What the fudgcicles? To cuss or not to cuss in YA fiction…

In every writing workshop I conduct, the topic of using swear words in teen fiction is a huge issue of debate, with people as polarized over the subject as the American legislature on the Affordable Healthcare Act. And I have to say, I've found both sides (on the swear word debate) to have valid reasons for... Continue Reading →

Five reasons ANYBODY should read the Teen Mobster Series

I love getting feedback on the first two books in my three-part Teen Mobster Series from Bluewood Publishing. People like the characters, the drama, the action, and the romance. Yeah, I'm kinda' partial to it too:) But apparently, I'm competing with a smorgasbord of technology for teen readers these days. I mean, who's going to pick up a book with,... Continue Reading →

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