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The Death of a Giant: RIP Borders Bookstore

The Death of a Giant: RIP Borders Bookstore In 2004 I discovered the local Borders Bookstore near Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. I had switched over from pre-med to English and I was still a little lost. Was I doing the right thing? Would people judge me for not being able to survive as a [...]

I’m Back!…and Dealing with Revision Woes

I’m Back!… and Dealing with Revision Woes I know, it’s been FOREVER since I last blogged…but I have a good excuse! In the last year, I finished law school, moved from New York to Pennsylvania, took the New Jersey and Pennsylvania bar exam, passed both exams, moved to New Jersey, and started a new job [...]

Memories Monday: C. Lee McKenzie

What better way to start off your Monday than with a fabulous flashback with C. Lee McKenzie? See what her high school memory is all about. I promise she doesn’t disappoint! Be prepared for major swoon-age. I’d really looked forward to my freshman year, but when that year arrived most of my eighth grade friends [...]

Memories Monday: Mitali Perkins

One of my favorite YA authors has stopped by to share a memory with us. It’s absolutely fabulous, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Ladies and gentlemen, Mitali Perkins. I’d liked him—adored him, really—for two years in secrecy. Nobody knew, not even friends who shared their crushes in intimate detail, [...]

Memories Monday: Cyn Balog

Today we have the fabulous Cyn Balog here to tell us about her high school memory. This is a really good one so check it out! John Jones. It’s funny how those two words can bring back every positive memory from my hellish high school years. It was a time when my chances of landing [...]

Memories Monday: Mandy Hubbard

It’s Memories Monday again and it’s time for someone to dive into their past and share a bit of awesomeness with us. Mandy Hubbard has graciously decided to tell us a fabulous memory that she had from high school. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! One of my fondest memories of [...]

Vacation has ended, RWA has begun!

I think my stress level went from zilch to 100,000,000,000,000,000% in the matter of a few hours. I love this kind of stress, so believe me, I’m not complaining at all. I LIVE on this kind of stress, but at the same time, it’s the official mark that my vacation is over. Quick recap on [...]

Prepping for RWA Nationals

Helloooo blogsphere! I know it’s been forever since I last blogged, but I thought I’d do a quick appearance to let you know what I’ve been doing and to share some words of wisdom. For the last week or so, it has dawned on me that I need to start preparing for RWA nationals. I’m [...]

Memories Monday: Kay Cassidy

I’m baaaack! After my hiatus from blogging, we are kicking off with Memories Monday again starring Kay Cassidy, author of ‘Cinderella Society.’ Let’s hear what she has to say about her high school memory. Ah, high school. The days of big hair and boys and exam stress and Duran Duran. (Yes, these are my high [...]

Memories Monday: Wendy Toliver

I’m so glad one of my favorite YA authors is here to talk about her first kiss! Wendy Toliver not only has a fabulous story to share, but she also has PICTURES! Let’s take a stroll down memory lane, shall we? This is kind of embarrassing in a way because while I’ve written things about [...]