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Some pro cycling action at last week's #RoswellCrit. #usacrits #speedweek #cycling

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We had a snowy Friday in NYC. After a visit to The Met, we trekked through Central Park on our way to grab a train to The Armory. With the fresh snow and quiet, the park had a magical vibe I couldn't quite capture in a photo. Still soooo pretty... ❄️⛄️ #CentralParkNYC #SnowyDay

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So many crazy fast races today!! This is going to be an amazing meet. 🏃🏽‍♀️🏅 #NBNationals #indoortrack #runnergirl #runnersofinstagram

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These are a few of my favorite apps

This month’s Writer Wednesday is all about the apps. I have so so many apps, like most peeps, but here are 5 of my faves that I think everyone should have on their phone: Slack – Think group texting on steroids, but obviously you need to have some slack buddies to converse with in order to make this app useful. I’m a part of three writing/critique groups that use Slack. It takes our conversations…

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Sporty Girls Matter

Today we celebrate the 31st National Girls & Women in Sports Day.  How cool is that, huh?! A day for us sporty girls!!  This year’s theme is Empowering Opportunity. My hope is that all girls who want to play sports, will get that chance; because through sports, girls can learn the power of teamwork, leadership skills, and sporty girls grow up to be self-confident women. Our school district…

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What we do on a rainy and cold December afternoon. Holiday Cookie Pops!!! #cookietime #ilovechristmas #igauthorlife #runnergirl

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It's book and beverage for today's #12DaysofYAB challenge. I'm reading the perfect holiday read, #WhatLight by @jayasher13. And sipping English Breakfast tea from my #PitchWars mug. 💚❤💚❤💚❤💚❤💚 #igauthorlife #booknerdigans #YABooks #youngadultbooks #ChristmasBooks

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Here's a glimpse into today's writing spot for the #12DaysofYAB holiday photo challenge. I light a candle, and with a cup of Santa's White Christmas coffee and a bowl of candy within easy reach, I'm ready to write all the words. 🤓 What's your favorite holiday beverage? #ya contemporary #booknerdigans #igauthorlife #irunoncoffee

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Yesterday my writing group helped me celebrate my newly agented status. They spoiled me rotten with lots of chocolatey goodness and special homage to my novel!! I am so lucky to have these beautiful and talented women in my life. #TrailMixRocks #authorsofinstagram #girlpower

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Now this–I’ve got in the bag

Now this–I’ve got in the bag

So this month for Writer’s Wednesday, we’re blogging about what’s in our bag. I carry a bag. Not a purse. Because I’m just not a purse kinda girl. It’s this cool crossbody from REI. Isn’t that embroidered design cool? And the neutral gray and black goes with everything!! I actually have a weakness for bags and quite a collection of the utility-type variety. What the heck is a utility-type bag you…

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Dirt for the sake of dirt is fine, but dirt because it’s better than the paved alternative - that’s divine.

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I just love this image. And the caption is pretty awesome, too.

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Release Blitz: The Darkest Lie by Pintip Dunn

Release Blitz: The Darkest Lie by Pintip Dunn

I’m so excited to be part of the Release Blitz for Pintip Dunn’s THE DARKEST LIE! Check out the book’s details and teaser, and be sure to enter the giveaway below! The Darkest Lie Publisher: Kensington YA Publication: June 28, 2016   “The mother I knew would never do those things. But maybe I never knew her after all.” Clothes, jokes, coded messages…Cecilia Brooks and her mom shared everything.…

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An Unforgettable Adventure in France

An Unforgettable Adventure in France

    It’s Writer Wednesday, where myself and some of my author friends get together to blog about the same topic. This month we’re sharing our favorite vacations. I had a hard time choosing just one, but here are some photos from one of my absolute favorite vacations – a trip to Paris with my guy.  This was our 2nd trip to France and we spent an entire week living a little like Parisians. We…

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Writer Wednesday: What You Wanted to be When You Grew Up

  In honor of all the graduations occurring in the next month, I’m joining with a fabulous group of writers to share what I wanted to be when I grew up. Awhile back, I did a similar blog post, called Truck Driver, NFL Referee or NOT. In that post I talked a little bit about aspirations and how those change over the years. And yes – when I was little, I wanted to drive one of these: Photo by…

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Day one of the #MayIGAuthors challenge is to post your May TBR (To Be Read) list. My list is massive, but these are the three I hope to read next. After I finish up some work for my CPs... #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookworm #booknerd #booklove #instabooks #yabooks #yareads #alwaysreading #ilovebooks #authorsofinstagram #authorlife #yaauthor

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Cover Reveal: Shadow by Christi J. Whitney

I am so pleased to participate in the cover reveal for Christi J. Whitney’s second book in The Romany Outcasts Series – SHADOW. I’ve already had the please of reading it, and let me tell you, this novel is so, so, SO good!!  Check out the blurb and the excerpt to see what I’m talking about. You’ll definitely want to pre-order this one. SHADOW The Romany Outcasts Series Book Two by Christi J.…

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Excerpt Blitz: The Darkest Lie by Pintip Dunn

I’m thrilled to take part in the Excerpt Blitz for Pintip Dunn’s upcoming YA thriller, THE DARKEST LIE! This novel sounds A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, but don’t take my word for it..Check out the book below, along with the teaser excerpt, and be sure to enter the giveaway! THE DARKEST LIE by Pintip Dunn Publisher: Kensington Publishing Release Date: June 28, 2016 “The mother I knew would never do those things.…

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