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4/13/2012
This has probably been the most exciting start to spring I've ever had. It began with receiving my proof copy of The Syndicate. I always look forward to opening the mail and seeing my words in print for the first time, and now I can not wait to hear what you think.

Then, after I got my proof copy in the mail, I took my kids to the beach for a few days on their spring break. They enjoyed themselves which is always the point. They rule my free time! But something else happened that I wasn't expecting. I got to spend a couple hours in solitude reading my newly received proof copy. And this was my view. I can not tell you how relaxed and refreshed I felt after that morning. I was energized, and ready to face whatever the following busy weeks sent my way.

From there, I came home with a smile on my face and to another box literally waiting on the steps. And this is what was inside. My copies of the German translation of The Pace. They are beautiful. The cover feels like old, thick parchment paper and are just really nicely done.

The coolest part for me is trying to read them and how cool is this? Look at Sophie and Wes' letters! Add these to the wonderful 70 degree weather in Virginia right now, and I'm feeling pretty inspired to dive into the rest of 2012 with lots of writing and some great summer reads :)!

1/24/2012

It's finally here! So I've been hinting for a while now about a NEW book I have coming out. Today I saw it came up for pre-order on Amazon, soooo that means I am SHARING. Here it is. The Syndicate! Coming July 2012! Needless to say, I can't wait for you to read it. Meet Vasi :)!

For centuries, the Petrescu family has been protecting society from a danger that moves among the population undetected. Eighteen-year-old Vasi Petrescu has never had a problem carrying out his duty, but, when ordered to eliminate a seventeen-year-old girl, he is immediately taken out of his comfort zone.

The Syndicate has never targeted a female before, yet somehow this one has ended up on more than one hit list. Vasi would like to find out why, but there may not be time.

Now, he'll have to decide whether or not to keep her alive; even if it means going against his own family.

The action, mystery, and conspiracy in The Syndicate will take readers on an immersing journey in which decisions are not only life changing, but irreversible.

12/21/2011

Happy Holidays everyone. I don't know about you, but I think 2011 has been a great year for books. There are so many good ones out there, and so many I have yet to get to. I have them on my To-read list on Goodreads if you're interested in knowing what books have me so tempted to get sidetracked from my writing zone! I'd like to complain, but I think it's a good thing:).

Speaking of my writing zone, I have some great things coming. I'm working very hard on the last book from The Pace Series. I want the series to end just right, so it may take me a little time to figure it out! If you know their story already, then you can imagine the challenge of giving them the ending they deserve! I'm also super excited to follow The Pace's 2012 release in Germany. Here's the cover! I love the mood of it and it was pretty cool to see an image of Wes for the first time! I've got some great international giveaways planned for this book, so stay tuned. If you're a blogger in Germany and would like to host any, please send me an email :).

Lastly, I'm thrilled to be releasing a BRAND NEW book following the story of two new characters who are equally dear to me as Sophie and Wes. If you like The Pace Series, you won't want to miss the new one. Announcements, summaries, cover...all coming VERY soon. Stay connected on Twitter, Facebook or my mailing list to stay updated!

As always THANK YOU for stopping by and for your interest in my books. I promise some great stuff for 2012. Have a great holiday season and God bless :).

8/2/2011

The Iron Quill is out! It's finally here, and I am so excited, happy, tearful, nervous..all at the same time! But it feels good and I'm so proud of where Sophie and Wes are right now. I did take a few chances with this novel, and I hope you like it!

If you haven't already heard, I'm running an awesome giveaway for all three books in the series. I've been so appreciative of the blogger support I've received that I want to give something back. Contest information is posted on Facebook under the "Keep up with The Pace" campaign. Thank you guys so much for reading and participating :D!

6/21/2011

Final book in The Pace Series is named!

So it looks like I may be a little delayed in this post, but I’ll give it a go. I posted the name of the conclusion to Sophie and Wes’ story on my Facebook Pace Series fan page and I blinked and the book was already added to Goodreads. I love that! Awesome! But, for those of you who don’t already know, it will be called.... The Hour of Dreams. Sounds so mysterious and classic, which I think is perfect for Sophie and Wes.

I’ve just started writing this book and I will admit that I’m nervous. I’ve always said that I let my stories go where they want to and that way the characters feel more real to me. It’s the same for this book which is why I sort of feel so hesitant to actually sit down and work on it. I think I’m literally afraid of where it will take me. What if it starts going somewhere sad or unhappy??? Ahhh...It will be so hard for me!

That being said, I do have tons of awesome visions going on in my head for this book and I cannot wait to get them all down and gel it together. But I just hope, so hope, that Sophie and Wes can figure out how to fix their dilemma!!! If you are fans of the series, you know the challenge they face cannot be fixed like poof!! But I’m going to hang on tight and do my very best to bring an amazing conclusion for you guys. Stay tuned!

5/25/2011

This spring has been a crazy time! I've been writing, editing, writing, editing, thinking, writing, thinking, writing, and traveling! It's been a lot of fun. You'll be happy to know that The Iron Quill is finished, and almost ready to officially be born. My baby! I say that each one is my favorite every time I write a new one, but I mean it:)!! I feel like the more I write, the better I get at little things, and with time I've been able to take all of my favorite aspects of each book and build upon them, only to add more to the next book, so I think that's why each one becomes my "new" favorite. I'll just have to wait and see what you guys think!

So, aside from the excitement surrounding the upcoming release of The Iron Quill, I've had a lot of fun traveling and meeting new readers. So far I've been able to go to Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Virgina, and now Florida and South Carolina. Visiting these places is a great experience for me and also a teary, happy one in a way, because I can literally watch Sophie and Wes' little story find a home in new places. It's just a great feeling, so thank you all so much for those who come out and pick up their story. I often wonder what you think long after I meet you.

Here are some memorable moments from SC and FL, and I can't wait to experience more in the fall. Hope to see YOU:).

This was pretty funny. I was sitting at my table at the UCF Festival when I caught a glimpse of these Star Wars guys and the Emperor was just looking at me. So we snapped a pic and he comes over and says, "You are having too much fun on the dark side..." Haha, so true...we always do! So I keep this to remind me of the fun we have!

This is in Columbia SC with Jennifer Murgia. I love this pic because that's us sitting next to oil paintings of our covers. They are very cool in person and what a neat thing to have!

And this is forever in my memory, because it's the biggest cupcake I have ever seen. So the Cupcake shop in Columbia SC is a must. I got a box while I was there and took a box home! Sigh....and sigh again!

Now, this is a picture of Gnocchi, an Italian dish to die for. I had this for the first time when we went to dinner in Columbia. It was so yummy, but the real reason I keep this pic is because it reminds me of our waiter who could have been Wes' clone! I rarely see people who I think could be Wes and Sophie, but I'm always looking around corners for them because they feel like real people to me. Sometimes I catch a glimpse of someone and think, "That could be him(or her) maybe." And sometimes, I get goose bumps, like in this case. I'd say he 85% looked like the Wes in my head and 200% acted like him. I can't explain it, but Jennifer Murgia even sat wide eyed with me, just as floored by the whole thing. She kept saying, "You have to take a picture of him." I wanted to so bad, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it without him thinking I was hitting on him, so now, all we have is this picture of the Gnocchi in remembrance! LOL:)

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