writer’s ruck sack

Thoughts on Quitting Social Networking

April 3, 2012
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So about two weeks ago, I decided to go offline to finish revisions on my current book. I was about a week out from deadline, so I needed to clear my head and focus. And,...

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Cold Turkey

March 18, 2012
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Before I published, several authors advised me to avoid reviews. I’ll admit to not being perfect about it but by and large, I have skipped over them. Not because I don’t appreciate them, I absolutely do. It’s an...

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Goodreads Winners!

February 11, 2012
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The giveaway for Goodreads came to an end and holy cow! More than 850 people signed up to try and win a paper copy ARC of BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you all so much for your interest! Leisa...

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When a Book Sticks: Why I Might Not See the Hunger Games

February 2, 2012
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It’s been more than a year since I read the Hunger Games series. If anyone asks me for a book recommendation, Amazon”>Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay are...

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Thoughts on a New Unit & Authors Behaving Badly

January 21, 2012
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Army Life I reported to my new unit this week. It wasn’t a major move or anything, I just walked upstairs to the new battalion. But it’s interesting because my mental...

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The Year End Wrap Up + Giveaway!

December 31, 2011
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  So this year has been somewhat amazing, all things considered. Starting with the coolest news first, my husband came home from Iraq on Christmas Eve and was interviewed by Angela Brown from...

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Guest Author: Gretchen Rix’s A NEWBIE SELF-PUBLISHES

December 6, 2011
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Guest Author: Gretchen Rix’s A NEWBIE SELF-PUBLISHES

Please welcome back fellow Austin RWA author Gretchen Rix, here to talk about life since she published her first novel The Cowboy’s Baby and her second book Arroyo!   Last July when Jessica...

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The Official Blog Tour for Because of You

October 15, 2011
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So remember a few weeks ago when I was wondering how one coordinated a blog tour for a book launch? I was somewhat confused about where the process began, what I should...

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Guest Author Laura Griffin + Giveaway!

August 29, 2011
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Guest Author Laura Griffin + Giveaway!

Today it’s my great pleasure to welcome back a good friend of mine who also happens to be one of my favorite authors. Laura Griffin is back, celebrating the release of her latest suspense...

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Mission Analysis: Copyedits

July 13, 2011
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One of the things that drives my battalion commander nuts about me is that sometimes, not often mind you, but just sometimes, I have a tendency to shoot first and ask questions later. I know that in...

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