Once Was Lost by Sara Zarr (Including Video from Launch Party)

Once Was Lost by Sara Zarr is Sara’s best book yet.
15-year-old Sam has always been defined as the pastor’s daughter.  But not all is well behind closed doors.  Citing the pressures of being a pastor’s wife, Sam’s mother is an alcoholic who after one too many DUI’s is now in treatment.  But it’s not a [...]

Book Expo America!

(This post is sticky, scroll down for newer posts.  Or at least I think it’s sticky.)

If you’re visiting today from or as a result of BookExpo America – welcome!  I’m thrilled and excited to be a part of this fantastic trade show!
I’ve always been a passionate reader, in fact, I’ve kept  a journal since I [...]

BookExpo America & the 48 Hour Book Challenge – What You Need to Know

This is a bit of a housekeeping post.  Many of you may (or may not) know that I’m heading out to New York City to attend BookExpo America, the North American publishing premiere trade show on May 29th-31st.  To say I’m excited, is an understatement!  I’m also nervous.  This is my first time going to [...]

LA Times Festival of Books, Part 3: In Which I Meet Some Awesome Authors (And Vlog About Them Too!)

This is my third post about attending the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. I previously posted a vlog with Trish and Amy and also a photo post about meeting some wonderful book bloggers.  Today’s post is all about the authors!  I LOVE authors!  I can not believe how many wonderful authors I was able [...]

The LA Times Festival of Books, Part 2: In Which I Meet Awesome Book Bloggers

If you had told me a year ago that I would be willing to shell out a couple hundred bucks and book a flight to go down to the LA Times Festival of Books with the intention of meeting people that I only “knew” online, I would have told you that you were crazy!  Not [...]