2017 Writing Highlights

It's New Years Eve again, which seems to be the only time I remember to blog. Was the last post really from 2016's NYE? Ugh, I guess so. I guess me and blogging haven't meshed in awhile. It's not to say I haven't been writing. I've done a lot of writing in 2017- I put out four books in a series under my secret pen name in 2017, plus participated in a box set with 20 other authors. I've super enjoyed writing under a pen name. It's given me a lot of freedom to explore a new genre and interact with loads of new readers. And it's taken off pretty well so yay, sales! :-) That's not to say I'm not still active with my middle grade and young adult writing. I've done a number of signings and festivals throughout the year as well as school visits. And I'm working on a middle grade novel right now that should be out in early 2019-- stay tuned for official news on that. Cici Reno is due out in paperback in April as well. Here's hoping 2018 is a happy, healthy, and productive year for us all!

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

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* 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."