If nothing else, watch for the bloopers. K was feeling especially goofy that day!
I am now represented by…
I'm going to make this a short story since I got an email last week from an agent: "would you be available to talk some time?"Me, up until the phone rang: I can't tell you exactly what was said because as soon as she started saying nice things about my book, my brain started going … Continue reading I am now represented by…
It’s Pitchwars Time
It is finally time for the Pitchwars!! If you don't know what Pitchwars is, you should probably go to Brenda Drake's blog. Might I brag on my mentees a little bit? On top of being super talented authors, they took my critiques extremely well and were totally patient with my limited availability! Keep an eye … Continue reading It’s Pitchwars Time
#Pitchwars Stats
I have been promising these for a while - but between Christmas and moving (who, exactly, decided that was a good idea, hm Sarah?), it got a little delayed. But I promise it was worth the wait! Before we get to the pretty, pretty graphs, a few important caveats: If you have no idea what … Continue reading #Pitchwars Stats
Pitch Wars – my wishlist!
Update: Click here for Submission info! It's almost that time of year again! No, not Christmas... PITCH WARS TIME!! And, once again, I'm a mentor! (For more info about what, exactly, Pitch Wars is, read Brenda's post here) Submissions begin December 2nd. Before I go into my bio and wishlist, I just want to … Continue reading Pitch Wars – my wishlist!
My first YA Rebels Video
If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you probably already know this, but my sister and my's first YA Rebels video went live today! Check it out! Make sure to stay for the end; it's everyone's favorite part!
Auntie B’s Book Club Contest
So I know I posted two weeks ago all ready to start blogging more regularly and all that... then dropped off the face of the earth! Well, my sister got married (I was the maid of honor)...And me and my two roommates moved...But now I'm back! And just in time to enter Auntie B's Book … Continue reading Auntie B’s Book Club Contest
This is war!
We've had a prank war going on in my house over the past week or two. It's still going on, but I thought I'd post the videos of the prank to date.It all started when my sister did this to me. Notice the guy laughing so hard he can't stand up? That's my caring boyfriend. … Continue reading This is war!
AWESOME Pitch Contest
Just popping in to say we're hosting an awesome pitch contest over at YAtopia.Super agent Ammi-Joan Paquette (WHO, BTW is currently CLOSED to queries!) is our judge.So hop on over as soon as possible because it will be capped at 150 entries. Only YA and childrens entries will be considered.ALSO, this contest has pushed us … Continue reading AWESOME Pitch Contest
Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Suck
I'm going to ignore the beleaguered and muddled history of Valentine's Day for a few minutes. Because what I'm talking about is the present, the Valentine's Day of the 21st Century. There's a sort of subculture I've been noticing pop up in February of the last few years: The "Intelligent Single Girl Hates V-Day" subculture. … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Suck