*I'll have another big autism rec coming a little later this month, stay tuned!
**Also, please forgive me if I mess up terminology. I'm open to all corrections. (4/4)
#readingrecommendations #autismacceptance #loveatfirstflight #jowatsonauthor #indiaholtonauthor #theornithologistsfieldguidetolove
The second is a historical fantasy romance by India Holton (@india.holton). Both are sweet spring treats. Enjoy! (3/4)
The first is a cute rom-com, Love at First Flight by Jo Watson (@jowatsonwrites). (2/4)
It's time for some reading recs! April is Autism Acceptance Month* and I am proud to feature two stellar books with neurodivergent representation.** (1/4)
☑ Share homemade salsa
☑ Enjoy nature
☑ Rest and refresh
☑ Have fun
☑ Get to know the most amazing writers (2/2)
Many thanks to @kchowrites, @atruebooks, @gamwyn, @karajmcdowellbooks, @katyprose, @ms.madeleine.elizabeth, and @katierizzo007. 💖
#writerretreat #northernaz #andadoggonamedvadertoo
First Writer Retreat Goals:
☑ Begin We Need Diverse Books Native Intensive Application
☑ Start revising YA time travel romance
☑ Read for pleasure
☑ Start a craft book (1/2)
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#tucsonfestivalofbooks #seansherman #siouxchef #cynthialeitichsmith #sashapeytonsmith #cassandrajames #saracieajfennell
6) Selfie with Cynthia Leitich Smith (@cynthialeitichsmith), Native kidlit author, who was very patient and encouraging, 7 & 8) Most of my book haul (some given away to friends and kiddos not pictured), first stack not signed (alas I am only human lol) and the second signed. Whew! <3 (4/5)
3) The "Sioux Chef," Sean Sherman (@the_sioux_chef), giving a talk and cooking demonstration featuring foods indigenous to the Tucson area, 4) Desert salad sourced from Tohono O'odham ingredients, 5) Selfie with Sean Sherman (3/5)
1) Selfie with writer friends @kchowrites and @katyprose, 2) Step into the Dark Side of YA Panel with authors Saraciea J. Fennell (@sj_fennell), Cassandra James (@authorcassjames), and Sasha Peyton Smith (@sashapeytonsmith) (2/5)
My second annual trip to the Tucson Festival of Books was a smashing success! So happy to share pictures of excellent panels, writer friends, author selfies, and of course, my book haul. Once again, can't wait for next year! (1/5)
I had many thoughts, especially about the latter, so there's a bit more than usual. As always, happy reading! (3/3)
#readingrecommendations #findingmyway ##MalalaYousafzai #carolinefraserprairiefires #LauraIngallsWilder #WomensHistoryMonth
The first is an autobiography by female education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafazi (@malala) and the second is a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography by Caroline fraser about American writer Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the beloved Little House books.(2/3)
Hello all! Here are my monthly recs in honor of Women's History Month. (1/3)
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Belated Valentine's Day, everyone! Spent a weekend surrounded by love: friends, kids, and of course, my sweetheart. Had dinner at Melting Pot with a stop for book shopping, as usual. I hope you had a great weekend.
#valentinesday #bookhaul #meltingpot #flowerschocolatespromisesyoudontintendtokeep
Good news: It's fantasy, which tends to be longer, only 4K over, and there's plenty of revision to come. But for now, we celebrate! :) <3 (3/3)
#FirstDrafts #yafantasy #writersjourney #pathtopublication #amwriting
Second, I've finished my latest first draft, the one based on Aztec mythology! Bad news: I failed to keep it under 100K, despite my very best efforts (I have always been an overwriter). (2/3)
They say to celebrate small wins on your writing journey, so I'm very happy to share two things that happened last week. First, I got a partial request from an agent on Storm Singer. I've had a few of these before, so it's very likely to result in further rejection, but here's to hoping! (1/3)
Happy reading! (3/3)
#readingrecs #BlackHistoryMonth #angiethomasauthor #TheHateUGive #somedaymaybebook #onyinwabineliauthor
Both are challenging and tackle, heavy, difficult themes, but they are well worth the deep dive. (2/3)
Happy February, everyone! In honor of Black History Month, I've got two more stellar reads for you to check out. The first is award-winning YA contemporary novel The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (@angiethomas). The second: adult contemporary novel Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli (@onyiwrites). (1/3)
(Pic taken at Sunset Point in AZ. The mountains, while not quite the right type, gave it the proper epic feel, in my humble opinion. <3) (4/4)
#whenthelightreturns #joannaruthmeyer #localazauthor #fantasyromanceseries
Recommended for anyone who understands the currently very timely and timeless message of the power of stories that showcase the light's eventual win against the ever prevailing dark. Be ready to snatch this up when it comes out in May! (3/4)
It has strong LOTR vibes crossed with all the sacrificial love found in childhood favorite series The Chronicles of Prydain. As with the first book, there are a lot of delicious twists and turns to discover. (2/4)
It was my honor to receive an ARC (advanced reader copy) of Joanna Ruth Meyer's When the Light Returns. This epic conclusion to the The Winter Dark duology (begun in While the Dark Remains) shines bright in a world full of darkness. (1/4)
and 8) wonderful find at the Flagstaff's Bookman's (@bookmansaz): the complete set* of one of my favorite childhood YA fantasy series, the Young Wizards by the incomparable Diane Duane (@diane.duane).
*Series slightly out of order due to book size discrepancies. (3/4)
5) bird looks directly to camera, 6) 3/4 of the kids on the way back home, 7) Mike and the remaining kiddo... (2/4)
Snaps from our much needed trip to play in snow last weekend. Enjoy! <3
1) Gorgeous tree, 2) Mike and the younger two build a snowman, 3) older two kiddos in the snow, 4) with my beautiful Mama... (1/4)