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Chinese Ghost Festival
Today I'm at the Goodreads Making Connections Blog talking about Chinese Ghost Festival (which is today this year!). While you're there, be sure to check out the rest of the site. This site is the blogging arm of the Making Connections group on Goodreads - if you're an avid reader, enjoy discovering new talent, run a book blog, or are an author looking to connect with readers, then the Making Connections group is an amazing group of people to join!
Interview at Writers and Authors
Today I'm being interviewed at Writers and Authors where I talk about the writing life, what I like best about being a writer, and my advice to other writers. This is an awesome site for writers - full of awesome resources, helpful advice, and a fabulous place to promote your work (Jo *wants* to help you promote!). For readers, this a great place to find new authors and debut works to check out, often while they are still little known!
What's Release Day Like?
Today's I'm at author Michelle Hauck's blog, It's in the Details, discussing release day anti-climaxes. While you're there, be sure to check out the rest of Michelle's blog, including her "Getting the Call" series, an amazing series in which debut authors share the story of their big break into the pubishing industry - a must read for readers and writers alike! Check out my "Getting the Call" and "Cover Reveal" posts there. Plus, Michelle's debut novel Kindar's Cure will soon be releasing from Divertir publishing, so be sure to check out the skinny on that!
Interview at The Sweet Bookshelf
Today's I'm being interviewed by Mary at The Sweet Bookshelf where I talk about bucket lists, alternative career choices, and the inspiration for Hereafter. Mary has nice, sweet taste in books - lots of general fiction and romance - so if your tastes run in this direction, this is a great blog to follow. Her "The News Stand" feature on Mondays is an excellent round-up of publishing and bookish news.
On Holding On and Letting Go (in writing)
When I was writing Hereafter, there were quite a few things I fought to keep in the story, despite pressure to change them, while at the same time, there were several things I liked that ultimately didn't work and I had to jettison them. Today I'm at writer Angie Sandro's blog, Oh, The Things I Have Learned, discussing the process of figuring out what things to hold onto in a story, and what things to let go of.
While you're there, be sure to check out the rest of Angie's blog. Starting in July, Angie pledged to post one thing per week that most people don't know about her in a bid to become a more open person. Follow her blog to cheer her on and help her stick with this goal!
Interview with Suzanne Lilly
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An Interview with Author Suzanne Lilly
Today author Suzanne Lilly stopped by to tell us a little about herself and to talk about her young adult novel, Shades. I'm thrilled to be part of Suzanne's blog tour for Shades--be sure to check the other stops--and as part of the tour, Suzanne will be giving away a pair of designer sunglasses to one random commenter, so be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win! In addition, 10% of the royalties from the sale of this book will go to an animal rescue organization. Thank you Suzanne - from one animal lover to another - for supporting such a great cause!
Ten Hidden Easter Eggs in Hereafter
Hereafter is full of hidden references, and today I'm at Butterfly-o-Meter Books discussing ten of these "Easter Eggs" in Hereafter. While you're there, but sure to check out the rest of Livia's blog. Livia is a very active blogger and there are tons of reviews, giveaways, and blog hops. There's always something new to see and do here.
So...Do I Believe In Ghosts?
Today, I'm at author Kristi Petersen Schoonover's site discussing the burning question: do I believe in ghosts? The answer might surprise you.
While you're there, be sure to check out the rest of Kristi's site. If you like ghost stories or horror, then Kristi is your woman. Kristi is not only a friend, she is an immensely talented writer so be sure to check out her work. Her "52 Weeks of Spam" feature is hysterical!
Chinese Ghost Month
Today's I'm at author Kelly A. Harmon's blog talking about Chinese Ghost Month (which starts today this year!), a time when the dead are believed to walk the earth. While you're there, be sure to check out the rest of Kelly's site (and her books!). Kelly's Friday writing prompts are so much more than a writing prompt - they are exotic, evocative short stories, strolls through the senses, ways of revisiting the world with fresh eyes and a sense of wonder. Her Friday posts are for readers and writers alike!