2016 Writing Life Highlights

It's December 31st again and for the last 8 years I pop over to my blog and sum up my writing life for the past year, month by month. I'm feeling a bit lazy today so I'm going to sum it up in pictures. :-) It's been a great year. My middle grade novel, Cici Reno #MiddleSchoolMatchmaker came out and received rave reviews across the board. I attended conferences, signings, and school visits. And I wrote so, so much this year. My resolution last year was to write more and I sure did. I didn't add up the words but I completed three full books and wrote three partial books. That's pretty awesome for me! I hope you've had a wonderfully productive year as well! Happy New Year!

Until next year...

Online Chat Tomorrow Night! 7pm Central. Join me!

I'll be answering questions and chatting online tomorrow night at Night Owl Reviews.

Location: Online at: https://www.nightowlreviews.com/V5/Chats

Time: 5pm Pacific / 6pm Mountain / 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern

Duration: About 1 Hour

You can RSVP now at the below link:
https://www.nightowlreviews.com/V5/Chats#EntryForm

RSVP Benefits:

* The RSVP gives readers entry into the evenings prizes (must be an active chatter at the event)
* A reminder email around 30 minutes before the event starts.

Those who don't RSVP can participate and still sign-up to get prizes. They just won't get the reminder email.

Hope to see you there!

6 Signings This Weekend in Illinois! Come see me!

This weekend, June 10th-June 12th is the first ever B-Fest at Barnes & Nobles across the country! So cool! I'll be chatting and signing (and participating in a panel) at 6 different times/locations. If you're nearby one, please come see me!

Great Review for Cici!

Such a lovely review from Librarian's Quest! Click HERE to read the rest!

Tween You & Me Giveaway

Visit Tween You & Me to enter a giveaway of Cici Reno #MiddleSchoolMatchmaker and read our interview!

Cici Reno is Top Pick

Cici Reno ‪#‎MiddleSchoolMatchmaker‬ is a "Top Pick" at Night Owl Reviews!

"Cici is the one with all the answers! When her friends have issues it’s her they go to. So when her friend Aggie comes back from a trip with two new friend’s boys won't leave her alone. So it’s Cici to the rescue. In this short very cute story readers will find that sometimes you fall for the wrong person and well you can't help who you fall for. It’s a very cute story to introduce readers to contemporary writing.

Go Into This One Knowing: This book is cute and contemporary."

Cici Reno #MiddleSchoolMatchmaker Online Launch Party!!

Today’s the day! Cici Reno #MiddleSchoolMatchmaker is out in the world and to celebrate I’m giving away awesome prizes ALL DAY on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! You can enter one or all! Keep reading for pictures of the prizes and instructions. 

On Facebook all day (Prize Pack #1):

Prize Pack #1 includes: Lauren Conrad Yoga-themed Wear & Share Necklaces, Hashtag Post-it Note Pad, Yoobi Gel Pens, Yoga Girl Zipper Pull, Luxe Watercolor Temporary Tattoo Sheets, Funky Fingers Nail Polish, and Cici Reno #MiddleSchoolMatchmaker Bookmark

Rules: Like, comment, or share (or do all three for three entries!) to enter. Entrants will be assigned a number and winner will be randomly chosen at conclusion of contest. Open to US participants only. Contest concludes at 11pm central, 4/19/16. Winner will be contacted via Facebook 4/20/16. Announced on Facebook after winner response.

On Twitter at 8am (Prize Pack #2):

Prize Pack #2 includes: Lauren Conrad Wear & Share Necklaces, Hashtag Post-it Note Pad, Yoobi Gel Pens, Yoga Girl Zipper Pull, Luxe Metallic Jewelry Temporary Tattoo Sheets, Funky Fingers Nail Polish, and Cici Reno #MiddleSchoolMatchmaker Bookmark

On Twitter at noon (Prize Pack #3):

Prize Pack #3 includes: Lauren Conrad Yoga-themed Wear & Share Necklaces, Hashtag Post-it Note Pad, Yoobi Gel Pens, Yoga Girl Zipper Pull, Luxe Watercolor Temporary Tattoo Sheets, Funky Fingers Nail Polish, and Cici Reno #MiddleSchoolMatchmaker Bookmark

On Twitter at 4pm (Prize Pack #4):

Prize pack #4 includes: Lauren Conrad Wear & Share Necklaces, Hashtag Post-it Note Pad, Yoobi Gel Pens, Yoga Girl Zipper Pull, On the Verge Temporary Tattoo Sheets, and Cici Reno #MiddleSchoolMatchmaker Bookmark

Rules: Retweet to enter. Entrants will be assigned a number and winner will be randomly chosen at conclusion of contest (End times for Prize Pack #2: noon, Prize Pack #3: 4pm, and Prize Pack #4: 8pm central, 4/19/16). Open to US participants only. Winners will be contacted via Twitter on 4/19/16. Announced on Twitter after winners’ responses.

On Instagram all day (Prize Pack #5):

Prize pack #5 includes: Lauren Conrad Wear & Share Necklaces, Hashtag Post-it Note Pad, Yoobi Gel Pens, Yoga Girl Zipper Pull, Luxe Metallic Jewelry Temporary Tattoo Sheets, Glitter Nail Polish, and Cici Reno #MiddleSchoolMatchmaker Bookmark

Rules: Like, comment, or share (or do all three for three entries!) to enter. Entrants will be assigned a number and winner will be randomly chosen at conclusion of contest. Open to US participants only. Contest concludes at 11pm central, 4/19/16. Winner will be contacted via direct message on Instagram on 4/20/16. Announced on Instagram after winner response.

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Thanks for helping me celebrate the release of Cici Reno #MiddleSchoolMatchmaker! And don’t forget to check out Cici Reno at any of these outlets:

B&N 

Amazon

Indiebound