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Making the book search part of the fun…

I'm deep into a new writing project, but wanted to share this curated list I put together for a new and unique book discovery site. Shepherd.com focuses on creating a different kind of online book discovery experience that supports authors and their readers. Check out my list: The Best Books with Girls and Dragons, or …

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A Happy Birthday Giveaway to Celebrate Dragon’s Truth!

Enter to win a copy of my award-winning debut YA Fantasy! Full Details at the end of this post. It's a strange, strange world for all of us right now. I'm not on the front lines in a hospital, grocery store, emergency service, or government crisis center, etc. But I so appreciate and care about …

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Happy Half-Birthday, Dragon’s Truth!

It’s hard for me to believe that September 30 will mark the six-month anniversary of the publication of Dragon’s Truth! The weeks have flown by and I have truly enjoyed sharing Rhyan Kember’s story and connecting with readers at libraries, bookstores, and festivals, and I’m looking forward to upcoming school events and classroom visits. To …

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Writing Secret #1: Where do You Get Your Ideas?

Hatching a new idea... Every time I attend an author event, this question is asked. I’ve answered it and I’ve heard other authors answer it. And, frankly, I think most of us have been doing some very creative fibbing. Seriously. I’ve come to believe that anyone who answers this question in a straightforward, I-have-the-answer-you-are-looking-for way …

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A Writer’s Adventures in Publishedland

Leanne at the Kids Read Book Festival in Poughkeepsie, NY It's a little over a month since Dragon's Truth released. I want to sincerely thank my family, my friends, my readers, and my publisher for helping to successfully launch my first book into the world. The initial two weeks were an absolute whirlwind--I spent a …

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