I can't even explain how wonderful it was to be in schools doing author visits this spring! Since The Edge of In Between came out in April, I was able to visit 18 schools either virtually or in person, and it was one of the busiest, most wonderful months of my life as an author… Continue reading Now Booking Author Visits for This Fall!
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Pre-Order Campaign for THE EDGE OF IN BETWEEN!
THE EDGE OF IN BETWEEN releases just over two months from now, and it's time to launch the pre-order campaign! I worked hard to create something fun and exciting for those who pre-order my book, and I'm officially launching the campaign today! Every pre-order of THE EDGE OF IN BETWEEN receives the following: Two custom… Continue reading Pre-Order Campaign for THE EDGE OF IN BETWEEN!
Join The EDGE Street Team!
Hello friends! I turned in a draft of my 3rd novel, THE NIGHT TRAIN to my editor mid-December, and am now shifting gears- turning my eye toward marketing for my upcoming magical Secret Garden retelling, THE EDGE OF IN BETWEEN! That's where this blog post comes in. Applications are now open for the #EDGEStreetTeam, and… Continue reading Join The EDGE Street Team!
THE EDGE OF IN BETWEEN Cover Reveal!
Without further ado... the cover for THE EDGE OF IN BETWEEN!
Writer’s Workshop Weekend this August!
I'm so excited to share that I'll be the visiting author for a Writer's Workshop weekend this August! It will be hosted by The Astor House, Green Bay's highly-rated B&B, over the weekend of August 20th-22nd. I'm so looking forward to meeting with authors and helping them improve their craft and pursue their goals. More… Continue reading Writer’s Workshop Weekend this August!
Do I Write Every Day? (And how do I write anything with this many kids?!)
While I don't have a writing routine, exactly, where I make myself sit down and write at the same time every day, I do have a system.
Tips for Young Writers!
I receive emails every once in a while from young writers who are curious if I have any advice for kids like them who aspire to be authors one day. I love hearing from readers, and I love this question! The answer is, yes, I do! This isn't the only advice out there, and your… Continue reading Tips for Young Writers!
Five Magical, Hopeful Stories for Middle Grade Readers to Gift this Holiday Season
Each and every one of these stories is filled with magic and hope, and would make a wonderful gift to share with the young readers in your life this holiday season.
New Interview with Travel and Write Today!
I had a great time chatting with Lauren at Travel and Write today about all the bookish things, including The Circus of Stolen Dreams, Pitch Wars, and advice for aspiring writers. Check the interview out here! -Lorelei
A Personal Note About The Circus of Stolen Dreams
The Great Missing My book releases in just over a week, and I've been caught off guard more than once by emotion... many excited, happy feelings, and other feelings too--like nervousness and self-doubt. But something else has shown up as well. And that something else is a surprising resurgence of grief. You see, I wrote… Continue reading A Personal Note About The Circus of Stolen Dreams