How Does a Book Get Published?

Until a few years ago, I never really thought about how a book goes from someone’s head to a bookstore. I’ve always loved books and bookstores. A lot. In fact, if there were “frequent reader miles” like airlines have “frequent flyer miles,” I would never have to buy a...

Why So Cranky?

Many of you who have read Luminary (don’t worry, if you haven’t read it, no spoilers here) have commented that Thalli is really cranky at the beginning. In fact, it gets a little annoying. I know. I did that on purpose. Why? It actually was because of a...

Write Me a Better Story…Please!

How am I celebrating Luminary’s release day? By getting seven stitches :(.  The actual story is pretty dull: I woke up around 3:30am feeling sick, and walked to the kitchen to get medicine. As I walked, I got really dizzy and, apparently, fell forehead first...

LUMINARY is on Tour!

To celebrate Luminary’s release (tomorrow!!), YA Bound is hosting a blog tour this week – including a giveaway. Check it out! And let me know what YOU think of book #2 in the Anomaly trilogy. Click on the banner for the tour details....