I quit smoking after 32 years. I was a light smoker, but I enjoyed the taste. And the relaxing rush of serotonin that never failed to calm my nerves. I quit mid-pack. I put it in my safe and promised myself I would not buy a new one. Yay me. Right. I have done great. … Continue reading For YOU. For Everyone. You need to read this, or you know someone who does.

Question: I write YA. How do I know what to steer away from? Answer: The following YA tropes The Brooding loner that no girl can resist OR perfectly handsome Protagonist full of angst Rebellious princesses- or clumsy princesses with weapons skills that beat the evil master.  Inauthentic dialogue- overdoing slang, dumbing-down, including trends, preaching moral … Continue reading Agent Questions Volume Twelve-30 YA Tropes

In case you missed my signing, here is a chance to win a free book! Amazon: https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/cbb9bd4d0c03d40c

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Hi all! Please excuse my lack of post last week. I will have another volume of Agent Questions very soon. I do ask that you send in more questions! I feel like I have over-run several subjects, but there are so many to choose from, I like to have choices that are relevant to you! … Continue reading Apology~ish

ARC REVIEW: The Key of F, by Jennifer Haskin FEBRUARY 26, 2018 OLIVIA @ PURELY OLIVIA2 COMMENTS Hello lovely readers! Today I’m here with a very exciting post- a review of The Key of F, a thrilling Young Adult fantasy that I was lucky enough to get an ARC of. This is my first ARC to review for … Continue reading Purely Olivia’s Review of The Key of F

Comp Titles   “Comp” titles, or comparable titles, are often requested or required from agent in their queries. Mostly, I believe, because comp titles are important to publishers. Unless it is required, you do not NEED to have comp titles in your query. Let me be clear here, even if you don’t research and find … Continue reading Agent Questions Volume Seven- Comp Titles

The Truth About Prologues I was asked this week for the truth about prologues. I gathered up what I had to say, but what I came up with was most easily summed up by the following article by Michael McDonagh. So, this week, your agent advice is not by me, but another author. I apologize. … Continue reading Agent Questions Volume Five- Prologues

So, the festivities continue... I am lucky enough to have four Christmases every year. My in-law's farm, our family of seven, my parent's house, and my ex-in-law's. When the kids were little, they were in such gift-shock by the fourth Christmas, they couldn't appreciate anything they got. Now that they are older, it's more fun. … Continue reading Christmas is over… now what?

Today I am sixteen, and a murderer. “Name?” Bored, relaxed eyelids turn up to see me. The lady in her mid-fifties gently runs a fingernail along her scalp, tucking a tendril of hair back into place. “Ivy,” I whisper. She just stares at me, expectantly. “Oh, ah, Ivy Killian.” Her hands hover over the keyboard, … Continue reading Short Story Contest entry

Daniel will give a digital copy of Beware the Bones to one randomly drawn commenter. Title: Beware the Bones Author: Daniel Lance Wright ISBN: Ebook: 978-1-62420-342-8 POD: 978-1977864017 Genre: Paranormal Romance Excerpt Heat Level: 1 Book Heat Level: 3 Buy at: Amazon, Barnes and Noble TAGLINE Lowell Strudemeyer had a death wish. Then, he runs head-on into … Continue reading Beware the Bones

THE KEY OF F – JENNIFER HASKIN Posted on 18 Nov 2017 by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Apocalyptic / Dystopian, Fantasy, Romance, Series, Young Adult *I received a free ARC of this book.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb:  Though Fale has never discovered who murdered her parents and left her orphaned as a child, she attempts to lead … Continue reading Review of: The Key of F – from Bookshine and Readbows

  DAVID WILL GIVEAWAY A DIGITAL COPY OF LOVE SICK LOVE Title: Love Sick Love Author: D. A. Cairns ISBN: 978-1-62420-340-4 Genre: Family Life / Marriage & Divorce Excerpt Heat Level: 1 Book Heat Level: 4 (contains a scene of rape)   Buy at: Amazon, Barnes and Noble     TAGLINE   Lovesick is a … Continue reading Love Sick Love

http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/new-agent-alert-jennifer-haskin-corvisiero-literary-agency New Agent Alert: Jennifer Haskin of Corvisiero Literary Agency By: Cris Freese | July 24, 2017 1 Reminder: This agent spotlight features Jennifer Haskin of Corvisiero Literary Agency. Remember, newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is likely building his or her client list.  About Jennifer: Jennifer Haskin is an agent, author, and portrait artist … Continue reading Writer’s Digest Spotlight

Saturday, November 04, 2017 Meet Jennifer Haskin - Author of The Key of F Jennifer Haskin is an author, and portrait artist who lives in Olathe, Kansas. She began working for The Corvisiero Agency in September of 2017, following a year at Metamorphosis Literary Agency. She assists in a Creative Writing workshop and runs weekly … Continue reading Interview with Crystal Otto

Kim's book is not only funny, it gives the layman a view into the life of an Injury Lawyer and follows rookie Jessica Snow on a slew of adventures as she tries to solve a murder mystery. It's a quick and enjoyable read that you won't want to miss!! https://www.amazon.com/Accidental-Lawyer-Kim-Hamilton/dp/1946920150/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503748933&sr=8-1&keywords=accidental+lawyer

LEARNING THE KEY OF F – AN INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR JENNIFER HASKIN ENTERTAINMENT, INTERVIEWS | OCTOBER 9, 2017 |  0 | BY JAYSANDLINWRITER Jennifer Haskin is a portrait artist who lives in Olathe, Kansas and does contract childcare work. She is a member of Saavy Authors, Missouri and Nebraska Writing Guilds. She won the Young Author’s award two years in a row, … Continue reading An interview of me with Geeks WorldWide…