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CONSIDER Book Trailer! (Long Version 1)

CONSIDER has a book trailer! Even better, my daughter made it for me 🙂  Special thanks to Jason Lyle Black for composing an original CONSIDER song for this project. Check it out below–and please share...

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Anxiety in CONSIDER

Readers have been asking me lots of questions about the main character in CONSIDER, Alexandra Lucas, and her general anxiety and panic attack disorder. I love hearing that people are connecting to her...

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Book Fun in Corpus Christi, Texas

Last weekend, I had a blast at the Teen BookFest by the Bay in Corpus Christi, Texas. It was snowing in Boston when my flight left, so the weather in Texas was a nice change of pace. The event was held...

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Book an Author Visit with Me

I’ve been getting lots of inquiries about author visits. So exciting! As a high school English teacher since 2000, I love talking to people about books and writing. I’m in the process of printing my...

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My Trip to Seattle: The 2017 Philip K. Dick Award Ceremony at Norwescon

What a whirlwind the last few days have been! I was honored to attend the 2017 Philip K. Dick award ceremony at Norwescon in SeaTac, Washington as one of six finalists on the ballot. Consider was the...

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Save the Date: CONTRIBUTE Book Launch Party on July 15, 2017

CONTRIBUTE, the sequel to CONSIDER, officially releases on July 11th. Finally! Locals, come celebrate with me at the CONTRIBUTE Book Launch Party on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 2-4pm at Barnes and...

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Advice to Young Writers

A common question I’ve been asked by teens, teachers, and parents is what advice I have for young writers. I usually only have time at events for a quick response: “Read a lot. Write a lot.” While...

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It’s book release day for CONTRIBUTE!

I’m so excited to announce that Contribute has officially released today! The sequel to Consider and the conclusion to the Holo Series brings many mixed emotions since my debut year was a long, winding...

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CONSIDER releases in Germany and upcoming writing projects

Great news! The German foreign rights for the Holo Series sold to Arena publishing in Germany. The German edition of Consider will be available in hardcover and ebook starting March 2018, and...

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12 Tips to Help Balance Teaching and Writing Life (kind of)

I am asked this question by teachers ALL. THE. TIME: “How do you balance writing novels with teaching high school English full-time? What’s your secret?” I tend to look over my shoulder and think, Are...

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