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As I return to feeling human and writing this week, I share some thoughts on focus and balancing multiple ideas and projects. Awkward Author is also available as a podcast on iTunes.
View ArticleWriting About Compliments at YA Outside the Lines
I think about some differences between men and women in the giving of compliments this month for my post at YA Outside the Lines. Betsey Johnson and resin toilet seats also get mentioned, because of...
View ArticleSome rants about some publishing news stories this week on Awkward Author
It’s possible the weather is getting to me, or perhaps it’s just stupid “news” stories and bad people. Either way, I got a bit ranty making the latest Awkward Author video: Awkward Author is also...
View ArticleRide Along With Me in Awkward Author Episode 29
My parents were here for a visit, and it’s an extra busy week. I didn’t have much time for filming an Awkward Author video this week, so I squeezed in this ride-along video while I was out and about....
View ArticleProgress, Plans and Money in the Latest Episode of Awkward Author
I’m making progress, I’m making plans and I’m even making money. Watch or listen to the latest episode of Awkward Author: Awkward Author is also available as a podcast on iTunes.
View ArticleA finished draft, why I’m leaving Kindle Unlimited and another dentist...
Well, you know what they say about the plans of mice and men . . . the good news is I finished my novella’s first draft. The bad news is that dentists appointment ended up being an annoying waste of...
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What books influenced your writing?
This month over at YA Outside the Lines, we’re writing about the books that had an influence on our YA novels. It’s possible the re-reading I did of less-than-popular novels when I was in my teens...
View ArticleEditors and Editing the Latest Awkward Author Video
I’ve been busy getting two of my manuscripts into shape to send over to a copyeditor. So, that’s what I mostly talk about in the latest episode of Awkward Author. Check it out: Click here to watch the...
View ArticleLook Ma, No Video: This Week’s Extra Awkward Episode
Well, in an especially awkward move this week, I managed to change some setting on my camera before filming this week’s Awkward Author video which led to the video being pretty much unwatchable. By the...
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My August 2018 Author Income Report and More in Latest Awkward Author Video
First off, let me apologize and say that I don’t have a book cover reveal for you this week like I promised last week for the simple reason that I forgot all about it. That just might have something to...
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See the Covers of My Next Two Books
Who’s ready for a cover reveal? I’ve been hard at work on my debut adult novel, Girl Most Likely To Succeed, and today I’m excited to share with you the cover of this new book: This psychological...
View ArticleMore on my new covers in the latest episode of Awkward Author
This week’s Awkward Author video is a double cover reveal, plus more ramblings on my awkward author adventures. Check it out: Awkward Author is also available as a podcast on iTunes.
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What does my embarrassing memory have to do with caterpillars?
This month over at YA Outside the Lines we’re all sharing some embarrassing memories. I reflect on my remarkably unsafe childhood as I share my own embarrassing memory that kind of, sort of has to do...
View ArticleWatch Me Rant About Setting Up Print Editions of Books in the Latest Awkward...
My apologies in advance as this week’s Awkward Author turned into a bit of a rant. I think I was kind of frustrated when I made it. The good news is that a lot of the issues I was having with setting...
View ArticleCheck Your Inbox!
If you’re a subscriber to my newsletter you should have received the latest issue today. Don’t see it? It could be in your spam or promotions folder. Not a subscriber? Now’s as good a time as any to...
View ArticleI Squeezed A New Awkward Author video into my Busy Schedule
I’ve been scrambling to get my upcoming novel and novella ready for publication, which has led to my decision to change the way I release my books going forward. Find out more in my latest Awkward...
View ArticleSeptember Author Income Report and more in the latest Awkward Author
Encountered a few technology hiccups recording this week’s edition of Awkward Author, but I soldiered on. It’s the theme for the week, as getting my next two books published has presented more...
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ARCs Are Available
Are you a reviewer interested in thrillers? Great news! I have a limited number of paperback advanced copies of my upcoming thrillers Girl Most Likely to Succeed and In the Bag available for review....
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Enter to Win the Fall for Thrillers Giveaway
To celebrate the launch of my new thriller novel Girl Most Likely to Succeed, I’m giving away a stack of books to keep you busy this fall. One lucky winner will receive an autographed copy of Believe...
View ArticleBook Launch Burnout? Watch the Latest Episode of Awkward Author
Feeling frazzled and a bit tongue-tied as I made this week’s Awkward Author as I mix up my book titles and stumbled over some words while making my video this week, but that’s because my books are...
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