I had a terrific weekend, this past weekend. I went to the Texas Library Association's annual conference (TLA23). I was invited by my publisher, Entangled. I got to go to this event last year too, and had such a blast. Librarians are so much fun, and book lovers are just the best. A few highlights...I signed... Continue Reading →
I have a new obsession. My publisher sent out book boxes for The Liar's Crown and included in the boxes was a diamond art kit. I had never done diamond art before, though I'd seen it. Think of it like paint-by-number, only instead of painting your sticking these little faceted "diamonds" of different colors to... Continue Reading →
Did you know the world of Nova in The Liar's Crown has a map? I worked with Kellerica Maps and it turned out absolutely amazing! HOW I STARTED The map actually started with a homegrown effort of my own. Using an online software/app called Inkarnate, before I wrote even one word of the story, I... Continue Reading →
10 years ago today I self-published my very first book--Blue Violet! I can't believe it's already been 10 years. I had written the first draft a few years before that. At the time I was working for a big tech company (60 hour weeks), in the middle of getting my MBA, and my kids were... Continue Reading →
The dedication in The Liar's Crown is to my editor at Entangled, HEATHER HOWLAND: To Heather - For living in this world with me (for years now) and still loving it as much as I do. Heather and I have been working together for almost 6 years and 22 books (I had to go back... Continue Reading →
#BLC22 was a blast as always! I had a fantastic time meeting readers and fellow authors, playing games, dancing, book signing, and having fun! I was one of the author hosts for the "Title Me This" game and also for the "Xs & Ox" game. I hosted a table at the Jules Vernes Fantasy &... Continue Reading →
I know how to feed my paranormal romance loving heart... and a stay at the iconic Stanley Hotel along with a ghost tour is it! My family spends a week in Estes Park almost every summer. We have family up there and it's my happiest of happy places. I've set a lot of books there,... Continue Reading →
This weekend, along with authors Cathy Maxwell and Amber Royer, I got to be one of the guest authors for Fresh Fiction's return to in-person BOAS & TIARAS. And I had a blast! As always, Fresh Fiction puts on a great event. We had a wonderful meal at Lavendou in Dallas, TX. Great food. Great... Continue Reading →
Everyone has dreams for their life, or I hope you do at least. Goals or wonderful things you'd like to happen. Dreams are a good thing. For me, being an author has always been the dream. But now that I am one, I'm finding that there are small things within that dream. To start it was... Continue Reading →
I will be one of the attending authors for Fresh Fiction's annual Boas & Tiaras reader event this year! This is a live event in Dallas and chance to come meet some awesome authors. I hope you can make it! REGISTER TO ATTEND Date: June 11, 2022Time: 12-3pm CTLocation: Lavendou Bistro Provençal, Dallas Texas
