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Romance in the Rain Blog Tour – Get to Know Chef Ivy

Published on November 9, 2012 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle13 Comments

I loved this idea of a group of writers from the same area getting together to make this world of writing a little less lonely. They write in different genres, but have one thing in common, they are serious writers.

I agreed to host this blog tour only if I could get a character interview with Chef Ivy Turnin. A couple of things about her struck me. 1) She is a chef, which is one of my fantasy professions and 2) The man of her dreams is a sexy Seattle Quarterback, which is one of my fantasy love interests (see a theme here).

Everyone, please welcome Chef Ivy:

1. What is your full name? In my family it’s tradition for the oldest child to be named after his or her father. My full name is Vincenza Antonia Turnin

2. Do you have a nickname? My friends call me Ivy.

3. Describe yourself? Physically, I am tall, but not overly thin like I was in high school. Because my job is so physically demanding, I work out regularly to increase my stamina, so I guess you could say I have an athletic build. I’m Italian with dark hair and hazel eyes just like my mother. Personality wise, I’m pretty intense when it comes to my job, but I also like to have fun. I’m a goofball at heart.

4. What is your most prized possession and why do you value it so much? My family’s restaurant. My grandparents started Vincenzo’s in the heart of the Pike’s Street Market after WWII, and our family has owned it ever since. My parents and grandparents are retired now. The restaurant belongs to me and my little brother. He lives on the east coast, and doesn’t have much interest in the business, but I couldn’t imagine any other life. My earliest memories are of being in the kitchen and watching my family laugh, love, and cook.

5. What one word best describes your personality? Earnest.

6. How did you become a chef? Cooking is in my blood. Most of what I learned was from years of observing my grandfather make his mouthwatering creations. My parents insisted I attend college, so the obvious choice was culinary art school.

7. What is your favorite meal to prepare? Puttenesca. When I was a little girl my grandpa translated the word for me, which in Italian roughly means whore. I would ask my mom to make it, just to say the word, and not get into trouble for my naughty mouth. Stupid, I know, but I was only eight.

8. What is your food guilty pleasure? Cannoli

9. What would be your last meal be? Caesar salad with fresh anchovy paste, my grandmother’s baked Manicotti, and lots of Cannoli.

10. What traits do you look for in a significant other? Honesty, integrity, and a sense of humor.

11. What meal would you prepare to get someone to fall in love with you? I made salmon Puttenesca for Sam and it worked. He fell in love with me that first night.

12. Why do you think food brings people closer together? Everybody has to eat, and sitting around a table to partake in a hearty meal invites comments, and comments lead to conversations. My parents always insisted we sit down to dinner together. It was my favorite part of the day.

13. Would you give up your career for love? I would give up a lot of things for love, but cooking isn’t one of them. It would literally be like cutting off both my arms. If Sam was traded to another team, I would move with him. I think staring a second restaurant would be a great adventure. I want my children to have the same kind of experience growing up as I had a Vicenzo’s. It is much more than a career. It’s a way of life.

Well, thanks Ivy. I appreciate your time and I can’t wait to see what happens between you and Sam.

Title: Romance in the Rain (A Seattle Anthology)

Authors: Kristine Cayne, Dawn Kravagna, Charlotte Russell, Sherri Shaw, Clare Tisdale, Marianne Stillings

Publisher: Kristine Cayne

Release Date: October 15, 2012

Pages: 360

Blurb:From the pioneer days of Seattle through the smoke-filled clouds of WWII and into the present, Romance in The Rain takes readers on a journey with four generations of the strong-willed and passionate Caldwell family. The anthology of six novellas is a collaboration of the Seattle-based Rainy Day Writers group.

Splendor in the Moss by Charlotte Russell—By the spring of 1853 Englishman James Caldwell has traveled thousands of miles in a quest to find a place to call home. Newly settled Seattle isn’t that place and he’s ready to move on again when widowed Mattie Jensen marches into his life as somber as a cloudy day. But James can see through the solemn haze to Mattie’s strength and passion. Now he has a reason to stay, if he can just convince Mattie to take a second chance on love—and him. (22,000 words)

Final Approachby Marianne Stillings—With the world at war, Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Service pilot Lt. Charlene (Charlie) Thompson faces personal battles as well. Pearl Harbor left her a widowed bride, certain love would never come again – but battle-scarred Capt. Joe Caldwell has other ideas for the beautiful lady flyer, if he can just keep her safe from the secret saboteur who’s already taken the life of Charlie’s best friend. (17,000 words)

Love Phantom by Dawn Kravagna—University of Washington, 1983: A great place to get an education and meet single men. Drama major Kara Caldwell prefers to hide behind the characters in her plays, yet feels pressure to live up to the example set by her brave and witty grandmother, a veteran of WWII. Can she learn to overcome her reticence and prejudices to discover which guy truly cares for her–and who is just putting on an act? (17,000 words)

What’s Wrong with Mr. Perfect? by Sherri Shaw—No sooner did Chef Ivy Turin wish to meet the perfect man than Sam Rockney walked into her restaurant. But is the sexy Seattle quarterback for real or is there something wrong with Mr. Perfect? (17,000 words)

Shelter from the Stormby Clare Tisdale—Seven years and one broken heart later, JD Caldwell returns to Seattle to pick up the pieces of his old life, never imagining he will fall for Maya—the mysterious woman who lets him into her house and bed but keeps the door to her heart tightly closed. When their summer fling takes an unexpectedly serious turn and Maya gives him his walking papers, JD has to decide whether their love—and his legacy—is worth fighting for.(21,000 words)

Aftershocks by Kristine Cayne—When Seattle is struck by a devastating earthquake, technical rescue firefighter Jamie Caldwell must save his estranged wife and daughter from the wreckage of a collapsed building. He’s defied the odds hundreds of times, but will his luck finally run out for good? (24, 000 words)

RAINY DAY WRITERS

Writing fiction is difficult and lonely and more often than not, the “normal” people in your life don’t understand the writing process and can’t fathom why you are possessed and obsessed with finding the perfect word or phrase that says exactly what you want to say right where you want to say it. Only other writers comprehend and accept that kind of torment.

To fill this need to surround herself with like-minded obsessive-compulsive self-doubting lunatics, in 2005, Marianne Stillings, who writes Romantic Suspense, established what came to be known as The Rainy Day Writers.

There were only two requirements for joining the group: You must be serious about writing and getting published, and any criticisms of co-members’ work be honest, gentle, and kind.

Over the years, the membership has changed; some people moved on, others joined. The group we have now has been stable and constant since 2009. The Rainy Day Writers are a family.

Charlotte Russell joined the group in 2006 at the suggestion of a former member. Charlotte writes Historical Romance.

Dawn Kravagna became a member in the spring of 2007 because of a writers’ list where Marianne had posted looking for new members. Dawn writes Comedy and Mystery.

In the Autumn of 2007, Sherri Shaw found her way to the group because she and Marianne happened to sit at the same table at the Emerald City Writer’s Conference that year. Sherri writes Historical Romance and Paranormal Historical Romance.

Clare Tisdale joined in 2008 as the result of an email Marianne posted on the Greater Seattle Chapter Romance Writer’s list seeking new members. Clare writes Contemporary Romance.

Kristine Cayne found the group in 2009 because she won Marianne’s raffle basket at the Emerald City Writer’s Conference that year. The basket included an offer to critique the winner’s manuscript—an evaluation that resulted in an invitation to join. Kristine writes Romantic Suspense.

For more information on Romance in the Rain and the Rainy Day Writers, visit them at http://www.seattlerainydaywriters.com

Romance in the Rain Excerpts

Splendor in the Moss by Charlotte Russell

After telling the dog to stay, he steered her away from the Jensens’ cabin, towards the woods to the south. “Thank you.”

“For what?”

“Giving me the time of day. You were gone for such a long while, I wasn’t certain you’d come back.”

“I had to fight my better judgment.”

James laughed. He couldn’t put on airs around Mattie if he tried.

Final Approach by Marianne Stillings

“You were there.” Caldwell’s voice was quiet as though he were speaking to a timid child. He took a step toward her. “You saw it, didn’t you. Didn’t you, Charlie?” Another step. And another. Suddenly, he was standing before her and she was standing, too, and his arms came around her as she pressed her head against his strong shoulder and for the first time in a year, she felt safe. Safe enough to relive the agony—and let it go. Safe enough to let someone be strong—so she could be weak. Safe enough—to cry.

And so she did.

What’s Wrong with Mr. Perfect? by Sherri Shaw

“Somehow I can’t picture you as a nerd.” You’re too perfect, Ivy silently added, fingering the amulet at her throat. It hummed under her fingertips as the vendor’s words skated across her mind: If you truly want to find the perfect man, and restore your faith in true love, then this necklace will be your good luck talisman.” She dropped her hand, shaking off the crazy notion. It was merely a coincidence that she wished to meet the man of her dreams and Sam showed up. The necklace had nothing to do with it. Right?”

Shelter from the Storm by Clare Tisdale

A shadow crossed the window, and JD looked up in time to see a seagull fly by. Beyond the downtown high rises, the waters of the Puget Sound lay brooding, glazed by morning mist. Much as JD hated starting over again, he realized that if he had to, he’d rather do it here than anywhere else. Seattle was his home; he belonged here. Maya and her beach house had helped confirm that for him.

Aftershocksby Kristine Cayne

Adrenaline surging through her system, Erica hung onto the doorjamb as the quake rocked the old courthouse. The building swayed and groaned, windows rattled and shattered as the earth continued to tremble. Cracks raced across the ceiling and plaster dust showered down, covering everything in a thin white film. She’d lived in Seattle all her life but had never experienced a quake as powerful as this one.

And her daughter was all alone.

AND NOW TIME FOR THE GIVEAWAYS:

All giveaway ends November 22, 2012 at midnight. Make sure to only enter the giveaway you are eligible for.

Giveaway for US residents only.

Grand Prize:

1 autographed copy of Deadly Obsession + SWAG

1 autographed copy of Deadly Addiction + SWAG

The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever, by Julia Quinn (autographed copy)

Blood Trinity, by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love

1 e-book copy of “Falling Angel” by Clare Tisdale

1 handmade shell necklace by Clare Tisdale

A handmade afghan crocheted by Marianne Stillings

1 autographed copy of AROUSING SUSPICIONS

1 autographed copy of SATISFACTION

1 autographed copy of KILLER CHARMS

1 bag of truffles from Seattle Chocolates

3 chocolate bars from Seattle Chocolates

$15 Starbucks giftcard

1 autographed copy of Cattle Capers: Search For The MooMoo Pearl by Dawn Kravagna

Prize #5:

1 ecopy Deadly Obsession by Kristine Cayne

1 print copy Accidental Cinderella, by Nancy Robards Thompson

1 print copy Everything I Know About Love I Learned From Romance Novels, by Sarah Wendell

Prize #6:

1 ecopy Deadly Addiction by Kristine Cayne

1 print copy The Angel in My Arms, by Stephanie Sloane

1 print copy The Naughty List, by Donna Kauffman, Cynthia Eden and Susan Fox (autographed by

Susan Fox)

Prize #7:

1 ecopy Deadly Addiction by Kristine Cayne

1 print copy Tsunami Blue, by Gayle Ann Williams

1 print copy A Tale of Two Demon Slayers, by Angie Fox (autographed copy)

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Giveaway for both US and International residents.

Prize #1:

1 ecopy Deadly Obsession

1 ecopy of A Week to Be Wicked by Tessa Dare

1 ecopy of The Sergeant’s Lady by Susanna Fraser

Prize #2:

1 ecopy Deadly Obsession

1 ecopy of Unraveled by Courtney Milan

1 ecopy of Unlocked, a novella by Courtney Milan

Prize #3:

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1 ecopy of One Night in London by Caroline Linden

1 ecopy of Ruined by Rumor by Alyssa Everett

Prize #4:

1 ecopy Deadly Obsession

1 ecopy of Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase

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1 ecopy DeadlyAddiction

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Insecure Writer’s Support Group

Published on November 7, 2012November 7, 2012 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle17 Comments

Thanks to our Ninja Captain Alex and welcome, LG Keltner and CM Brown. Apparently we have gotten so insecure, that Alex needed some help. We are a difficult group to support.

I don’t have an insecurity this months so much as a revelation and a warning.

I had it in my mind I couldn’t call myself a writer until I had actually written something and in June I wrote my first novel.

But, now I am starting to think like a writer, too.

Let me explain what I mean. I have been traveling in China for the last two days. Something that isn’t easy to do in the smaller cities if you don’t have at least an elementary grasps of the language, but it is fairly safe.

Everyone once in a while, I get this anxiety fueled feeling that at some point I could be kidnapped. That has probably more to do with National Geographic Channel shows like Locked up Abroad. To my credit, I’m not stupid. If you go to an airport with heroine duct taped to your abdomen, you deserve to be locked up abroad.

But, I was in a cab this morning heading to the airport and the thought creeped in my mind. And, you know my next thought.

Thank God I backed up my current WIP before I left for this trip.

Now isn’t that just like a writer to think about her work before her life.

My warning: Make sure you back up your work before you leave the house just in case you get kidnapped. When you return, you won’t have to started from the beginning on your chick lit bestseller. Priorities.

Have a great month everyone and for those Nano’er out there, just keep writing.

Quick Trip to see the Terra Cotta Warriors – Amazing!

Tattoo Tuesday – Tyler Wiechman

Published on November 6, 2012November 6, 2012 by Sydney Aaliyah MichelleLeave a comment

Please join me in welcoming Tyler Wiechman.

No, your eyes are do not deceive you. It is the web slinger himself tattooed on Tyler’s arm.

Sing it with me: Spider man, Spider man, Does whatever a spider can. Spins a web, any size, Catches thieves just like flies. Look Out! Here come the Spiderman.

Ok, now that I got that out of my system, read on to learn what inspires Tyler’s ink. Tyler makes his favorite action heroes look so cool.

5 Questions

1. How old were you when you got your first tattoo?

2. What made you want to get your first tattoo?

Religion–I’m no longer religious and actually the current sleeve is covering up my first tattoo

3. How many tattoos do you have?

4. What is your tattoo story? If you have more then one tattoo, tell me about your first or your favorite?

I don’t have a specific tattoo story, but the story behind the current sleeve is my love of marvel comics and how I’ve been inspired as a fiction writer, by many of the characters throughout that universe. Some of my other tattoos symbolize my love of music, the loss of friends, my love of writing, and other fun geeky things (like star wars!)

5. Tattoos on a significant other, like or dislike? Why?

It depends on the girl (and the ink for that matter). A good girl with some good ink is pretty awesome. Poor artwork and sloppy coloring is just disappointing.

Twitter: @twiechman

Blog: twiechman.wordpress.com

Related Blog: Tyler has some background work done on the two tattoos shown above. Check it out.

If you would like to be featured on Tattoo Tuesday, let me know in the comments below.

My Weekly Update – Best Day of NaNoWriMo

Published on November 4, 2012November 4, 2012 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle9 Comments

Best Day of NaNoWriMo – Every week I will share an entry from my NaNoWriMo Daily Updates.

Today’s Date: November 3, 2012

Word Count: 4,681

Observations: Let me share with you a series of tweets I did today and maybe you can get a good idea of how my day went.

Needless to say it was a good day. I had one of those moments that make writing so worth while and reminds me why I do this. I was writing along; in the zone. I finish a chapter and look up and 2 hours had past and 2,458 words had been written and I just felt a sense of calm. I was having a bliss moment. And that was the reward. The foot massage was a bonus.

I was also impressed with how creative I am still able to get with this story even though I have outlined it to death. I was writing and added a new character that I never even though of before. I also found a tool to further demonstrate the relationship between the two guys in the story. I would share it with you, but then it would ruin the story. Sorry.

Any way, today will be a day to remember in the history books of Sydney Aaliyah’s writing career. I guess it’s a good thing I’m writing it down.

Quick hits: My new favorite writing spot;Baker and Spice. Apparently a lovely lunch of pumpkin soup, corn muffin, small latte and carrot cake were the perfect combination to fuel me through my “bliss” writing session today.

Blog Tour Week at Sydney Aaliyah

Last week, three Blog Tours stopped by Sydney Aaliyah. I really enjoyed turning my blog over to help promote other authors. I felt so selfless, so generous. Who am I kidding, I enjoyed letting someone else write the content for a change. 😉

Seriously, all three featured some great content. Check them out:

The Treason Blog Tour – S.M. Boyce – insanely good and valuable information about Boyce’s timeline from idea to publication.

OMAR by Craig Thompson Blog Tour

Prophecy of the Most Beautiful by Diantha Jones Blog Tour

If you are organizing a Blog Tour consider me as one of your stops. I would be happy to have you, especially if you do all the work.

More Nano Post

7 Tips for NaNoWriMo – my favorite is #6
NaNoWriMo Survival Guide – hint, it has something to do with coffee.
This is NaNo. This is my nightmare. – The title says it all.

New Followers

Will at What if it All means Something – I also featured him in More Nano Post

Jennifer at Italian Brat’s Obsessions

Mr. Hipps

Next Weeks Schedule

Tuesday – Tattoo Tuesday – Tyler Wiechman

Thursday – Sydney Quotes the Movies – Anna Karenina

Friday – Romance in the Rain Blog Tour – I interview a Chef

Sunday – My Weekly Update

For those of you doing NaNoWriMo, let me know your word count in the comments below and keep up the good work.

The Treason Blog Tour – S.M. Boyce

Published on November 2, 2012 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle4 Comments

I really enjoy the idea of using Blog Tour’s as a marketing tool for books. As you can tell by my blog this week, when I like something, I jump head first into. So, here is the third of three blog tours that made stops at Sydney Aaliyah this week.

I am really excited to be a host on The Treason Blog Tour. When Boyce put out the call for tour stops, I replied, but explained to her I am not much into reviews or conducting author interviews, leave that to the experts. What I wanted her to share with you is her timeline from idea to the published product. Welcome Boyce.

Hey everyone! Thanks for having me. I’m S. M. Boyce (call me Boyce), a paranormal and fantasy novelist and author of the Grimoire Trilogy: a paranormal fantasy series with a bit of romance and a lot of action.

Sydney asked me over today to talk about my publishing process from idea to publication…which is a huge, massive process I couldn’t possibly outline in full detail in the course of a single blog post.

In lieu of writing a thesis (or another book), I will give you the summary of each stage with what I think are the key steps. I also suggest you check out Boyce’s Guide to Writing, a free blog rife with how-to posts, guest features, awards lists, and more to help you learn from the mistakes that I (and other successful authors) have already made.

What You’ll Need

1) An amazing idea.

2) A Critique Circle. In an ideal world, your critique circle is made up of about 3 people you trust and respect to give you suggestions on areas that need to be rewritten.

3) Copyeditors. They catch the plot holes, motivation errors, and other conceptual mistakes.

4) A Proofreader. The proofreader finds all the typos, missing commas, and misused words you left in the manuscript on accident. Everyone must have someone proofread their work. More on that later.

5) Vendors. Cover art, formatting, book tours, and a host of other expenses can add up if you’re not careful. You can check out this list of vendors I’ve found helpful to get an idea of where to start.

6) Patience. This ain’t easy, but it is rewarding.

Concept

This goes back to the first thing you need to publish a book: an amazing idea.

It doesn’t matter if you’re the best writer in the world…if you have a bland idea, your book won’t sell. Get in online critique groups like Scribophile to learn how to workshop others’ work. Reach out to other authors and make connections. Network. Read technique books like On Writingto learn more about the craft of writing. Daydream and take an idea journal with you everywhere you go to jot down ideas, quotes, and inspiration as it comes to you.

Outline

Not everyone needs an outline, but I do. It gives me direction and lets me add in easter eggs, foreshadowing, and greater detail than I would be able to add if I were to pants it.

Here’s a question for the comments: do you use an outline? Why or why not?

Outline Critique

Before I even write the first draft, I sit down with the two people I write for: my husband, and my dad. “The people you write for” is a popular concept perpetuated by Stephen King’s On Writing. The idea is to keep someone in mind when you write your book and think of their reactions to your story as you go through. This can help keep you on task.

I let the men I write for read my outline before I sit down to write. Giving them my outline helps me make sure the idea is worth writing in the first place. Though this means they know what will happen, that’s not always true. I often deviate from my outline as I write, so sometimes they are just as surprised as anyone else when a new plot point develops.

First Draft

It’s going to suck. Don’t worry about it. You’ll fix the weak writing and plot holes in the rewrite phase, but the goal now is to sit down and get it out. If you want more on this step, make sure to check out the technique section of Boyce’s Guide to Writing.

First Draft Rewrites

I never show anyone my real first draft (the one from the previous section). I always re-read and make adjustments to the concept when I find plot holes. There’s still weak writing here and there, and I clean that up before I send it to the copyeditor. But for the first draft, the point is to get the concept and early dialogue/narrative down.

Critiquing Workshop

I send the rewritten first draft to my critiquers when I feel good about the book’s direction. In an ideal world, your critique circle is made up of about 3 people you trust and respect to give you suggestions on areas that need to be rewritten. I have one writer, one book addict who loves my genre, and one of the people for whom I write (hubby dearest).

Give them about two months. If they need longer, look into finding someone else. Whatever you do, make sure you respect them and don’t hound them for the MS back. Get all time estimates before you send the book to them.

While your critiquers are going over your first draft, start creating your marketing plan and contacting vendors. Get a cover artist, proofreader, and all the other vendors you’ll need now. Booking early means you’ll get to do it on your schedule, rather than filling in the gaps in the vendors’ schedules.

Once you have the cover, do a cover reveal and create a page on each of the major review sites for it. Encourage people to add it to their TBR list.

Rewrites

When the critiquers give you their input, sit down and rewrite. It’ll be exciting to see your book developing, but you’ll also get frustrated. Just remember why you’re doing this—it’s fun. Don’t rush or put too much stress on yourself. If this is your career choice, you’ll go through this process plenty more times. You can’t burn out.

Remember that not all feedback is necessarily good for you or your book, so it’s important to learn the distinction between helpful and harmful feedback. Having a workshopping background (remember, you can use Scribophile if you don’t have a local workshop) will help you develop this natural instinct for judging feedback.

Copyediting

You must have at least one professional copyeditor look at your book before you publish. They catch the plot holes, motivation errors, and other conceptual mistakes. I have about 5 in case one misses anything. One is a bookworms and avid reader, one is my dad (the other person for whom I write), two are fellow authors, and one is a professional copyeditor with whom I trade this copyediting service. That is, she copyedits my book and, in exchange, I copyedit hers. It’s a great balance.

Rewrites (Again)

Ugh. It starts to get rough here because you’ve read your book so many times at this point. Hang in there. Don’t rush, and don’t give up.

Proofreader

Once you are 100% happy with your changes, send your manuscript to your proofreader. You can find many proofreaders for about $250-$300, which is reasonable for a 100k word manuscript.

You should also send out the ARC as soon as you’re comfortable with your MS. Including a disclaimer/reminder that ARCs have typos in them might help.

Soft Release

This is optional. I publish the book on all major distribution sites about 2-3 weeks before the official release date—so, when I send it to the proofreader. I don’t tag the book or even link it to my author account yet because it hasn’t been proofread yet. I also order the print proof now so that I can just upload changes once I get the manuscript back from the proofreader.

The whole point of the soft release is to allow reviewers to add their reviews before your “formal” release. That way, you don’t start off opening weekend with zero reviews.

The longer you give reviewers, the more reviews you’ll see before your official release date. It’s a hard balance between just wanting to get it out there and having enough reviews when you formally publish.

Publish

Once you get the manuscript back from your proofreader and make the final changes, spread the changes to your eBook and print editions.

Keep in mind that, at the moment, I do all of my own book formatting. Bits of this timeline won’t work if you hire a book formatter…in that scenario, you’d really need to have your final edition before the formatting can happen. Your timeline will differ based on your methods.

Marketing & PR

I recommend you always create a marketing plan before you publish the book…long before. Check out the marketing section of my writing website to get tips and suggestions on what to do.

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Thanks for having me today! If you have any questions, feel free to add them below or head over to my writing website to search for the answer. I’m always up for a chat, so feel free to ping me on Twitter, too! My contact info is below. Stay awesome.

About S. M. Boyce

Boyce writes fantasy and paranormal fiction. She’s a sarcastic twit, but she still has friends because some people seem to like that. Her Creative Writing degree qualifies her to serve you french fries, but it helps her write books, too. She’s currently working on the YA epic fantasy series the Grimoire Trilogy.