the site of middle grade author Jackie Yeager
We’ve all experienced how slow the publishing industry moves sometimes. It seems like it chugs along. It takes forever to hear back from literary agents. It takes forever to hear back from publishers. It takes forever to get your contract, your edits, and your book cover. And it really feels like forever until you hold… Continue reading The Publishing Train
Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at an elementary school in my city…my first unofficial author visit. And it was so much fun! I spoke with two fourth grade classes about books and writing and inventions. Amazing! But I wasn’t sure it would be that way… The Rochester Children’s Book Festival is a… Continue reading The Author-Impostor Visit
Hey Everyone, So it hit me today that summer is winding down and I’m not even sad. Sure, I love summer. I love the slower pace, the freed up calendar, the warm weather, the cute wedges and flip flops and all that. But for me, the final days in August are definitely not slower paced and… Continue reading Swirl and Spark Weekly
Hey Guys, Guess what? The release date of SPIN THE GOLDEN LIGHT BULB is less than 5 months away and it’s now available for preorder! And do you know what that means? It means my book is real and this is really happening! *Squee!!* Here’s the link from the publisher where you can order from Amazon or Barnes… Continue reading Swirl and Spark Weekly
Good morning! I think it’s time I posted a new Q& A from the Writers Around the World Series, don’t you? I’m happy to introduce you to a lovely writer from South Africa! Meet Romy Sommers… Hi Romy, Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by the site. First things first. What… Continue reading Meet Romy Sommer
Hi Everyone, It’s time for our latest Writers Around the World Interview…a Q &A with the lovely writer, Kellie Doherty. I had a fantastic time on Sunday, drinking tea, and catching up with her. I think you’ll like reading what Kellie had to say…enjoy! Hi Kellie! Thank you so much for taking the time to… Continue reading Meet Kellie Doherty
Hey guys! I have a fabulous writer to introduce you to today in our Writers Around the World Q & A series. Meet Caitlin LaRue… Caitlin, thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. I’m having a blast in this series hearing from writers from all over, and hopefully our blog… Continue reading Meet Caitlin LaRue
It’s official! THE CRIMSON FIVE: Spin the Golden Light Bulb has a release date, and it’s one year from today… January 2, 2018! YAY!!!!!!! (and YIKES!) I apologize in advance for the non- stop posts on this subject. I’m sorry, I just can’t help it. I’ve dreamed of this whole book debut thing happening for… Continue reading One Year and Counting…
I’ve never written an end of the year post. But this year was a bit different for me so I thought I’d give it a try. As some of you might remember, I signed with Rebecca Angus, my literary agent, in August of 2015. By spring of 2016, we had been through the first round… Continue reading 2016: A Year to Treasure
Hey Guys! It’s September. Can you even believe it? I mean what the heck. Did someone flip the calendar pages faster this summer? Seriously. What’s the deal? I didn’t even have a chance to acknowledge my blog’s birthday. Not even a mention on the site—and that’s so sad!! So… Happy 3rd Birthday to Swirl and… Continue reading Swirl and Spark is 3 Years Old!
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