RANDOMNESS...SORT OF

Well, it's a couple days away now...my release. And I am so excited I can barely contain myself.

But I'm not here today to talk about that. Today I just want to share what else has been going on. I'll bombard you with information on Finding Me on Wednesday. I promise. *no seriously, I will* So I'm not going to mention Finding Me again in this post. I'll just list random tidbits:

1. I met Colleen Hoover, author of Slammed, Hopeless, Losing Hope, Maybe Someday... She came to a local bookstore in Texas. It was awesome. She was amazing and just as cool as she seems online. She talked about her books the entire time *of course what else was she supposed to talk about? My book, Finding Me. Not!* Yeah, I took a picture with her and I...I just can't bring myself to post it. I'm not photogenic and it takes me forever to take a pic I'd be proud for others to see. Needless to say, this was not one. I'll spare your eyes the agony. Me and photos are like peanut butter and broccoli... Exactly!

2. I finally saw Divergent. It was awesome! I never fool myself anymore into going to the theatre to see a book that I loved made into a movie and expecting all my favorite parts to by present in the watered down version. That is what a film of a book is...a less than version. Not necessarily a bad thing but I guess that depends on who you ask. Ask me: I loved it. It stayed true to the story enough to appease me. But I must admit there were a few times, I had to scratch my head and say, "is that what happened in the book?" The acting was solid though and Tobias (Four) was swoon worthy. Nough for me! Well, the story was good, too! It kinda reminds me of another really great story...Find...*I won't say it*

 3. Here is a recap of my reading: I read the last book in the Matched series - Reached. I liked this one better than the previous book but not as much as the first. The conclusion was less than perfect but the author did try to tie up loose ends and bring some resolution for the main characters. I also read Campus Crush by Askelyn Drake *I'm blushing (if that's possible) right now.* It was a great read. I would have loved to attend this college but not too certain I want my senior daughter to go there. But if you want a steamy, flutter of the belly book, you need to read this one. Finally, I started the Hyde series by Lauren Stewart. I love the idea of Jekyl and Hyde in an urban environment. I was in the process of reading the second book in the series, Jeckyl but stopped to read an authors book - two actually. I so love to read almost as much as I loved writing Finding Me *sorry, that was a slip*.

What have you been up to? Any interesting books? I'm always open to recommendations. My TBR list will never be too full. Umm, if you get a minute, can you please add that book I said I wouldn't mention that will release officially on April 2 to your TBR on Goodreads. Pretty please.


Have a great day. Read a book and laugh!

A FINDING ME Update

It's less than two weeks now for the release of my first novel, Finding Me. *fans face* To say that I'm excited scared would be the understatement of the year. I can barely sit still to write this.

I have my author page up and working on Goodreads. YAY! Please add Finding Me to your "to be read" list. Pretty Please. Okay, that's enough begging for one day. Oh, wait. I forgot. I would love a couple of reviews on Goodreads, too. I've uploaded 13% - the first 6 chapters - to Goodreads. Please read and review. I'd really appreciate it. I'd send everyone a virtual hug, shout-out your books, make a video of my happy dance and send it to you, name my next child after you.

I also wanted to share an older blurb I'd made for the book and had forgotten about. But my awesome CP Tara Gallina found it and sent it to me.

Here's that:

Chloe is gripped with fear because of a vision she has of her pretend-boyfriend dead. Shortly after, she hears voices and she moves objects when she is angry. Her usual chicken-hearted nature stumbles through the experiences, but she must face the truth: either she’s going insane or a supernatural force is at work. When Christopher Thomas arrives to the school, he is brimming with mystery and charm but underneath his sultry demeanor Chloe senses something ominous. She wonders if Chris could have a connection to her weird episodes.

 Chloe’s beliefs regarding Chris are confirmed when he materializes in her room from thin air. He explains: her real name is Amanda and they are soul mates from another universe. They must fight to save the world from an enemy they call the ENO or they will die before their 19^th birthday. For reasons unknown, she has not experienced her rebirth, where enlightenment occurs and all is remembered. Chris and the six uncommonly beautiful teens that arrive with him have a clue why she can’t remember anything, including them – only they’re not telling.

 As she acclimates to this new life, she struggles with the perfection of Amanda and the imperfections of Chloe. Her often-overwhelming attraction to Chris is as perplexing as the new super abilities she possesses. However, she realizes she may never recall Amanda or her infallible life and if she does remember, she may lose Chloe forever.

Disclaimer: I have absolutely no rhythm so my happy dance might actually scare you. I have three kids and have no plans to have more. So if you choose to have me name my next child after you you'd have to wait until Unicorns were the universally accepted mode of transportation.

Have a great day. Read a book and laugh!