Starlog

  • Twelve Year Old Reader Review of: My Diary from the Edge of the World by: Jodi Lynn Anderson @jodilynna

    A note from Mom: This book had a profound effect on my son. He spoke about it every day. But that ending … wow, did that ending throw him for a loop. this is what he had to say: This book is about a girl named Gracie who is in a world where a cloud… Read more

  • Why aren’t you querying those finished novels?

    A few days ago I shared a list of all my upcoming projects on social media. It looked something like this: Here’s what’s coming down the pike: Ashes in the Sky {Fire in the Woods #2} (In production Release date March 1) Fire in the Woods #3 (Contracted: In developmental edits. Release date TBD) YA… Read more

  • The 26+ novels I read in 2015. Which were the best?

    Funny, as I read more and more books in 2015, the #1 book kept changing. There were many books I read this year and thought: “that is the best book I’ve ever read!” but then, over time, I realized that maybe I enjoyed something else a little more. I read a total of 26 books… Read more

  • Thinking over the new year. Yeah, it’s all about new beginnings.

      Happy New Year! I hope all your writing dreams come true in 2016, and even a few of your non-writing dreams. This year I hope to finish my WIP and get it out to the world. How about you? While your thinking that over, sit back and read a spell with the lovely and… Read more

  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Why it worked. (A non-spoiler review)

    Having lived through the insanity of the original three Star Wars movies, and through the unfortunate disappointment of the recent, forgettable “prequel” movies that most Star Wars fans choose to pretend DON’T exist, my husband and I held our breath as our family braved the crowds and a packed theater at 9:00 AM Sunday morning… Read more

  • Being an Author is a Full Time Job

    Today I needed to sit back and come to the realization that being an author is a full time job. When I already have a full time job, and a part time job that becomes a full time job in November and December, I need to take a deep breath and realize that something’s gotta… Read more