Authors and Books

The Orchard by Theresa Weir. Reading Theresa’s story was like reading about someone I didn’t know. The writing was so involving and exquisite that I had to stop reading, telling myself this is a real story. These events happened to someone. Someone I’ve known for years. The truth is I

Today’s I AM WRITER tip is inspired by author Kathryn Stockett, best selling author of THE HELP, which is now in theaters. I read about Kathryn Stockett’s experience with her first novel THE HELP on Shine. She wrote this book because it was the book she wanted to write. Af

My Carina Press countdown day is here! I’m blogging today at Carina Press. First with my journey to Carina Press here. And introducing Ana and Jonas and the SIDE team! Read it here with small excerpts! If you comment on either blogs, you will be entered to win a digital copy of

I just wanted to point you to an exciting digital rerelease for my friend and author, Anne Frasier/Theresa Weir OUT TODAY. Anne is rereleasing her award-winning paranormal romantic suspense novel, Bad Karma, with Samhain Publishing writing under Theresa Weir. But this is not just any

Teen Fiction Cafe is celebrating a 3 Year Anniversary!! Our great group of authors are blogging and giving away goodies to lucky visitors. Today I compiled a short list of what happened 3 years ago and what I’ve learned. I’m offering up a copy of Graffiti Girl or Invisible

The Secret Fates Extravaganza begins now! Where 26 authors of various genres will be sharing secrets and giveaways to help me celebrate the release of my latest novel INVISIBLE TOUCH (October 14, 2008) published by MTV Books! I have to say these authors are super cool to donate their

The Secret Fates Extravaganza starts tomorrow!

And we are off to chat about embarrassing moments and participating in student government… Micol Ostow has put together a cool cyber launch for her latest novel, POPULAR VOTE. She’s gathered YA authors dishing the good stuff as well as giveaways this week. Here’s wha

UPDATE: Secret fates will now launch in October! I’m excited about September, and not only because INVISIBLE TOUCH will be released, but because September 1st begins The Secret Fates Extravaganza! I put together a short promo vid on the authors participating. It’s going to

Just in from my book signing with Stephanie Kuehnert (I WANNA BE YOUR JOEY RAMONE) at Borders in Monterey, CA. (Not Minnesota!) There was a mix up and our book signing materials were sent to the wrong store in another state, but Borders Express pulled through and had signs made and di