoot next week, but today is ALL about… Continue reading Exclusive cover reveal + first chapter up on Entertainment Weekly!

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Teaser Tuesday – Stalking Jack the Ripper; Ides of March Style

When we first read Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in high school, one of the minor characters I was IMMEDIATELY taken with was the soothsayer. He utters the cryptic line, "Beware the Ides of March," and to this day I can't help saying it in an overly dramatic/ominous tone. It was such a small, but significant detail. And the creepy… Continue reading Teaser Tuesday – Stalking Jack the Ripper; Ides of March Style

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Official summary + Title reveal + Giveaway!

***update: the cover reveal is coming on April 19, 2016! Entertainment Weekly will be posting it and an exclusive excerpt!*** Oh. My. Goodness. I’ve been DYING to share the new title with you. Luckily, today is that day! To make things even MORE AWESOME?! I also get to share the official summary. HUZZAH! This much excitement… Continue reading Official summary + Title reveal + Giveaway!

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an ode to the precious and some gemma doyle fangirling

books are such magical things. we can open them and be transported to new worlds, new times, and new adventures. we can laugh and cry and shake our fists along with our favorite characters, and we can fall in love and have our hearts broken with them, too. my ya gothic horror is on submission… Continue reading an ode to the precious and some gemma doyle fangirling