Wow, Thursday already? This week has flown by. I've spent most of it going through the galley pages for THIS SIDE OF THE GRAVE, something I thought would only take me two days and turned out to take four. For those who aren't familiar with galleys, they're the loose pages that a publisher uses as … [Read more...] about Podcast and galleys
October appearances
I finally have my complete schedule for New York next month, and some preliminary information about New Orleans. If you're in either of those areas, hopefully I'll get to see you soon! :) I will be in New York City, NY for Comicon on October 8th – 9th Website and information for NYC … [Read more...] about October appearances
“Speak”ing out.
I was browsing the internet this morning and came across a blog talking about Banned Books Week and in particular, the novel SPEAK by Laurie Halse Anderson. If you haven't read the book or seen the movie, here is the description of SPEAK: "Melinda Sordino busted an end-of-summer party … [Read more...] about “Speak”ing out.
Diet gripes, freebies, and ComiCon
For once, I'm happy that the past few weeks have gone by fairly quickly. Why? Selfish reasons, of course. I've been on a very low calorie diet since the later part of August and this Friday, I finally get to switch to regular Atkins - which seems like a foodie vacation after the past few weeks of no … [Read more...] about Diet gripes, freebies, and ComiCon
Frost Fans podcast
Recently I did a podcast with the amazing moderators of the Frost Fans site. In this, I chatted with them about Eternal Kiss Of Darkness, the Name That Kitty contest, Vlad, Ian (is he redeemable? And what about that piercing?), Bones, and more. There were some not-so-subtle attempts to get me to … [Read more...] about Frost Fans podcast
Quiet doesn’t mean unproductive…
Sunday night already? I kept meaning to post a blog this past week, but you know what they say about good intentions and how far they get you. First, thanks to everyone for all your comments about the cover/stepback for THIS SIDE OF THE GRAVE. I think it's my favorite of the bunch as well. On … [Read more...] about Quiet doesn’t mean unproductive…
THIS SIDE OF THE GRAVE cover!
Last night, Harper posted the cover for THIS SIDE OF THE GRAVE on their pdf catalog, which meant that this morning, it had already been picked up by a few blog sites. My reaction? Yay, I get to show the cover earlier than I thought! :D Without further ado, the cover: And now, the … [Read more...] about THIS SIDE OF THE GRAVE cover!
Name That Kitty winners!
First, thanks SO MUCH to everyone who submitted an entry in the Name That Kitty contest. I received over four hundred name suggestions and they were so awesome, creative, and witty, I wish Cat had a farm of pets that needed names! :D. Many of you sent pictures with your suggestions (funniest had to … [Read more...] about Name That Kitty winners!