Category Archives: News

Signed Copies of My Books Now Available in the DCI Online Bookstore!

Posted on December 5, 2018 by

If you have followed me for any length of time, you are probably aware of how proud I am to be affiliated with an amazing organization called Deaf Camps, Inc., a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to providing fun, safe, communication-rich … Continue reading →

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So many updates!

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

This month has been a whirlwind, and the next one looks like it will be the same!  I’ve got lots of news to share! Dagger and Coin releases next Tuesday! Kirkus calls it a “riveting fantasy sequel” and “[a] fine balance of … Continue reading →

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Reviews and News

Posted on July 22, 2018 by

I’m heading off to the woods for one of my favorite weeks of the year – Deaf Camp. But before I go, here’s a roundup of some recent excitement and upcoming events. Reviews Earlier this week, Dagger and Coin received its … Continue reading →

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SWORD AND VERSE is a finalist for the 2017 Compton Crook Award

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

I’m so excited to share that SWORD AND VERSE has been chosen as one of 6 finalists for the Compton Crook Award, awarded by the members of the Baltimore Science Fiction Society, Inc. (BSFS) to honor the best first novel of … Continue reading →

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Scenes from the #YARoadTrip Tour!

Posted on October 21, 2016 by

I was honored to participate in the YA RoadTrip tour October 6-16 with a fantastic group of authors in honor of Teen Read Week!  Thank you to the many librarians and booksellers who made the tour possible, and to everyone … Continue reading →

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YA Scavenger Hunt!

Posted on March 29, 2016 by

Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt! This bi-annual event was first organized by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to exclusive bonus material from their favorite authors…and a chance to win some awesome … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: YA Scavenger Hunt Spring 2016

Posted on March 23, 2016 by

It’s coming. . . March 29th – April 3rd, 2016 I’m so excited to be participating in the YA Scavenger Hunt Spring 2016! What is the YA Scavenger Hunt? The YA Scavenger Hunt is a biannual online event that promotes collaboration between … Continue reading →

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It’s UK Launch Day for SWORD AND VERSE!

Posted on February 25, 2016 by

Sword and Verse publishes in the United Kingdom today in hardcover, e-book, and audio!  Get your copy now: amazon.co.uk hive.co.uk To celebrate, I am running a signed bookplate giveaway on Twitter (open internationally) between now and March 1! Celebrating the UK … Continue reading →

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#LoveInBooks: 7 YA Authors Sending Love

Posted on February 4, 2016 by

Hello, lovely reader! Today is the first day of a multi-author Valentine’s Day special: #LoveInBooks. Seven of us have teamed up to share quotes from our books containing the word “love” from now through Valentine’s Day. Here’s the first quote … Continue reading →

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Today’s the Big Day!

Posted on January 19, 2016 by

It’s all been leading up to this!  Sword and Verse officially releases today in hardcover, e-book, and audiobook! Release Day Shenanigans: Sword and Verse Blog Tour: Join me over at Once Upon a Twilight, where I’ll be sharing 5 of my … Continue reading →

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