Author Archives: Meredith

Do you NaNo?

Oct 29 2012 Posted by Meredith

NaNoWriMo has been on my radar screen since 2001 or so, but I’ve never actually participated. Laziness, lack of inspiration, being overwhelmed by a demanding day job, I’ve had a whole host of excuses. But this year actually seems like … Continue reading →

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That time I got a book deal

Oct 25 2012 Posted by Meredith

So … yeah. No need to beat around the bush. I have a book deal! Here, I’ll let Publisher’s Weekly tell you all about it. (And a HUGE thanks to Pam for forwarding me the announcement because I would have … Continue reading →

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A Brief Word on Advice

Aug 30 2012 Posted by Meredith

When I was a newbie writer eager to learn about the publishing industry, I did what most newbie writers did—hit the Internet with such force that I became engulfed in a blazing whirlwind of website hopping. I was like a … Continue reading →

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And the winner of SOMETHING STRANGE AND DEADLY is …

Aug 02 2012 Posted by Meredith

RACHAEL M. Congrats, Rachael! I’ll be contacting you shortly. Thanks to everyone who entered, and if you didn’t win, well, go buy a copy, dang it. It’s worth it!

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Happy Release Day, SOMETHING STRANGE AND DEADLY! (With a Giveaway)

Jul 24 2012 Posted by Meredith

Today is the day SOMETHING STRANGE AND DEADLY by the wonderfully talented Susan Dennard hits shelves, and I am SO EXCITED! I’ve read this book (more than once), and let me tell you, it’s fantastic! It’s a fast-paced, hold-onto-your-hats read … Continue reading →

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A book recommendation: THE WICKED AND THE JUST by J. Anderson Coats

Jul 12 2012 Posted by Meredith

Cecily’s father has ruined her life. He’s moving them to occupied Wales, where the king needs good strong Englishmen to keep down the vicious Welshmen. At least Cecily will finally be the lady of the house. Gwenhwyfar knows all about … Continue reading →

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Guest post!

Jul 05 2012 Posted by Meredith

Just a quick note that I’m over on Pub(lishing) Crawl today, with a fairly personal post about the realities of the publishing industry and the lessons rejection has taught me. Plus, I’m giving away a signed ARC of SOMETHING STRANGE … Continue reading →