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Website Wonders

Announcements: Before we get into August’s Website Wonders, I wanted to thank two lovely reviewers for sharing their thoughts on Take Me Tomorrow and Seconds Before Sunrise, book 2 of The Timely Death Trilogy. Bookish Lover Reviews started us off by reviewing Take Me Tomorrow, “If you liked Delirium series and Divergent, this is something… Continue reading Website Wonders

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Fiction Complaints I’m Complaining About

Announcements: We had a very exciting day yesterday! Take Me Tomorrow hit the top 100 in dystopian novels! It was even next to two of my favorite novels, Delirium by Lauren Oliver, I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore, and Fracture Me by Tahereh Mafi so my little heart was filled with overwhelming joy. Thank… Continue reading Fiction Complaints I’m Complaining About

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Is that Novel REALLY Dystopian? How Market Trends Affect Incorrect Labeling

Desirable Purity asked me about my inner life, including what my secrets are. If that isn’t enough to intrigue you into reading my latest interview, I also shared a verse of poetry I have never released and shared a message to those  who see me as an inspiration. Desirable Purity also made the lovely banner you… Continue reading Is that Novel REALLY Dystopian? How Market Trends Affect Incorrect Labeling

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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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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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Dual Perspectives: Should Characters Have Equal Time to Speak?

A few announcements before I talk about today’s topic: February started off with a bang! The Amazon rankings of Minutes Before Sunset skyrocketed to #980 in Fantasy and #628 in Romance-Paranormal. To celebrate, my Author Facebook Page had a little sunset party. Thank you to all of those readers! I hope you’re enjoying the romantically dark tale.… Continue reading Dual Perspectives: Should Characters Have Equal Time to Speak?

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Relax & Read: Dystopian Novels on Election Day

Happy Election Day ! I know you probably are getting enough election propaganda shoved down your throat, so I won't dwell on the topic. However, I woke up this morning wondering what causes me to want to vote and what causes me to encourage others to vote (no matter which candidate they are voting for).… Continue reading Relax & Read: Dystopian Novels on Election Day