It’s YA SCAVENGER HUNT TIME!! Spring, 2020

Posted Mar 31 2020 in , , , , ,

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 […]

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It’s YA Scavenger Hunt Time — Spring Edition!!

Posted Apr 2 2019 in , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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 […]

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It’s Beach Season…and that means, it’s Summer Reading Time!

Posted Jun 5 2017 in , , , , , ,

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/     

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RT Booklovers’ Convention! I’ll be there; will you?

Posted Apr 30 2017 in , , ,

    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 […]

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5 out of 5 Fence Gates to WRECKLESS by Bria Quinlan

Posted Jul 25 2013 in , , ,

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 […]

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Confession: I was bullied as an adult

Posted Apr 22 2013 in , ,

Join me over at YA Outside the Lines. I’m blogging about adult bullying. 

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Today I’m at YA Outside the Lines

Posted Apr 22 2013 in , ,

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. 

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Rock the Drop!

Posted Apr 18 2013 in , ,

Happy to participate in this year’s ROCK THE DROP!  If you’re in Islandia, look for SEND in public places :) 

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YA Outside the Lines

Posted Mar 22 2013 in ,

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. 

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4 out of 5 Macarons for Gayle Forman’s JUST ONE DAY

Posted Feb 28 2013 in , , , ,

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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