Guest Post: The Search for a Critique Partner by DelSheree Gladden

Book Title:  Wicked Hunger

Series:  SomeOne Wicked This Way Comes

Author:  DelSheree Gladden

Release Date:  July 9th

Genre:  YA Urban Fantasy

Length: 95,000 words/240 pages

Publisher:  GMTA Publishing LLC

Presented by:  As You Wish Tours

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The Search for a Critique Partner

One of the scariest things for a writer is showing their work to someone else, to another author especially. The fear of rejection and criticism can be overwhelming.  Regardless, this is such an important step in polishing your writing. I’m sure most of us writers out there finish a first draft and think it is absolutely amazing. I know I’ve done that plenty of times. It’s only after someone else reads it and points out a plot hole, or a bizarre reaction, or even an unlikeable character that we can admit the book might still need a little work.

Finding a critique partner can be a challenge. You want someone who will be honest without being brutal. You have to be able to trust that person enough to show them a project that you know needs work, or call on them when you are stuck and can’t write yourself out of a plot problem. So, how do you find someone like that?

Local writer’s groups are a great place to start. You can meet up in person and have a face-to-face discussion about each other’s work. This is a great way to get to know the other writers well enough to know who you can trust with a first draft.

Unfortunately, many writers live in areas where there are no writer’s groups available. That’s when you need to start looking online. There are several great online writer’s groups like The Next Big Writer, Scribophile, Authonomy from Harper Collins, and many others. These types of sites allow you to post chapters of your work in exchange for reviewing other authors’ work. This can be a great experience because you get a wide variety of readers’ thoughts. Another benefit is that you end up making friends with other writers, which can be helpful on staying up to date on publishing news, contests, and which publishers/agents to avoid.

Another way to find a critique partner is simply to ask. Do you know someone who is also a published or aspiring author? If you don’t, ask around. Your friends and family might. I had no idea that a lady I went to church with was a writer until a friend at work mentioned it. Sometimes writers think they are the only ones struggling with a chapter, or unsure of what direction the story should go. You’re not. We all struggle with the same things, and most of us are happy to have someone to turn to for help. Writers may not have a lot of money to spend on writing services either, so working out a trade can be mutually beneficial as well. You need a beta reader, maybe another writer needs and editor or cover designer. Just ask who needs your help, and you’ll find plenty of writers willing to help you in return.   

SYNOPSIS

Vanessa and Zander Roth are good at lying. They have to be when they are hiding a deadly secret. Day after day, they struggle to rein in their uncontrollable hunger for pain and suffering in order to live normal lives. Things only get worse when Ivy Guerra appears with her pink-striped hair and secrets. The vicious hunger Ivy inspires is frightening, not to mention suspicious.

Vanessa’s instincts are rarely wrong, so when they tell her that Ivy’s appearance is a sign of bad things to come, she listens.  She becomes determined to expose Ivy’s secrets. Vanessa tries to warn her brother, but Zander is too enamored with Ivy to pay attention to her conspiracy theories.

One of them is right about Ivy … but if they lose control of their hunger, it won’t matter who is right and who is wrong. One little slip, and they’ll all be dead.

AUTHOR RECOMMENDATIONS

Delsheree Gladden's first book in her new YA series SomeOne Wicked This Way Comes is a riveting story of uncontrollable bloodlust that turns dealing with family, friendships, trust, devotion and love into a WICKED HUNGER~~~Susan Stec, author of Dead Girls Never Shut Up and The Grateful Undead Series.

AUTHOR BIO

DelSheree Gladden lives in New Mexico with her husband and two children. The Southwest is a big influence in her writing because of its culture, beauty, and mythology. Local folk lore is strongly rooted in her writing, particularly ideas of prophecy, destiny, and talents born from natural abilities. When she is not writing, DelSheree is usually teaching yoga, coaching gymnastics, reading, painting, sewing, or working as a Dental Hygienist. Her works include Escaping Fate, Twin Souls Saga, and The Destroyer Trilogy. DelSheree's newest series, The SomeOne Wicked This Way Come series, follows Vanessa and Zander Roth, siblings with an uncontrollable hunger for pain and suffering that will either gain them limitless power or lead them to their deaths.

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Interview with DelSheree Gladden

Sometimes, the title of a book alone can pull a reader to it. That's the case with the book our next interviewee is here to talk about: WICKED HUNGER. Isn't that a great title? I bet you're dying to find out more about it, so let's have a chat with author DelSheree Gladden.

Welcome to We Do Write, DelSheree! Tell us a bit about yourself.

I have lived most of my life in New Mexico. I grew up in a little town that wasn’t even a real town by definition. Luckily, Farmington was nearby and that is where I met my hubby, Ryan. After a few forays into Arizona and Colorado, we ended up back in New Mexico to be near family. I just graduated from Dental Hygiene school, and while I wait for my license I am catching up on family time, writing, sewing, reading, and yoga.

How long have you been writing?

I started writing in my early teens. My first book was just plain terrible and will never, ever be published. I really didn’t start writing seriously until after I was married. My husband was the one to encourage me to explore writing more and really try to get it published. I’m so glad he did! Now if I can just get him to do the same. He is an excellent writer himself and has several books her is working on right now.

Tell us about WICKED HUNGER. What’s the story about?

Wicked Hunger is the story of the Roth siblings, Vanessa and Zander. Both are cursed with a nearly uncontrollable hunger for pain and suffering, yet the try to live a normal life. Keeping their deadly secret has never been easy, but the arrival of a strange new girl who has secrets of her own makes everything so much harder. Vanessa is convinced Ivy is dangerous, while Zander is falling in love with her. One of them is right about Ivy … but if they lose control of their hunger, it won’t matter who is right and who is wrong. One little slip, and they’ll all be dead.

How did the idea of the story come to you?

I was actually reading one of Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files books at the time. He had a line about the half-vampire character having a godling type hunger. It got me thinking. I wanted to write a story about siblings whose “power” was to have this all-consuming hunger for pain and destruction. What would those characters be like? Would they succumb to their power or learn control?

Do you have a critique group/partner or beta readers, or do you self-edit?

I am a member of The Next Big Writer, an online writer’s workshop. I get a lot of really helpful feedback on chapters I post there and I get to read other authors’ work as well. I also met a great group of ladies on the site that I now work with off the site as well for beta reading and promoting. My husband Ryan does the majority of my final editing. He catches everything from commas to storyline gaps. I’ve also worked with the wonderful Phyl Manning for editing. She seriously knows everything about punctuation.

Are you a plotter or a pantser?

Definitely a pantser. I hate outlining books. They make me feel boxed in and I think my characters suffer for it. I always feel like I am writing a character into a situation when I outline rather than letting them experience it for themselves.

What’s the hardest part of writing for you?

The ending. Not so much for an individual book, but for the series overall. I have this fear that I will have missed some glaringly obvious plot hole or forgotten an important point of the story and the whole thing will be ruined. I would hate to string a reader through a whole series only to let them down. That’s why my husband is such a lifesaver. He catches all of those kinds of mistakes before anyone else gets to see a book.

What do you absolutely have to have nearby when writing?

Pillows! I know, that probably deserves an explanation. Thanks to our living room couches being seriously overstuffed on the head portion, it gives me a serious crick in the neck when I sit there writing for too long. I have to shove a few pillows behind me to compensate. Lately, though, I’ve been considering couch surgery to de-stuff them and save my neck.

If you could have any super power, what would it be?

Super speed! I hate wasting time getting to where I need to go. I’d love it if I could zap place to place and get all my errands done super fast!

What's the weirdest thing you've googled?

Oh goodness, that’s a tough one. I’ve googled some weird topics when researching books. How about keloid scarring or the Black-eyed people? Anyone else googling those ones regularly?

Quick writing test! Use the following words in a sentence: hungry, massive, and infuriated.

The hungry little girl has a massive appetite, and frequently becomes infuriated when it is not fed.
(That one is for my daughter Abbey who has asked me for a snack about 14 times in the last hour and stomped away when I said no…again)

Finish this sentence: If I'm not writing, I'm probably ...

Reading. My book blog always keeps my TBR list full. Although, the final book of The Wheel of Time is about to put them all on hold. I’ve been waiting to read it for months!

Here’s the part where you thank the people who are supporting you. Let's hear your shout outs.

My husband first and foremost. He’s just awesome.

My author friends who are always willing to read and Tweet and post on Facebook: Linda Ulleseit, Susan Stec, Apryl Baker, Angela Fristoe, Ann Everett, Tess Black, and Karin Gastreich.

The awesome team at GMTA: my publisher Kitty Bullard, cover designer Amber Rendon, and marketing director Julia Hendrix. They are a wonderful team to work with.

My lovely fans who keep reading and asking me when the next book is coming out!

And finally, where can people find you and your books online?

Readers can find my books online at:

Amazon * Barnes and Noble * Smashwords * iBooks * Libboo

Readers can find me online at

DelSheree’s Blog  * DelSheree’s Website  * Facebook * Twitter * Goodreads * Wattpad * Amazon

DelSheree, thank you so much for visiting the blog. I wish you much success with your books!

Book Feature: Dying to Return by Trish Marie Dawson

There are so many books on my to-read list. So it's both frustrating and exciting to find something else to put on the list. For example, today's feature. Today we're featuring DYING TO RETURN, the third installment in The Station Series by Trish Marie Dawson.

Dying to Return is the 3rd book in the Young/New Adult Fantasy, The Station Series. Piper Willow’s adventure in the afterlife continues as she struggles to discover who she is and what is expected of her. Faced with decisions that could change everything, she must weigh her desire to be with the ones she has come to love, or satisfy her curiosity and find out what lies beyond her world with someone new. What Piper experiences and the choices she makes could not only alter the delicate inner workings of the Station, but the delicate balance that Piper has managed to maintain inside herself. In the end, will it all be worth it?

Excerpt:

I must be dying…am I dying?

Piper Willow, you have already died.

Stop. Please stop with the Piper Willow stuff. Just call me Piper. Where are we, why can't I see?

Open your eyes…Piper.

I do as I'm told, feeling my eyelashes lift off my cheeks as I hesitantly squint at my surroundings. There is nothing to see.

Where are we? Why is it so dark?

Something soft and warm slowly wraps around my hands and at the same time, I feel a tug forward…into the complete darkness that envelops me. I flex my fingers…opening and closing them against the soft, yet stable presence that has enclosed around them. I realize it is Rush's hand that I'm feeling.

Is that you?

Of course, who else would be here with you at this moment?

When I was little, I used to swim a lot in my grandmother's pool. She would sit on her plastic lawn chair with the tattered seat straps, underneath the over-sized brim of her cracked straw hat and sip from a large glass of her favorite-boxed wine, watching me with a smile. I loved her pool. There was nothing special about it, but it was large, round, and perfect for floating in. That sensation of being weightless but still feeling your limbs was exactly what I felt like now. But I am dry, and not floating in water.

Will you tell me where we are?

Come with me…you'll see soon.

After another tug, I drift effortlessly behind Rush and eventually the blackness begins to turn grey. As the grey becomes spotted with different colors I clamp down onto Rush's relaxed grip.

Do not be afraid.

I don't know what's happening.

We are arriving. Keep your eyes open, Piper. This is my favorite part.


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Interview with Marissa Carmel

Here's a question for our readers: How many books do you read at once? At the moment, I'm reading three. But my to-read list is a million miles long. And after chatting with author Marissa Carmel about her book GRAVITATIONAL PULL, I have another one to add to the list.

Marissa Carmel is originally from NJ but moved to Maryland several years ago, she enjoys reading, writing, and catching up on her ever growing DVR library.

Welcome to We Do Write, Marissa.

Thank you so much for hosting me!

My pleasure. How long have you been writing? 

It’s been too long to remember! It’s something I’ve always done.

I absolutely love the cover of GRAVITATIONAL PULL. What’s the story about? 

Thank you! GP is book 2 in the Vis Vires trilogy; it picks up right where iFeel left off, Liv trying to deal with her newfound powers, her ancient bloodline that puts her life in danger and her challenging relationship with Justice; a fiery angel who adopts the task of protecting Liv, the last Vis Vires on earth. My stories are very character driven, but I think there is a good mix of action, drama and humor as well.

How did the idea of the story come to you? 

It’s really a drawn out daydream, and the more I let my imagination run with it the more I knew I had to put the story on paper.

Do you have a critique group/partner or beta readers, or do you self-edit? 

I don’t have beta readers, but my editor is a huge help in the critique department. I hope to have my next books read by beta’s though. They are a really good tool to have.

Are you a plotter or a pantser? 

A little bit of both. I do draft an outline, but I find letting the writing unfold as I go really encourages the creativity to come out.

Very true. What’s the hardest part of writing for you? 

Editing and time management!

Time management? What's that? ;) What do you absolutely have to have nearby when writing? 

A cup of coffee and my iPhone.

If you could have any super power, what would it be? 

Telekinesis. I would love to just wave a finger and have my house cleaned!

That sounds like a wonderful power. Where do I sign up? ;) What's the weirdest thing you've googled? 

I’m a fantasy writer there are to many to mention!

Quick writing test! Use the following words in a sentence: pull, loop, and predator. 

You pull with force, loop around then obligingly stab the predator dead.

Finish this sentence: If I'm not writing, I'm probably ... 

with my husband and kids.

Here’s the part where you thank the people who are supporting you. Let's hear your shout outs.

To Kitty Bullard, my fearless publisher. Matthew Taylor, my opinionated editor, and my husband Danny, who keeps count of all the voices in my head!

And finally, where can people find you and your books online?

GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5211765.Marissa_Carmel

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Marissa-Carmel/e/B005OKFXXU/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1361243544&sr=8-2

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marissacarmel

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/marissa.carmel.5

Author pg: https://www.facebook.com/authormarissacarmel?ref=hl

Web/Blog: http://marissacarmel.com/

Pinterest- http://pinterest.com/marissacarmel/vis-vires-trilogy/?fb_action_ids=355111804596148&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=246965925417366

And here's an excerpt!

As we dance, glitter falls all around us. Enchanting the dream-like atmosphere, but I can’t escape the music’s haunting melody, and the reality that reminds me of the truth, that I’m not undamaged. I just desperately try to pretend.

“I could dance like this with you forever,” Siberian whispers as he pulls me tighter.

There it is again, that word, forever. I despise it, mainly because, to me, it pertains more to a prison sentence than anything else.

“I’d get old after a while,” I say with my cheek pressed hopelessly against him.

“I know that would never be true.” He slides his hands up my body to my face and stares down at me with glossy silver eyes. “I would like nothing more than for you to stay here with me Liv. I can give you everything you could ever want, all your heart’s desires.”

I stare back at him silently. As tender, and as terrifying, as that proclamation is, my heart only desires one thing, and right now, he is standing across the courtyard, shooting me a demonic stare.

This is wrong, this is so so wrong, parading myself like this in front of Justice. But I just can’t pull myself away. Siberian’s searing gaze has me, and I want so much to just get lost in the moment, to feel his touch. I put my hands over his and brace for his lips, allowing him to have me, if only for a second. Then suddenly I jump: I’ve just been energy checked right in the gut.

Guest post by Lyra McKen: Slopar, the Zombie Language

“THE ZOMBIE LANGUAGE SLOPAR”

Guest Post by LYRA MCKEN

Slopar

'A Zombie Language'

In my novel the Zombies can actually communicate with others in their hoard. They talk to one another with noises, groans, and slow moving hand signals.

The language of the Zombies is a simple yet effective one. They can alert each other that there is fresh uninfected meat nearby. They can warn each other of impending human gun fire or explosives. The fact that they can't move away very quickly usually means the warning comes too late.

In the beginning of the novel Cassie is attempting to explain to the man she is eating that there shouldn't be any hard feelings. To him it sounds like she is moaning in pleasure over devouring his leg. She names him Neil because she doesn't know his name. I think that she forgets that humans can no longer understand her.

When Rose first turns Cassie cannot understand her either. The art of Slopar comes slowly to the infected, and they eventually will understand it when they are completely transformed.

Through the use of their Zombie language they discover that they work better in slow moving hordes then groups of one or two.

Thanks again for allowing me to post on your blog. I hope everyone who reads Zombified enjoys it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

xx Lyra Mcken

AUTHOR BIO

Lyra McKen (aka, Emily Walker) resides in the mountains of North Carolina. She lives on top of a mountain quite literally with her other half of nine years and her fur baby, Rebel. After a couple of jobs ghost writing for other successful authors she embarked on her own journey to write a novel.

ZOMBIFIED

Cassie is a typical teenager.  She’s crushing on a boy and trying to make it through high school. It’s a typical day of classes when all hell breaks loose. Forced to run and hide the situation just keeps getting worse. She makes a mistake and soon becomes infected. She meets others like her and together they sent out to find a cure. Is their fate already sealed? Can they find a cure before it’s too late? See what happens through the eyes of the infected when Cassie tells you how Zombies are people too.

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Interview with Kate Tenbeth

Is it spring yet? I can't feel it, so I'm not sure. While we're pondering that issue, lets cozy up to another interview. This time we're talking with author Kate Tenbeth about her novel UNLUCKY DIP.

Welcome to We Do Write, Kate. Tell us a bit about yourself.

I live in Essex, UK with my son who is currently at university and my two cats Puzzle and Bud.  I commute into London and work in a company that has existed since 1394 (lot of history there!) but when I get home I write – it’s my passion and always has been.

How long have you been writing?

I think I’ve been writing since I was able to pick up a pencil – I just can’t stop!

Tell us about UNLUCKY DIP. What’s the story about?

The story is about a young girl, Holly, whose step-mother tries to kill her by throwing her into the Thames. Holly survives, she tries to find what is going on and also whether her step-mother murdered her father. She comes up against gangsters, becomes involved in multi-million pound land deals, treachery and deceit, she’s kidnapped, shot at and loses just about everything she loves.  Believe it or not, however, it is quite funny in parts!

Sounds like comic relief would round the story out quite nicely. How did the idea of the story come to you?

I’m laughing here because I started to reply to this question by telling you that it came about from living with a teenager but then I’d hate anyone to think that living with a teenager makes a mother think murderous thoughts!  Seriously, teenagers are great and being surrounded by them I’ve always them intelligent, quirky, quick thinking, very funny and extremely loyal to each other.  I remember vaguely wondering one day how they would react under pressure and within a couple of days found myself writing.

LOL. Don't worry. Writers know how other writers think. ;) Do you have a critique group/partner or beta readers, or do you self-edit?

I self-edit but I do have a couple of good friends who are excellent beta readers.  About 5 years ago I was lucky enough to win an Arts Council Award and for a whole year had a mentor who read my work, tore it apart and made me re-write and re-think – it was hard, humbling and I learnt a great deal. There’s a lot to be said for having good critics around to help you out but having said that I do tend to have a self-reliant streak in me.

Are you a plotter or a pantser?

Ah ha, that’s a good question.  I’m going to sit firmly on the fence and say I’m a hybrid.  I plot in that I do a rough outline of a storyline and try to develop characters in advance but after that I tend to fly by the seat of my pants.

What’s the hardest part of writing for you?

Two things are hard for me - the inevitable brick wall I come up against every now and then and also the fact that writing can be quite isolating.

What do you absolutely have to have nearby when writing?

Notebooks to scribble my thoughts on – very often when I’m typing away a random thought will pop into my head that has nothing to do with what I’m writing so I do need my notebooks.  A cup of tea is also essential but then I am British and where would we be without our tea?

True, true. If you could have any super power, what would it be?

I often think about this.  I’d like to have super human speed to help me chase after my son to remind him to clear up after himself.  He’s way too fast for me at the moment.

What's the weirdest thing you've googled?

I love writing fantasy so I’m often googling weird stuff usually about old myths and legends, druids, pagans etc.  A friend of mine has written a story about selkies (half man half seal) and I think that was the last odd thing I googled.

Freaky! Let me know where I can read that one. Quick writing test! Use the following words in a sentence: unlucky, unusual, and universe.

The professor concluded his lecture by saying that although it would be unusual and also somewhat unlucky for the universe to come to an end by falling into a rabbit hole, the idea could not be dismissed.

Finish this sentence: If I'm not writing, I'm probably ...

Dreaming – I have lots of unusual things going on in my head even when I’m doing normal things like cooking, swimming, shopping, etc.

Here’s the part where you thank the people who are supporting you. Let's hear your shout outs.

A big thank you to the artist Elizabeth Eisen, who created the unique front cover for Unlucky Dip, Kitty from GMTA, my son and his friends – Max, Moggins, Jon, Beth, Jordy et al - my sister Carey, Stuart and Krete, Pat Scullion, the Born Free Foundation, Rob Jones, Richard Farr – gosh, I could go on forever!

And finally, where can people find you and your books online?

You can find ‘Unlucky Dip’ on Amazon, Smashwords, Apple iBookstore, Barnes & Noble, Sony e-Reader Store, Kobo, WH Smith, Diesel eBook Store, etc.

You can find examples of Elizabeth’s artwork on http://cargocollective.com/elizabetheisenillustration/

You can also find my children’s book series, The Burly & Grum Tales, on Amazon, Smashwords, etc as well but they also have their own website www.burlyandgrum.com

Awesome. Thanks so much for being on the blog, Kate. Good luck with everything!

Thank you so much for having me on your site – I’ve really enjoyed answering your questions!

Interview with Eris Kelli

Today we're chatting with author Eris Kelli about her novel, PIPER LEVINE, A GYPSY'S TRUTH.

Welcome to We Do Write, Eris!

Thank you for having me!

How long have you been writing?

Let’s see how long has it been? I’ve been telling stories since I first started putting a pencil to paper, but if you’d rather I answer in terms of finishing my written novels, that would be seven years ago after I had my first child. I became motivated to go after my dreams so that my child would believe me when I told her she could achieve hers.

Tell us about PIPER LEVINE, A GYPSY'S TRUTH. What’s the story about?

This story is about a young woman, Piper LeVine, who has grown up in a political family and though her life wasn’t easy before she learns she has a past that began even before she was born, and it’s a past that has come looking for her.

Piper makes a deal with Nicholas, who is a gorgeous, dangerous and somewhat untrustworthy character himself. She will turn to the Gypsies and in her quest to survive, Piper will find out who she is for herself and discover what she is made of.

How did the idea of the story come to you? 

Well, Piper LeVine, A Gypsy’s Truth, is not my first book, in fact it is my eighth. I got the idea for Piper’s series when I was researching the Gypsy culture for another book I was writing. I get most of my ideas while I’m learning.

Do you have a critique group/partner or beta readers, or do you self-edit? 

I have four beta readers but usually use two per book, I self-edit, I put my book one page at a time through two different editing programs and then for good measure I have it edited by a professional.

What’s the hardest part of writing for you?

The hardest part of writing for me is when I am stranded on the road to get from my A to B. Sometimes when I know where I need to go, and I absolutely have to arrive at B but I am unhappy with the road options I’ve come up with. I refuse to make characters act out of character just so that I can have what I want. Therefore, it is imperative that I discover a route that is probable for my characters, so I’m not cheating. I hate it when authors cheat.

So sometimes I have to try every route I can imagine but the very most difficult part is when I cannot find an acceptable road and then the story must wait until I can discover it. During these times, I dream about it and think about it when my husband is talking, (sorry Babe!) until I find the path from A to B.

What do you absolutely have to have nearby when writing?

Music! I must have music. I don’t necessarily use it whenever I write but if I am writing a scene and I want to totally immerse myself in the scene and make it the best it can possibly be, it often time helps to have music. For example, if I’m writing a fighting scene or an intense moment, it helps if I listen to intense music. A love scene is always better with a romantic song.

If you could have any super power, what would it be?

I would love to be psychic whenever I wanted. Wait, wait hear me out! This is a good one.

For example:

“Mom, can I go out with Joe Shmoe?”

I gaze into the future and see that Joe is just trouble. “No you may not, my little love. Go out with Billy instead.” See what I’m saying?

Or!

“Should I invest in Mac’s self-cleaning toilet?” I peer into my future. “Yes, I think I will.”

Bam, my kids’ college is paid for and so will be their children’s college. Sweet!

What's the weirdest thing you've Googled?

I once Googled just the two words, How to, just to see what I could learn how to do. There is a lot of stuff to DIY out there :D. I’ve probably Googled weirder things but I recommend those two words!

Quick writing test! Use the following words in a sentence: curse, crow, and choppy.

Howard threw a choppy curse at Fredrick and now he is a crow.

How’d I do? Poor Fred.

Finish this sentence: If I'm not writing, I'm probably ... 

playing with my kids, kissing my handsome husband, chasing my dog or catching up with one of my seven awesome siblings.

Here’s the part where you thank the people who are supporting you. Let's hear your shout outs.

Thank you Mom, Wendy, Ashleigh, Rachel, and Angelina for being my best readers and supporters. Thank you to my gorgeous husband who is supportive and inspiring to me. I can’t forget Sam, Jason, Chris, Jon or Andy, you guys have been a great support to me as well. Thank you to my sweet children who make me the best I can be just by letting me be your Mom.

I want to give a shout out to my AWESOME publisher GMTA, their staff especially Kitty Bullard, Kate Bainbridge my agent at GMTA, and my editor Valarie Violette, you ladies have been wonderful to work with and I’m so grateful to have such a great team! Thank you!

And finally, where can people find your book online?

Piper LeVine will be available for purchase through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.