Posted Mar 31 2020 in Contests, giveaways, Scavenger Hunt, teen reads, YA, YASH
Hello, YA Scavengers! Welcome to the Spring 2020 edition of our Scavenger Hunt. This is my favorite event in YA publishing. I’ve been participating now for years. In fact, this is my 10th time! This bi-annual event was first organized by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access […]
Read More...Posted Apr 2 2019 in Blue Team, Colleen Brouck, contest, fiction, free, Ginger Scott, Jessica Brody, novels, Scavenger Hunt, teen reads, win books, YA, YASH, young adult
Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt, spring edition! I LOVE the scavenger hunt. This is such a fun way to discover new authors and win amazing books. This bi-annual event was first organized by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to exclusive bonus material from their favorite […]
Read More...Posted Jun 5 2017 in beach, books, giveaway, reading, summer, teens, YA
If you’re like me and love reading on the beach, I’ve got a contest for you! Details are right here: http://jessicaruddick.com/giveaways/ya-beach-reads-giveaway/
Read More...Posted Apr 30 2017 in Convention, RT, teens, YA
Hi! *waves from under a pile of clothing to pack* I’m packing like crazy for my flight tomorrow. I’ll be in Atlanta by dinner time for my first ever RT Booklovers Convention! (May 2-7th). I’ve alreadys shipped some cool swag and prizes. You can find me out and about and I’ll definitely be […]
Read More...Posted Jul 25 2013 in Book Hungry, fiction, What I'm Reading, YA
It’s not often a book surprises me but this one did. When I heard the title, I anticipated main characters getting into trouble – lots and lots of it. I expected regret and angst and attempts to undo mistakes. I’ll say this – I didn’t get what I expected. I got better. Bria’s Wreckless is […]
Read More...Posted Apr 22 2013 in bullying, Patty Blount, YA
Join me over at YA Outside the Lines. I’m blogging about adult bullying.
Read More...Posted Apr 22 2013 in bullying, Patty Blount, YA
I’m blogging at YA Outside the Lines today. Stop by? In today’s blog, I talk about a bad boss and being bullied as an adult.
Read More...Posted Apr 18 2013 in rock the drop, teens, YA
Happy to participate in this year’s ROCK THE DROP! If you’re in Islandia, look for SEND in public places :)
Read More...Posted Mar 22 2013 in fiction, YA
Join me at YA Outside the Lines today where we’re talking about new beginnings. For me, a change in attitude taught me a lesson.
Read More...Posted Feb 28 2013 in book club, Book Hungry, Gayle Forman, What I'm Reading, YA
This month’s Book Hungry selection was JUST ONE DAY by Gayle Forman and there are some minor spoilers here. I bought my copy of JUST ONE DAY while at Laurie Crompton Boyle’s launch party for BLAZE – which you must also read, if you haven’t already. I’m a huge fan of Gayle’s work – my […]
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