RatingFive stars BlurbIt’s a murder mystery on the moon in this humorous and suspenseful space adventure from the author of Belly Up and Spy School that The New York Times Book Review called “a delightful and brilliantly constructed middle grade thriller.” Like his fellow lunarnauts—otherwise known as Moonies—living on Moon Base Alpha, twelve-year-old Dashiell Gibson is famous the world over for … Continue reading Space Case by Stuart Gibbs
As you all probably know already, this is a topic that I love. Aesthetics and vibes are my favorite reasons for writing. (Okay, maybe not quite my absolute favorite... But they're pretty far up there. XD) In my recent post about creating a writing retreat I talked a little bit about embracing the vibe of … Continue reading Embracing the Vibe of Your Story (and using it to help inspire you to write)
Y'all, this tag looks very intimidating. XD Why then did I think it looked fun? (Honestly not sure... though I'm not sure why I think a lot of things looks fun.) But, hey, I'm going for it. Hope it goes well and that you all like it! XD Here goes nothing... the rules: link back … Continue reading The Get to Know Me Tag (Writer’s Edition)
RatingFive stars BlurbOne week. One prize. Seven really weird challenges. The kids at Benjamin Banneker College Prep are a little… competitive. Okay. They’re a LOT competitive. The minute Principal Yee announces an epic competition for the golden B-B trophy, seventh-grader Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows he has to win. But it won’t be easy. The competition … Continue reading Control Freaks by J.E. Thomas
Y'all. I am so excited to be writing this post. Because, as the title says, MY BOOK IS DONE! *cue all the confetti and madness* Project: Detective is officially edited and will be sent off to beta readers soon (whenever I find the energy to open the doc again XD). Eeeeeh!! I have been editing … Continue reading My Book is Done!!! (+ Ask Me Anything)
Hello everyone! This is a post that I'm very excited to share. I don't know about you, but I love writing retreats... And I plan to be on one this next month! You may have heard of Abbie Emmons, one of the best YouTubers out there (in my humble opinion). Well, every June she hosts … Continue reading How to Create a Writing Retreat at Home
RatingFour stars BlurbMy place beside you, my blood for yours. Till the Green Ember rises, or the end of the world. Heather and Picket are extraordinary rabbits with ordinary lives until calamitous events overtake them, spilling them into a cauldron of misadventures. They discover that their own story is bound up in the tumult threatening … Continue reading The Green Ember by S.D. Smith
Have you ever read The Wonderland Trials by Sara Ella? I personally really enjoyed the story and that's saying something since I have never been a fan of Alice in Wonderland. But so far this book has only been in hardcover... Until now. *drum roll* THE WONDERFUL TRIALS IS COMING OUT IN PAPERBACK! ~ The … Continue reading A Special Bookish Announcement + a Giveaway
Something I mentioned in a recent post about balancing life with writing was finding adventure. I'm big on having adventures and if I'm bored, it's likely because I haven't had one recently. XD But I think they're even more important for writers for two reasons. Having adventures is a great way to take a step … Continue reading How to Experience Adventures Like a Writer (my first adventure post!)
RatingFive stars BlurbTwo strangers, one tropical island, and lots of lies in this funny beach romance from the author of Love & Other Great Expectations! Aspiring nature photographer Kenzie Reed just can’t get her straitlaced family of optometrists to take her art seriously. She’s resigned to putting aside her dreams and accepting the depressing life … Continue reading Picture-Perfect Boyfriend by Becky Dean
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