What the heck is YA Speculative Fiction?

I get this question from nearly everyone who asks about my writing. People read books in the genre they are accustomed to, based off the recommendations of friends or their e-book store, or simply because they liked the cover art. The exception is other writers, publisher's, agents, librarians, and book bloggers. We have to be … Continue reading What the heck is YA Speculative Fiction?

A Query…

As I finish my final chapter (Tomorrow, I swear!), proofread, and await the chapters back from my editor, I find my self entering the wild world of Querying! Every time I look at it, I edit it. I'm not nearly so indecisive about my writing, which has a clear plot. Luckily, I found The Write … Continue reading A Query…

Novel Inspiration

Pun intended. I found it very helpful when doing my original outlining to save images to a Pinterest board. That way, I could reference them from anywhere. Some were helpful to me as a writer:   Others were specific to my story: There are also the random pictures of actors, models and various celebrities, that … Continue reading Novel Inspiration

Perfect Books List

This is from my favorites list on Tumblr. Enjoy!Fantasy Series: Harry Potter - JK RowlingThe Infernal Devices - Cassandra ClareThe Mortal Instruments - Cassandra ClareThe Bane Chronicles - Cassandra Clare+Vampire Academy  – Richelle MeadHush, Hush - Becca FitzpatrickGrisha trilogy - Leigh BardugoBloodlines – Richelle MeadSwitched - Amanda HockingUnspoken -Sarah Rees BrennanNeed - Carrie JonesFallen - Lauren KateSci-Fi Series:  The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer  - Michelle HodkinEnder’s Game (& Ender’s Shadow) … Continue reading Perfect Books List