Jul 6th, 2009 | 49 Comments
Rita Hayworth Would Enter This Contest
I just love when a book steals you away from the very first page and carries you along effortlessly until you reach the last page and you get so completely caught up in the story, you realize you haven't gotten up from ... READ MORE ›
Jun 30th, 2009 | 5 Comments
better than ray-bans
I have the best blog readers ever! Not too long ago, reader Melissa sent me a link to a Slate article about Lady Gaga. It's called How Smart is Lady Gaga? and it's a great read because it articulates why ... READ MORE ›
Jun 8th, 2009 | 13 Comments
The Winner of One Lonely Degree is…
Wow! I should maybe not hold contests that end on Sundays. Who updates their blogs on Sunday? Not me, apparently! So, a day late (and a dollar short), I am pleased to announce the winner of C.K. Kelly ... READ MORE ›
Jun 3rd, 2009 | 50 Comments
an interview with C.K. kelly martin (& giveaway!)
So here is the thing: I loved C.K. Kelly Martin's sophomore novel, One Lonely Degree so much, I want to ensure my part in getting this amazing book into someone else's hands. How do I do that? Why, by ... READ MORE ›
May 30th, 2009 | 15 Comments
RIP Betty Cooper 1941-2009
Supposedly, there are a lot of people having a great time at this BEA thing? And I am not one of them. But that's okay because I just finished reading the best book I've read all year and it eases ... READ MORE ›
May 28th, 2009 | 11 Comments
brought to you by sexyface probst
I meant to mention this sooner, but St. Martin's Press put the first four chapters of Cracked Up to Be up on their page for the book. That's 45 pages! And it's a pdf file, so it looks pretty snazzy, ... READ MORE ›
Apr 13th, 2009 | 10 Comments
on book titles
I get meaningful spam subject lines in my inbox sometimes. Recent favourites include, but are not limited to:
I miss you, come home
Mad of your silence
Remember 3rd grade? Where were you?
Executioners as they
Repair the past
I almost think they could make fantastic ... READ MORE ›
Apr 7th, 2009 | 19 Comments
is this thing on?
Soooo... hi, people.
It has been A Time. In two words. Handed in round two of revisions for Some Girls Are last Monday, and now I'm very slowly working on catching up on like, everything, while I anticipate round three. ... READ MORE ›
Feb 24th, 2009 | 24 Comments
book list lust
Yesterday, I got an email from my editor that included these two words: "cover meeting." OH, HOW MY HEART PITTER-PATTERED. I don't think I'll be seeing a cover for Some Girls Are like, tomorrow, or anything but I've flicked ... READ MORE ›
Dec 4th, 2008 | 11 Comments
let it snow
I know, I know. Bad blogger. In case the lack of my DEADLINE = PWNED post didn't tip you off, I did not actually pwn my deadline and now I have a whole new deadline to pwn! Since my ... READ MORE ›
