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Dauntless Makes Some Early Appearances
Fun with Dauntless!Well, this week in the news I'm excited to mention that the print version of Dauntless is already available on amazon almost a month early! If you pre-ordered the book, it should be...
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The Delirium Series
Thanks to my daughter, I read a lot of YA dystopian novels. High on her list of favorites is the Delirium series, and she absolutely insisted that I read all of them. This series is about a future...
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Libraries, Contests, and Extras, Oh My!
My most exciting news this week, is that one of my supporters sent me this screen shot of Dauntless in its first ever library appearance. Which is also my first ever library appearance. Translate:...
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The Selection Series
Yes, my obsession with all things YA Dystopian continues. As I've mentioned before, LOVED the Hunger Games, LOVED Divergent, enjoyed Delirium, but I had some reservations for young readers, meh on...
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Ebooks and Interviews Galore
Wow, talk about a busy week. First and most importantly, Dauntless released on ebook yesterday!!!! That means it is now available online in print and ebook format. Look for it to show up next week in...
View ArticleMedieval Acrobats???
Historical research is tough. Even tougher than finding the right information sometimes, is knowing the right questions to ask. For example, in my first medieval novel I assumed they would have cards...
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More Release Week News
I'm so glad I added Wednesdays as news day, because there has been a lot of it, and this week is no exception. Yesterday was the "official" release date of Dauntless. I'm not sure what that really...
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Beauty for Ashes
Often in interviews I’m asked about the theme of Dauntless. Interviewers probably don’t realize that this is a slightly odd question for a novelist to answer. Novelists should think about plots and...
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Radio Shows, Books Banters, and Strong Heroines
My first radio interview is available online. I think this is a cool way to get to know more about me and Dauntless. Click here to listen.There is a fun little release party celebrating Dauntless over...
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Romance Stuff #1 - The Kissing Question
While writing my YA medieval/adventure romance novels, I faced a bit of a moral conundrum. Should I include kissing in books geared toward Christian teens? I don’t think that kissing should be done...
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Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
Last night I spent the most amazing, crazy, manic two hours (which turned into four) on a Bethany House Book Banter with current and potential fans. It was awesome! Perhaps the must surprising and...
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Special Edition - Book Banter Winners!!!
I so enjoyed our Book Banter last night. Thanks everyone for joining me. Your questions were great! And the winners are...drum roll please...dragging this out like they do on reality shows....Mary...
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Romance Stuff #2 - No Co-depenency Allowed!
I love romance, but sometimes I get a little concerned by the messages in romance novels, especially secular romances. So for my writing, and for this Valiant Hearts Series in particular, my goal is...
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Release Excitement Winding Down
The ebook for Daunltess released just over a month ago now, and some of the initial craziness is slowing down. This week the "Join the Adventure" winners were announced. My thanks to Bethany for...
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Romance Stuff #3 - "Heroes" to Avoid
Last week a talked a little bit about co-dependency and about the seemingly romantic but actually unhealthy attitudes some women have about love. This week let’s look at the men. Romance novels,...
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Peace Out Wednesdays!
Well, I think we can say release month is officially over. The hooplah is settling down, and I am saying farewell to my release month special Wednesday news posts. Maybe I'll bring them back in...
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Romance Stuff #4 - Finding a Good Guy
A lot of people say that romance novels give readers unrealistic expectations about men and relationships. I hope that I don’t do that. I hope that you can tell my “heroes” are regular flawed people...
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Romance Stuff #5 - Not a Twilight Fan
Yes, I can hear the boos and hisses all the way across the internet. So let me begin by saying, I have read the first Twilight book, and I was as enthralled as anyone. The author has certainly hit on...
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Romance Stuff #6 - Cappuccino, Champagne, and Crack
No, this is not a post about the theology of alcohol consumption or a just say no to drugs P.S.A. In this post the cappuccino, champagne, and crack are metaphors for the feelings surrounding falling in...
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Take My Match Making Quiz
Do your reading interests match my writing specialties? Take my match making quiz and find out.Every writer is unique. We all have our own strengths and focuses. And we have other areas that just...
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