Ask Author: 5 Questions with Alison Cherry, author of Willows Vs. Wolverines
We're thrilled to have Alison Cherry on the blog today! Alison grew up in Evanston, IL, before going to Harvard to earn a photography degree. After spending three years as a freelance lighting designer for various theaters throughout the Northeast, she “eventually got...
Ask Author: 5 Questions with Cendrine Marrouat, author of Life’s Little Things: The Quotes
“People love to be inspired,” said Canadian author and photographer Cendrine Marrouat. “They enjoy beautiful words and photography together.” Cendrine cites this human desire as inspiration for her latest book Life’s Little Things: The Quotes. She asked readers of her...
New Podcast: Summer 2017 So Far
It's the middle of the summer and time to check in! Mick and I chat with Pascale in this session about our crazy summers thus far, books, and how we're prepping for the fall. Listen to the episode here: http://bit.ly/2uehErB Follow Pascale on IG: bit.ly/2uMLWyi Check...
Sequel to The Blazing Star coming February 2018
Six years ago, I dreamed of writing a YA book series. Last year, my debut novel came to the world. Today, I announce the title of its sequel! Get ready for the exciting sequel, The Falling Star, this February 2018 from Wise Ink Creative Publishing. We’ll pick up where...
8 Networking Phrases Introverts Need To Master
Networking and socializing with other people in real life – not online – is probably every introvert's fear. What do you say to people you just met, right? What's worse is that you have no choice but to know more people because your work or boss demands this of you....
Creative Corner: 5 Questions with Haylee Powers, owner of Bad Bitch Branding
“Design is invaluable to branding,” said Haylee Powers, an Emmy award winning designer located in Denver, Colorado. “Design takes an intangible emotion and strategy, and creates a tangible visual identity that communicates effectively to the client.” That is an...
Ask Author: 5 Questions with Crystal Lynn O’Brien, author of Pretty, Raised Ugly
Author Crystal Lynn O’Brien penned Pretty, Raised Ugly in the fall of 2015, a memoir sharing how beauty can grow even in “ugly” predicaments. “The book covers a large area quickly and aggressively,” said Crystal, who is a native of Northwest Indiana. “While the story...
Ask Author: 5 Questions with Russell Ricard, author of The Truth About Goodbye
“My writing often includes themes of growing up,” said Russell Ricard, author of The Truth About Goodbye. “That includes aging, family dynamics, and romantic couplings.” His debut novel does just that. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the current New York resident has...
New Podcast! Oddest Jobs that Supported our Writing
Jason's back! McKenna and I forced comedic writer Jason Witherow to chat with us again, this time about life as a writer and the oddest jobs we've taken to support our work as artists. Listen here:...
Book Signing this SAT + New T-Shirts
Book Signing I will be signing copies of The Blazing Star @theblazingstar this Saturday, May 20th at the Hammond Public Library @hammondpubliclibrary! This is a family-friendly event, so swing by from 12-3 pm to chat about my YA fantasy series, The Blazing Star, or my...