I was shocked and thrilled when my name was called last night for winning first place in the Odyssey Poetry Contest at Life, the Universe and Everything symposium. Here’s the poem: A Tale of Moonlight Beneath the werewolf moon slept the Hunter’s only daughter; Fair beyond compare, her heart was closed to all who sought…
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I am excited to go the Life, The Universe, and Everything conference today and tomorrow in Provo, Utah. Tonight they are having a huge author signing event, and I am really looking forward to it. I love going to book signings. It’s so much fun talking to other authors, finding out their inspirations and motivations…
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Deirdra: What makes you passionate about writing? I love the freedom. As an author, I get full control over the worlds I create and the characters that fill them. I love character creation and the way a character can become a true entity that develops behavior patterns, thoughts, and speech in a way that you…
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As I am writing, my kids are playing hide and go seek. My ten year old daughter is chasing my three year old twins boys around as they hide in conspicuous places like under a blanket or in the laundry baskets….The best part of watching my children play is to see their imagination at work.…
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I just got the new cover for my book ‘Stolen’ that will be coming out just before Christmas. Enjoy!
I am so excited for today’s release of The Million Dollar Gift. Every book I write is different from the others. I enjoy writing in different styles and experimenting with voice and characterization. More so than any other book, The Million Dollar Gift captures more of things I have experienced personally among the little details.…
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I will be releasing a Christmas novel on November 11th, 2012. Here’ the book blurb as a teaser: When Chase risked his life to save a brother and sister just before Christmas, his life becomes entwined with theirs more intricately than he could have imagined. Emotional and moving, this is a story of a young…
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I am excited to reveal the cover for Hunter, the sixth book in the Silver Series! My cover designer, Andrew Hair, did an amazing job putting this together. I send him a picture and then anxiously await the marvel he always turns it into. Andy has never let me down! Hunter will be coming out…
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It’s such a great feeling to complete a book. In every story, there are times when I wonder if it’s something people will enjoy, if I’m truly reaching the emotions I want the story to reflect, if the characters are believable, and if it is true to the original idea that inspired the story. There…
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For me, releasing a new book is like serving a big dish of pasta that you have worked hours on. Everyone starts with the same ingredients, water, dried noodles, and sauce. But it’s the details that make pasta so great. Do you keep it simple and let the flavor of the original ingredients fulfill the…
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