Wow, I haven’t been on this blog in a while. I do have a good excuse. I’ve been writing  and editing another book for Orca’s new Limelights series and I’ve been doing a lot of design work. And of course I’ve been eagerly awaiting this week because CAPRICIOUS is released tomorrow! I realize I’m a total … More Book Birthday!

I love new releases; and every writer loves their own new release best. So for this October New Release Giveaway Hop I’m giving away a three copies of AUDACIOUS – one here, one at VerseNovels.com and one at Cover Your Dreams. This is a US/Canada only giveaway for physical books but the good news is … More October New Release Giveaway Hop – AUDACIOUS

Technically my book has been born. I say technically because I’m not sure exactly where it is available yet, but I have heard that readers have been receiving it in the mail. So exciting! Speaking of exciting I just drew the winner of last weeks Banned Books Week Giveaway and it is MONA G!!!! Send me … More AUDACIOUS BOOK BIRTHDAY! GIVEAWAY WINNER!

It’s Banned Books Week again! I LOVE Banned Books Week! it’s better than Halloween! Banned Books Week is the national book community’s annual celebration of the freedom to read. Hundreds of libraries and bookstores around the country draw attention to the problem of censorship by mounting displays of challenged books and hosting a variety of … More Banned Books Week Giveaway Hop – AUDACIOUS

AUDACIOUS, my new YA novel in verse goes on sale October 1, 2013. As a special treat for readers of this blog, the publisher, Orca is offering a 25% discount on pre-orders. Order before October 1st and the book will be shipped to you on the release day. An added bonus is free shipping! Lots … More Pre-Order AUDACIOUS and Save 25%

Lat week I blogged, like hundreds of other people, about #coverflip. Last week I also got my own cover, for my upcoming book AUDACIOUS. I’m kind of excited that #coverflip happened in the same week I got my cover for a couple of reasons: People are thinking and talking about “feminine” covers My cover is … More Cover Reveals, Pink Covers, Coverflip and Gender Anarchy

Anyone in our business who looks at Twitter or Tumblr by now is very much aware of the greatness that is Maureen Johnson’s #coverflip. I got in on the act early on with a few challenges that people had tweeted. I wasn’t trying to say anything profound with these covers, just having a bit of … More A Visual Demonstration of #Coverflip

What is a “boy book” anyway? The accepted wisdom is that at the very least boys prefer to read male protagonists. Well, last week I recommended a wide range of girl protagonists books that I think boys would love. By contrast, girl readers are believed to be open to either boy or girl protagonists. But … More “Boy Books” for Girls