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Category Archives: Reading
Christmas Shopping Time!
Still doing some Christmas shopping? Yeah, me too! In fact, I have lots left to do! If you’re looking for a gift idea, why not give someone an autographed book? If you live in the Chicago area, you can come … Continue reading
Posted in Angelhood, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Mysteries, Reading, Seven Riddles to Nowhere, young adult
Tagged craft fair, young adult, young adult books
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New Book Trailer to Mark Five-Year Anniversary!
Five years ago tonight, I finished the rough draft of Angelhood. I considered it a “practice novel,” something that would never be published (let alone win three awards). It was simply writing practice as a NaNo project for 2011. To … Continue reading
Posted in Angelhood, Behind the Scenes, Reading, Writing, young adult
Tagged Angelhood, book trailer, NaNo, NaNoWriMo, young adult, young adult books
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Come to our Christmas Book Party!
On Wednesday night, nine young adult authors from the Catholic Writers Guild will be teaming up to give one whopper of an early Christmas party on Facebook! (We know, we know, it’s too early for Christmas, but we thought we’d … Continue reading
Posted in Angelhood, Fantasy, Giveaway, Mysteries, Reading, Seven Riddles to Nowhere, young adult
Tagged giveaway, giveaways, middle grade, young adult, young adult books
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Top 8 Tips for Writing for Teens & Tweens
Last Sunday, I had to pleasure of joining a panel of authors from the Mystery Writers of America in a free workshop on writing for young readers. For those of you who weren’t able to make it, I thought I’d … Continue reading
Monday Book Review: An Unexpected Role by Leslea Wahl
Today I am so excited to talk with you about the next book from Leslea Wahl. Leslea and I met online through the Catholic Writers Guild, and then this past summer we got to meet in person when we met … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Mysteries, Reading, young adult
Tagged Catholic fiction, mystery, romance, young adult, young adult books
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FREE workshop on writing for children
I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be part of a panel of authors presenting a FREE workshop on writing for young readers on Sunday, October 23. Registration and parking are all free. Just sign up here. Here are the rest … Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grade, Mysteries, Reading, Speaking, Writing, young adult
Tagged authors, mysteries, mystery, Speaking
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Book Trailer for Seven Riddles to Nowhere
I’ve finally put together a book trailer for Seven Riddles to Nowhere. Feel free to let me know what you think and to share it with others you think might be interested!
Happy Book Release Day!
Today is the official release day of Seven Riddles to Nowhere! Amazon and Barnes & Noble are both selling the paperback version at a 32% discount right now. I don’t know how long this sale price will last, but I … Continue reading
Facebook Launch Party for Seven Riddles to Nowhere!
It is now less than a month until the release of my middle grade mystery Seven Riddles to Nowhere! Where has all the time gone? Like I did with Angelhood, there will be a launch party on Facebook with lots … Continue reading
Monday Book Review: The Phantom Bully by Jeffrey Brown
I picked up this book thinking it would be cute for my nephew for his birthday, and I ended up reading it myself. What can I say? I’m a Star Wars geek through and through. Title: The Phantom Bully (Star … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Middle Grade, Reading
Tagged graphic novel, middle grade, middle grade books, middle school, sci-fi, science fiction, Star Wars
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