marketing, Writing Life, young adult

An Extraordinary Week in the Life of a YA Author

Front Paige Media Book Fair, Raleigh, NC Not every week was as exciting as this past week, but I thought I'd give you a glimpse of what happens after you publish a book. (Hint: It's called doing your best to share your book with the world). On Saturday, March 2, a room at the Raleigh… Continue reading An Extraordinary Week in the Life of a YA Author

success, Writing Life

How Does a Writer Define Success?

Now that I have published my first YA novel, my friends (and my brother!) ask me this question. Of course, it's very subjective. Every writer's definition will vary. Some might think it's numbers of books sold, or the amount of money earned. Others might say it's getting an agent or publishing with one of the… Continue reading How Does a Writer Define Success?

Author Interview, picture book, review

Laugh and Learn with ‘Get Real, Lucille’ and an Author Interview

Today is the much awaited publication of Get Real, Lucille written and illustrated by Laura Petrisin, a fellow Monarch Educational Press author. How can a young reader not be hooked into turning the page with a cover like that? FROM THE PUBLISHER Lucille is just a rubber chicken in a circus act... or is she?… Continue reading Laugh and Learn with ‘Get Real, Lucille’ and an Author Interview