Book Review: Breaking Dawn

Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
 
 
So, yeah, spoiler alert. I usually don’t talk about the content of a book when I review it. That way people can read the review and decide whether or not the book is for them, but with Breaking Dawn, I don’t think there is another way [...]

Book Review: Twilight Saga–Eclipse

I’m changing it up on y’all…getting crazy with the schedule, aren’t I? Like book review on a Sunday! What will I do next?
Anyway, I just finished Eclipse. Yes, I know, I’m behind the times. But remember, Nate and I had to share copies of Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, so I read the House of Night [...]

Friday Forecast: The Michael Phelps of Writing

Last week we predicted the future of Harry Potter and this week I thought we’d tackle more of the same.
The reason: Michael Phelps.
Last night there was an interview in which Spitz was asked who was the best swimmer/Olympian of all time.
It got a bit awkward when Phelps thought the question was for him and started [...]

Thursday Pics: Check out my New Pad

Hey guys! As you know, I’m in my new place in Austin. I feel pretty settled in. At least apartment-wise. 
I’m getting ready to head to the airport to pick up one of my very best friends, Emma Kate. (Visitors already, I feel so special!) Doubly exciting is that she is interviewing for a job out [...]

The Perks of Writing with Butt in Chair

If you don’t already know I am the USA women’s gymnastics SuperFan. Seriously, their Number One Fan. I’ve watched every competition since 2005. I know those girls’ routines by heart and I’d been looking forward to last night’s Team Finals for, oh, forever.
So, the turn things took yesterday evening was painful to say the least. [...]

Book Review: House of Night Series (Marked and Betrayed)

For those of you who were more than a little disappointed by Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight saga, I think I’ve found the answer. You can still have your insanely attractive vampires, teen girl narrator, and a splash of romance (Ok, so Twilight has more a tidal wave than a splash.) 
But, you can exchange the overpowering portion of [...]

Point of View’s a Point of Contention

When writing a novel–or anything for that matter–one of the most pivotal decisions an author makes is choosing the point of view from which the story will be told.
I write Young Adult fiction, but the same holds true for other genres as well. Right now, first person point of view is “hot.” It seems that [...]

Thursday Pics: Countdown to Austin

I can’t believe I’m moving to Texas SO SOON! I’ve boxed up most of my belongings. I’ve thrown away a couple dressers. I’m selling things on craigslist. I’m almost good to go. My official move-in date at my new apartment is August 11th, but I’ll be heading down to Texas a little earlier than that. [...]

Book Review: Twilight Saga Continued–New Moon

I reviewed Twilight last week and as the release of Breaking Dawn grows closer I thought a review of the second book in the Twilight series would be fitting.
Like Twilight, I read New Moon in about 2 days. Again, it being summer, I’m going to evaluate in terms of its ability to force me to [...]

Friday Forecast: Let’s Talk Money

For today’s Friday Forecast I want to talk about money. A lot of people are disillusioned about how much *the majority* of writers make. What’s a typical advance? Do novelists live off their writing? What the heck is a “nice” deal and why is it different than a “good” deal?
All good questions. And here are [...]