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Guest Post: The Passion – she is contagious

Shannon, here, for an introduction: As many of you know, I don’t normally accept volunteers for guest posts. Instead, I go out and find writers that I ask to post on my blog. I also sometimes ask those who participate on my author Facebook page or on here to contribute to a guest post as… Continue reading Guest Post: The Passion – she is contagious

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My Writing Process Blog Tour

Lots of announcements to share before I begin today’s blog post! As we near the release date of Seconds Before Sunrise (17 days to be exact), I am gathering so much support from lovely readers and writers that I want to share. So thank you to everyone. The people below, though, get an extra thanks… Continue reading My Writing Process Blog Tour

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The Controversy of Rating and Reviewing Novels

Readers and writers, please take a moment to read this anti-bullying petition that can help the reader-writer relationship as well as the book market:  Protect Amazon.com Users and Indie Publishing Authors from Bullying and Harassment by Removing Anonymity and Requiring Identity Verification for Reviewing and Forum Participation. We may not be able to stop all trolls, but… Continue reading The Controversy of Rating and Reviewing Novels

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So You Want to be a Book Blogger

I must clarify one thing before I start: I am not a book blogger, but I used to be – for about three years. (Fun fact: I also had a short stay on Let’s Get It On, Kansas City.) I’m an author, too, so – naturally – I adore book bloggers. In a metaphor, book… Continue reading So You Want to be a Book Blogger

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Why I Am Most Nervous About the Second Book of a Trilogy

Before I start today, I wanted to thank Press Pause, Fast Forward for reading and reviewing Seconds Before Sunrise, which you can read by clicking here. We’re getting closer - only 23 days left – which, by the way, The Timely Death Trilogy broke a new record last month, hence the photo on the right.… Continue reading Why I Am Most Nervous About the Second Book of a Trilogy

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The Oscars: Who I Want to Win This Year

Before you indulge in the Oscars like I did, I hope you’ll take the time to read my latest interview. When Jera’s Jamboree asked me where I get inspiration for my novels, I wasn’t sure what I would say, but I am glad she asked. Yes, at 22, I still have night terrors as well… Continue reading The Oscars: Who I Want to Win This Year

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February’s Entertainment Reviews

When The Eye-Dancers interviewed me one year ago, I didn’t even have a publishing contract for The Timely Death Trilogy. Now, they have emailed again, and you can see how much my life has changed in just 365 days. Read the full interview here to find out how I define myself as a writer and person.… Continue reading February’s Entertainment Reviews

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You Have Committed Copyright Infringement

Three announcements before I talk about a REALLY important issue in the art industry that I recently – and very personally – experienced. Normally, this day is reserved for “Website Wonders.” But I have made an exception. You can expect February’s Website Wonders next time, but I hope you will read what I have to… Continue reading You Have Committed Copyright Infringement

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My Insecurities and How I Overcame Them

Before I start I have one article I would like everyone who plays Candy Crush Saga to consider. As many of you know I wrote, Why You Should Boycott King and Candy Crush Saga, less than a month ago, and now I have another reason to encourage it. Please read this: CandySwipe Open Letter to… Continue reading My Insecurities and How I Overcame Them

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For the First Time in a Long Time, I Struggled with Writing, and This is What I Did About It

So, my title was ridiculously long, especially compared to my other titles. This might be because I have been struggling the past week. I will not call this “writer’s block” because it isn’t. It’s more about me than writing. (Plus, I truly think that calling it a certain thing can cause the problem to be… Continue reading For the First Time in a Long Time, I Struggled with Writing, and This is What I Did About It