June 2007

Okay, so I complained about the Latina YA sites–Where are they? I wanted to know. I discovered something about myself…if there is something I want that I can’t find, I try to make it happen myself. Introducing: Latina YA: An on-line resource for Latina Young Adult Fi

I wish there was some kind of self-promo manual for a first time author. When I planned for the release of Graffiti Girl, I had a list of promo lined up, and now it’s all done. But what to do after the book is released? I’m not quite sure. I’m writing on my next book

I’m back to blogging as much as I’m able. The birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions are over. There’s still summer baseball, gym, and writing! But that’s life as usual. I’m starting off with a Headline, and a Romance one at that. CUPID FOR

I wasn’t as nervous as I thought I would be heading out to my first person-to-person interview this weekend. Truthfully, I have so much on my mind–June is special occasion month for us–that I didn’t have time to get nervous even knowing I’m not the greate

Do you remember the press packets I mailed out to the local papers? I was contacted by a writer who wrote for both major papers and I sent him a copy of the book to review. It’s here! My first print review! And also my first newspaper clipping. Here are some snippets…:) &#

Is it just me or is technology on full speed ahead with a special interest in Book Media on the ‘net? From the GalleyCat: Simon & Schuster launches BookTV Youtube channel. Now you can watch video profiles of your favorite authors and learn about their latest books from publ

My links are sadly out of date–again! If you are a writer or reader and would like to exchange links, I’ll link ya back. I just haven’t had time to keep track. But I’m link cleaning today! Please leave a comment if you’d like to exchange links. Thanks! &#

The YA Fresh blog! Very amateur…still experimenting…and it’s kinda fun.

This weekend I was thinking about all the times I zone out. I call it the Writer Zone. When I’m in the Writer Zone, it feels natural for me–which I never realized may come off as weird to others. I’ve been doing this since I was a kid, just thinking of other scenario