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What I'm Reading: SHADES OF EARTH by Beth Revis
It's been a long time coming, but the final book in the ACROSS THE UNIVERSE trilogy is almost here! And because life is good, I've had an early look at the book!SHADES OF EARTH by Beth Revis...
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YA SCAVENGER HUNT & A DOUBLE SOLSTICE ARC GIVEAWAY!
Hi! P. J. Hoover here, author of the upcoming dystopian/mythology YA novel, SOLSTICE (Tor Teen, June 18, 2013), and I'm thrilled to host this stop for the YA Scavenger Hunt! I'm crazy excited that this...
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SOLSTICE Winner!
You guys are all awesome! That's all there is to it! Thank you so much to everyone who entered to win an ARC ofSOLSTICE by P. J. Hoover (Tor Teen, June 18, 2013)And with no more waiting, the winner...
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Quick Roundup During Revisions
So I've been kind of busy with revisions the last couple weeks which is why I haven't posted as often here.(repeat after me: REVISIONS ARE GOOD!)Anyway, in the meantime, here are a few quick links to...
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I Can't Get That Song Out of My Head
Remember when we were kids and we played those songs we loved over and over and over again, and it drove our parents nuts? (my song was The Copacabana by Barry Manilow. Love that song even now).Anyway,...
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Texas Sweethearts & Scoundrels Holiday Party
If you're in town this weekend, please come by The Book Spot for our annual Texas Sweethearts holiday party!WHAT:Annual Texas Sweethearts & Scoundrels Holiday PartyWHEN:Saturday, December 8, 2013,...
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What is your Ithaca?
I was introduced to the poem Ithaca at the Red Dirt Book Festival in Oklahoma a few years ago. I was sitting at a signing table, and the man next to me (a fellow author) struck up conversation. When I...
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What I'm Reading: SCARLET by Marissa Meyer
How I love finding a series I truly love! I've been dying to read this book since finishing CINDER!SCARLET (Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer (Feiwel & Friends, February 5, 2013)Here are Five...
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A Pledge for Writers
From my daughter...I pledge allegiance to write all day,to never give up,from night to day.(Honor bow)
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Featuring KAT CATMULL & SUMMER AND BIRD!
Today over on THE ENCHANTED INKPOT, I'm featuring fellow Austinite Kat Catmull and her brand new book!SUMMER AND BIRD by Kat Catmull (Dutton, October 2, 2012)Please head over and see how awesome she...
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Happy New Year!
I hope you all had a great holiday and are ready for the best year yet :) I'm so happy we all survived the end of the world!So have you guys stopped to think about all the awesome things coming up this...
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COVER REVEAL: THE SEVEN YEAR KING by Kiki Hamilton
I am so happy to share the brand new cover for book 3 in THE FAERIE RING series by Kiki Hamilton today! In case you haven't read this series, it's full of everything made of awesome. You can read my...
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What I'm Reading: THE NIGHTMARE AFFAIR by Mindee Arnett
I was so happy to get my hands on an early copy of this book. I adore the cover, the author is awesome, and the story intrigued me. Sold, sold, sold!THE NIGHTMARE AFFAIR by Mindee Arnett (March 5,...
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Featured Event! YAK Fest!
If you haven’t heard of YAK Fest, then listen up. It’s the newest (and hippest) YA book festival in Texas. And we want YOU to come. Here’s the deal, it’s free fun entertainment and you just might make...
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WHAT I'M READING: LITTLE BROTHER by Cory Doctorow
You know those books you buy with every intention of reading, and then, for whatever reason, you just never pick them up to read, and then, when you finally do, years later, you're like why the heck...
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I had every intention to blog about the fantastic writing retreat I just went on last weekend until I saw Jordan Dane's awesome post from Friday. And it made me realize that even though I have a bunch...
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What I'm Reading: FERAL NIGHTS by CYNTHIA LEITICH SMITH
I consider myself a super lucky gal that I got a chance to read the latest book by Austinite Cynthia Leitich Smith early! There is nothing like a book delivery from the UPS guy to make my day!FERAL...
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Five on a Friday
Happy Friday! Hope you're all having a lovely week!Here are my five:1) Why do I love Texas? Because it's like 70 degrees out right now. I'm wearing a tank top. I think I got a suntan while driving...
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Happy Things
This photo pretty much sums all the happy things! Woot! Woot!SOLSTICE at ALA Midwinter!
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The NEXT BIG THING Blog Hop!
IT'S THE NEXT BIG THING!What is?Well, it's an awesome meme that encourages authors to talk about their next big thing and then pass on the love.I've been tagged by two awesome authors, both Texas...
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