Anna and the French Kiss

Y'all.


Y'ALL.


THIS BOOK.




Let's talk about things I love:


Paris (so what if I've never been there?)
Boys with British accents.
Endearingly flawed protagonists.


I actually laughed out loud at this book (numerous times!) because it was so. Dang. Charming.


So, I'm late to the party on this one. No matter. It's a must read. In fact, I recommended it to one of my best friends and here are the two texts I got from her:


Tuesday night - "So far Anna is about movies, boys with accents, travel and teen angst. No wonder you love it!"


Wednesday morning - "You are an asshole. Now I can't do any work until I finish the damn book."


SEE! 


So excited to dive in to Lola and the Boy Next Door. It's got a guy named Cricket. I'm so there.


PS - I would like my own personal Etienne. Thank you.
PPS - Can I please live in this book. Thank you again.

I've Got Issues

Over on YA Highway they're asking: "what's your numero-uno reason for writing?"


I love to write because I'm restless. I didn't realize it until the Writing Partner called me on it. It's true though: I'm always looking for the next thing.


I've lasted about two years at my last three day jobs, and the timing runs like clockwork. I get antsy. I get bored. There's nothing new to learn and I can feel the seconds of my finite time on this planet ticking away with nothing to show for them.  



With writing, each new idea is a new start. I'm in love with that burst of adrenaline that comes when you know...just KNOW...that you have a great idea. And then you can just sit down and start writing! You don't need anyone's permission! Nobody can stop you!


I think I just discovered that I have a problem with authority. Thanks, YA Highway! 

Laini Taylor Makes Me Want To Be A Better Writer

Seriously. Inspiring.


DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE is easily the best book I've read all year. Lyrical prose that's full of impact without being heavy handed. Characters that I want to befriend and have adventures with. A world that somehow manages to be fantastical, yet grounded.


And now I want blue (or pink!) hair.


Love love love this book. Read it, y'all. That's an order. I do this for your own good.

I Heart New York

So proud of my home state.