I want this book, but it wasn’t in the store. I wish I could find more books by this author, or about this topic, or with these types of characters. I want more inclusive books. I want diverse books. I want debut authors. But why is that book online and not in the store? Why… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Dear Readers, Harness Your Power
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November Snow Paperback Release & Sequel Sneak Peeks!
Today’s post is short and sweet. The paperback of Bad Bloods: November Snow released! So, who wants some sneak peeks? 😀 Bad Bloods: November Rain is FREE Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Kobo, Smashwords, Goodreads Bad Bloods: November Snow Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Kobo, Smashwords, Goodreads Free Bad Bloods Prequel: Wattpad What are the latest readers saying? “A powerful work of art. In November Rain, Thompson… Continue reading November Snow Paperback Release & Sequel Sneak Peeks!
#WW Help! My Female Character Is Flat
I’m guilty! Oh, so guilty. While writing my latest manuscript for my publisher, I hit a snag 38,000 words in, and could not—for the life of me—figure out what was wrong with it. Then, I realized what happened. My female protagonist was flat. Allow me to back track for a little bit. I never used… Continue reading #WW Help! My Female Character Is Flat
#SATurdate: Sequel Sneak Peeks, The Light Between Oceans, Rook, & Cupcakes.
What I’m Writing: I’m back on the Bad Bloods train with a brand-new outline and a continued plan after getting stuck in writing quicksand 38,000 words in. I actually have an article about WHAT was wrong with it coming out on Wednesday, so look out for that. It has something to do with my female… Continue reading #SATurdate: Sequel Sneak Peeks, The Light Between Oceans, Rook, & Cupcakes.
#WW Writing Quicksand
Writing quicksand is a term I like to use to describe when writing is doing more damage than good. You know, the more you move, the faster you sink? It can happen in writing, too. Of course, writers should write all time. Whenever they can, really. But sometimes, it’s best to walk away for a… Continue reading #WW Writing Quicksand
#MondayBlogs My Protagonist and Illiteracy
My protagonist is illiterate. She recognizes a few letters, she can identify her name, and she loves listening to stories more than anything. But she cannot read. Her name is Serena, and Serena is a bad blood. Bad Bloods in 35 words or less: 17-year-old Serena is the only bad blood to escape execution. Now… Continue reading #MondayBlogs My Protagonist and Illiteracy
#SATurdate: Blue Lily, Lily Blue, Jane Got a Gun, Sausage Party, & Galaktaboreko
What I’m Writing: I worked with some awesome writers this week on various projects! I’m keeping my fingers crossed about the future, because I love, love, love where everything is going. All that being said, I work with a lot of writers from all kinds of backgrounds every day. So many of us are not… Continue reading #SATurdate: Blue Lily, Lily Blue, Jane Got a Gun, Sausage Party, & Galaktaboreko
Website Wonders
Every month, I share all of the websites I come across that I find helpful, humorous, or just awesome. Below, you’ll find all of August’s Website Wonders categorized into Writing, Reading, Conspiracies, and Procrastination. If you enjoy these websites, be sure to follow me on Twitter because I share even more websites and photos like… Continue reading Website Wonders
#SATurdate: An Ember in the Ashes, A Torch Against the Night, W – Two Worlds, & YALLFest.
What I’m Writing: Honestly, I’ve put the next Bad Bloods books away for now. Sophia would not shut up, so I spent my writing time obliging her this week. Basically, I wrote in book 3 of the Tomo Trilogy, Take Me Never. I know. I know. Book 1 isn’t even out, so a lot of… Continue reading #SATurdate: An Ember in the Ashes, A Torch Against the Night, W – Two Worlds, & YALLFest.
#WW Heroes I Want to See In YA
In the real world, heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They can save the world, or they can save one person. Heck, they can even just save themselves! But every hero we read about has a different story to tell, a background unlike any other, and most of all, a story to tell. However,… Continue reading #WW Heroes I Want to See In YA
