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    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    • Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Sadie, Darcy, and Rosanna are living together in New York City the summer before their freshman year of college begins. With no parents, no rules, and an entire city to explore, these three girls…

    • the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      Exactly a week ago was the book cover reveal for Dissonance. Now that things have settled down, I have time to blog about it. I bet at some point you wondered why I chose May…

    • Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      My blog is titled life, literature, & coffee–but I rarely get to blog about life, because I’m so often focusing on literature and writing. That’s why I love having guest bloggers who talk about their…

    • Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      A couple of weeks ago I picked up a book called Every Last Promise and became completely engrossed in it. Usually I have control and am able to put down a book to go to bed, but…

    • and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      So happy to be sharing this with you! I think I might cry!! I haven’t got a set release date, but it’s coming soon. By soon, I mean in a few days. ;) Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Allie…

    • the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      I have a book cover reveal coming up in two days, and I just want to thank everyone who’s volunteered to help me. Honestly, when I first decided to self-publish, it had been painted to look…

    • Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      I was nominated by Alextheshadowgirl! ♥ Thanks! RULES: Thank the blogger who nominated you, linking back to their site. Put the Award logo on your blog. Answer the ten questions sent to you. Make…

    Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

    I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    • Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Sadie, Darcy, and Rosanna are living together in New York City the summer before their freshman year of college begins. With no parents, no rules, and an entire city to explore, these three girls…

    • the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      Exactly a week ago was the book cover reveal for Dissonance. Now that things have settled down, I have time to blog about it. I bet at some point you wondered why I chose May…

    • Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      My blog is titled life, literature, & coffee–but I rarely get to blog about life, because I’m so often focusing on literature and writing. That’s why I love having guest bloggers who talk about their…

    • Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      A couple of weeks ago I picked up a book called Every Last Promise and became completely engrossed in it. Usually I have control and am able to put down a book to go to bed, but…

    • and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      So happy to be sharing this with you! I think I might cry!! I haven’t got a set release date, but it’s coming soon. By soon, I mean in a few days. ;) Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Allie…

    • the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      I have a book cover reveal coming up in two days, and I just want to thank everyone who’s volunteered to help me. Honestly, when I first decided to self-publish, it had been painted to look…

    • Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      I was nominated by Alextheshadowgirl! ♥ Thanks! RULES: Thank the blogger who nominated you, linking back to their site. Put the Award logo on your blog. Answer the ten questions sent to you. Make…

    Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

    Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    • Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Sadie, Darcy, and Rosanna are living together in New York City the summer before their freshman year of college begins. With no parents, no rules, and an entire city to explore, these three girls…

    • the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      Exactly a week ago was the book cover reveal for Dissonance. Now that things have settled down, I have time to blog about it. I bet at some point you wondered why I chose May…

    • Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      My blog is titled life, literature, & coffee–but I rarely get to blog about life, because I’m so often focusing on literature and writing. That’s why I love having guest bloggers who talk about their…

    • Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      A couple of weeks ago I picked up a book called Every Last Promise and became completely engrossed in it. Usually I have control and am able to put down a book to go to bed, but…

    • and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      So happy to be sharing this with you! I think I might cry!! I haven’t got a set release date, but it’s coming soon. By soon, I mean in a few days. ;) Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Allie…

    • the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      I have a book cover reveal coming up in two days, and I just want to thank everyone who’s volunteered to help me. Honestly, when I first decided to self-publish, it had been painted to look…

    • Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      I was nominated by Alextheshadowgirl! ♥ Thanks! RULES: Thank the blogger who nominated you, linking back to their site. Put the Award logo on your blog. Answer the ten questions sent to you. Make…

    Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

    Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

    Sadie, Darcy, and Rosanna are living together in New York City the summer before their freshman year of college begins. With no parents, no rules, and an entire city to explore, these three girls…

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    • Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Sadie, Darcy, and Rosanna are living together in New York City the summer before their freshman year of college begins. With no parents, no rules, and an entire city to explore, these three girls…

    • the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      Exactly a week ago was the book cover reveal for Dissonance. Now that things have settled down, I have time to blog about it. I bet at some point you wondered why I chose May…

    • Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      My blog is titled life, literature, & coffee–but I rarely get to blog about life, because I’m so often focusing on literature and writing. That’s why I love having guest bloggers who talk about their…

    • Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      A couple of weeks ago I picked up a book called Every Last Promise and became completely engrossed in it. Usually I have control and am able to put down a book to go to bed, but…

    • and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      So happy to be sharing this with you! I think I might cry!! I haven’t got a set release date, but it’s coming soon. By soon, I mean in a few days. ;) Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Allie…

    • the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      I have a book cover reveal coming up in two days, and I just want to thank everyone who’s volunteered to help me. Honestly, when I first decided to self-publish, it had been painted to look…

    • Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      I was nominated by Alextheshadowgirl! ♥ Thanks! RULES: Thank the blogger who nominated you, linking back to their site. Put the Award logo on your blog. Answer the ten questions sent to you. Make…

    the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

    the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

    Exactly a week ago was the book cover reveal for Dissonance. Now that things have settled down, I have time to blog about it. I bet at some point you wondered why I chose May…

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    • Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Sadie, Darcy, and Rosanna are living together in New York City the summer before their freshman year of college begins. With no parents, no rules, and an entire city to explore, these three girls…

    • the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      Exactly a week ago was the book cover reveal for Dissonance. Now that things have settled down, I have time to blog about it. I bet at some point you wondered why I chose May…

    • Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      My blog is titled life, literature, & coffee–but I rarely get to blog about life, because I’m so often focusing on literature and writing. That’s why I love having guest bloggers who talk about their…

    • Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      A couple of weeks ago I picked up a book called Every Last Promise and became completely engrossed in it. Usually I have control and am able to put down a book to go to bed, but…

    • and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      So happy to be sharing this with you! I think I might cry!! I haven’t got a set release date, but it’s coming soon. By soon, I mean in a few days. ;) Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Allie…

    • the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      I have a book cover reveal coming up in two days, and I just want to thank everyone who’s volunteered to help me. Honestly, when I first decided to self-publish, it had been painted to look…

    • Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      I was nominated by Alextheshadowgirl! ♥ Thanks! RULES: Thank the blogger who nominated you, linking back to their site. Put the Award logo on your blog. Answer the ten questions sent to you. Make…

    Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

    Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

    My blog is titled life, literature, & coffee–but I rarely get to blog about life, because I’m so often focusing on literature and writing. That’s why I love having guest bloggers who talk about their…

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    • Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Sadie, Darcy, and Rosanna are living together in New York City the summer before their freshman year of college begins. With no parents, no rules, and an entire city to explore, these three girls…

    • the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      Exactly a week ago was the book cover reveal for Dissonance. Now that things have settled down, I have time to blog about it. I bet at some point you wondered why I chose May…

    • Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      My blog is titled life, literature, & coffee–but I rarely get to blog about life, because I’m so often focusing on literature and writing. That’s why I love having guest bloggers who talk about their…

    • Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      A couple of weeks ago I picked up a book called Every Last Promise and became completely engrossed in it. Usually I have control and am able to put down a book to go to bed, but…

    • and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      So happy to be sharing this with you! I think I might cry!! I haven’t got a set release date, but it’s coming soon. By soon, I mean in a few days. ;) Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Allie…

    • the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      I have a book cover reveal coming up in two days, and I just want to thank everyone who’s volunteered to help me. Honestly, when I first decided to self-publish, it had been painted to look…

    • Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      I was nominated by Alextheshadowgirl! ♥ Thanks! RULES: Thank the blogger who nominated you, linking back to their site. Put the Award logo on your blog. Answer the ten questions sent to you. Make…

    Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

    Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

    A couple of weeks ago I picked up a book called Every Last Promise and became completely engrossed in it. Usually I have control and am able to put down a book to go to bed, but…

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    • Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Sadie, Darcy, and Rosanna are living together in New York City the summer before their freshman year of college begins. With no parents, no rules, and an entire city to explore, these three girls…

    • the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      Exactly a week ago was the book cover reveal for Dissonance. Now that things have settled down, I have time to blog about it. I bet at some point you wondered why I chose May…

    • Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      My blog is titled life, literature, & coffee–but I rarely get to blog about life, because I’m so often focusing on literature and writing. That’s why I love having guest bloggers who talk about their…

    • Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      A couple of weeks ago I picked up a book called Every Last Promise and became completely engrossed in it. Usually I have control and am able to put down a book to go to bed, but…

    • and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      So happy to be sharing this with you! I think I might cry!! I haven’t got a set release date, but it’s coming soon. By soon, I mean in a few days. ;) Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Allie…

    • the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      I have a book cover reveal coming up in two days, and I just want to thank everyone who’s volunteered to help me. Honestly, when I first decided to self-publish, it had been painted to look…

    • Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      I was nominated by Alextheshadowgirl! ♥ Thanks! RULES: Thank the blogger who nominated you, linking back to their site. Put the Award logo on your blog. Answer the ten questions sent to you. Make…

    and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

    and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

    So happy to be sharing this with you! I think I might cry!! I haven’t got a set release date, but it’s coming soon. By soon, I mean in a few days. ;) Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Allie…

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    • Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Sadie, Darcy, and Rosanna are living together in New York City the summer before their freshman year of college begins. With no parents, no rules, and an entire city to explore, these three girls…

    • the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      Exactly a week ago was the book cover reveal for Dissonance. Now that things have settled down, I have time to blog about it. I bet at some point you wondered why I chose May…

    • Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      My blog is titled life, literature, & coffee–but I rarely get to blog about life, because I’m so often focusing on literature and writing. That’s why I love having guest bloggers who talk about their…

    • Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      A couple of weeks ago I picked up a book called Every Last Promise and became completely engrossed in it. Usually I have control and am able to put down a book to go to bed, but…

    • and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      So happy to be sharing this with you! I think I might cry!! I haven’t got a set release date, but it’s coming soon. By soon, I mean in a few days. ;) Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Allie…

    • the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      I have a book cover reveal coming up in two days, and I just want to thank everyone who’s volunteered to help me. Honestly, when I first decided to self-publish, it had been painted to look…

    • Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      I was nominated by Alextheshadowgirl! ♥ Thanks! RULES: Thank the blogger who nominated you, linking back to their site. Put the Award logo on your blog. Answer the ten questions sent to you. Make…

    the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

    the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

    I have a book cover reveal coming up in two days, and I just want to thank everyone who’s volunteered to help me. Honestly, when I first decided to self-publish, it had been painted to look…

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    • Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Review: City Love by Susane Colasanti

      Sadie, Darcy, and Rosanna are living together in New York City the summer before their freshman year of college begins. With no parents, no rules, and an entire city to explore, these three girls…

    • the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      the cover reveal was fantastic. thank you, guys.

      Exactly a week ago was the book cover reveal for Dissonance. Now that things have settled down, I have time to blog about it. I bet at some point you wondered why I chose May…

    • Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      Guest Post: Prepare for Gaming!

      My blog is titled life, literature, & coffee–but I rarely get to blog about life, because I’m so often focusing on literature and writing. That’s why I love having guest bloggers who talk about their…

    • Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      Interview: Kristin Halbrook Discusses her Novel Every Last Promise

      A couple of weeks ago I picked up a book called Every Last Promise and became completely engrossed in it. Usually I have control and am able to put down a book to go to bed, but…

    • and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      and finally–the cover for Dissonance–a project 5 years in the making

      So happy to be sharing this with you! I think I might cry!! I haven’t got a set release date, but it’s coming soon. By soon, I mean in a few days. ;) Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Allie…

    • the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      the cover reveal’s in 2 days. thanks, guys!

      I have a book cover reveal coming up in two days, and I just want to thank everyone who’s volunteered to help me. Honestly, when I first decided to self-publish, it had been painted to look…

    • Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

      I was nominated by Alextheshadowgirl! ♥ Thanks! RULES: Thank the blogger who nominated you, linking back to their site. Put the Award logo on your blog. Answer the ten questions sent to you. Make…

    Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

    Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

    I was nominated by Alextheshadowgirl! ♥ Thanks! RULES: Thank the blogger who nominated you, linking back to their site. Put the Award logo on your blog. Answer the ten questions sent to you. Make…