Win a Newly Released Novel, DARE

Iโ€™m excited to offer you the chance to win a free copy of the new novel DARE, a psychological thriller from Mimi Wahlfeldt, in either paperback or ebook format. I met Mimi through our publisher, and have read and loved both her books. Who is Mimi Wahlfeldt and What Does She Write? You know how … Continue reading Win a Newly Released Novel, DARE

Celebrate Pride Month with a 20% Discount on Books, and Celebrate Spring

Support a worthy cause, support small local businesses, and get a great book, all at once.... Bookshop.org -- the alternative to Amazon for those who want to buy online and support small businesses -- is celebrating Pride Month with a massive sale on more than 100 LGBTQIA+ titles, including my Beautiful and Terrible Things! Go … Continue reading Celebrate Pride Month with a 20% Discount on Books, and Celebrate Spring

Video Fun

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It's time to take a break from reading and watch some videos! I know -- that's heresy coming from an author. But videos, as we all know, can be informative and FUN. So enjoy this small collection of videos, some of which are new and some of which are oldies but goodies. They are a … Continue reading Video Fun

Like My Cover? Please Vote! And Other Random Updates

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I've lost track of how many readers and authors have said they love the cover of Beautiful and Terrible Things. I love it too, and am so grateful to the design team at Black Rose Writing for the incredible work that captures the diverse cast and the book's "vibe" so well. If you agree the … Continue reading Like My Cover? Please Vote! And Other Random Updates

Holiday Gift Guide: Books, of Course!

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Over the past two years, Iโ€™ve had the pleasure of getting to know many of the talented authors at my new publishing house, Black Rose Writing. Iโ€™ve also become closer with some of the authors from my last publisher, the now-defunct TouchPoint Press. (If you want to know the sad ending of that debacle, hereโ€™s … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide: Books, of Course!

“Wardrobe Woes & Other Assorted Misadventures” Published by HerStry

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Ever look back at a job interview and cringe? Wish for a do-over? Lament your youthful missteps? Or want to take back a faulty wardrobe decision? I have. All at once, in fact. My first real job interview was plagued by not one or two mishaps, but five! As the years passed, I stopped cringing … Continue reading “Wardrobe Woes & Other Assorted Misadventures” Published by HerStry

Launch Day: Beautiful & Terrible Things

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It's official! Today is "Launch Day" for my novel Beautiful and Terrible Things and I have big news to announce. Thank you for being by my side during these last few months of pre-publication promotion. I've been posting more than usual and it's been an exciting ride. I am also very grateful to my publisher, … Continue reading Launch Day: Beautiful & Terrible Things

Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review

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Sites like Amazon have made consumer reviews of everything from refrigerators to socks the most important form of marketing and advertising out there. But consumer reviews of books have always mattered. How many books have you picked up to read because a friend or family member said it was great and you had to check … Continue reading Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review

Bookworm Reviews: “Like the Friends Gang”

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Thanks to Julie Sara Porter at Bookworm Reviews for posting an advance review of my forthcoming novel Beautiful & Terrible Things. Here is an excerpt from the full review: Review Highlights "The best thing about this book are the well developed characters. The six protagonists have the type of friendship that makes the Reader think, … Continue reading Bookworm Reviews: “Like the Friends Gang”

Advance Reviews Praise “Beautiful and Terrible Things”

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The first advance reviews of my forthcoming novel Beautiful and Terrible Things are in, and they offer high praise! Sending "Advance Reader Copies" (also called "Advance Review Copies") out to publishing trade magazines and media before a book is published is a time-honored tradition in the process of publishing a novel. The idea is that … Continue reading Advance Reviews Praise “Beautiful and Terrible Things”