“If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.” This time one year ago, I couldn’t run one block without getting short of breath and giving up. I was 35 pounds heavier, dissatisfied with my body, but most of all, disappointed with myself. After graduating from Temple University in May 2010 and accepting a …

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Today, I’m pleased to welcome debut author Meredith Zeitlin to the blog! Meredith is the author of FRESHMAN YEAR & OTHER UNNATURAL DISASTERS which came out on March 1. Remember that episode of “Sex and the City,” the one where Carrie gets a book deal and the book is put together in about two months …

Author Guest Post: BOOK PUBLICITY: The Truth Behind the Myth or: How Not To Lose Your Mind When You Find Out Book PR is DIY or Not At All Read More »

Today, I am SO excited to welcome freelance journalist and author, Dana Sitar to the blog. Dana is here today to talk about a topic that is near and dear to my heart: marketing. More specifically, how authors can market their books to ensure that it gets picked up and read by those who will …

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In My Mailbox, started by Kristi from The Story Siren is an awesome weekly meme to post what books we’ve received this week; whether it was sent for review from a publisher, purchased at a book store, borrowed from the library, or won from a giveaway. From the library: Ruthless by Sara Shepard: Finally got my hands on …

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Today, I have a very special interview with Ellen Meister, author of the book THE OTHER LIFE.  Welcome Ellen! I think we’ve all dreamed of what life would be like had we made a different decision at one point or another. What made you decide to write a book with this very plot? It’s true …

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Today, I’m participating in Waiting on Wednesday, a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine. This event highlights the upcoming releases that we are eagerly awaiting! Today, I am waiting for… Seeing Cinderella by Jenny Lundquist (March 20 by Aladdin Mix) Check out this Goodreads summary: Calliope Meadow Anderson wishes her life could be more …

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Today, I’m participating in The Broke and Bookish’sweekly feature Top Ten Tuesday. The team at The Broke and Bookish have declared that they are going anti-Valentine’s Day this year and designated today’s topic: Top Ten Books That Broke My Heart A Little 1. Delirium by Lauren Oliver: The end of this book? Holy cliffhanger and tears… …

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