The Crazy Business of Book Promotion

    I’m just in off the road from my maiden voyage, a two-week tour of the Pacific Northwest, peddling my debut book, CRAZY.  And boy, am I full of wisdom, the kind earned the hard way by jumping in feet first and totally blind!  In no particular order, here are...

Five Favorites from CRAZY

Today I’m lingering over a second cup of coffee, savoring the memories of the past three weeks.   It started with release day (October 20) and a whirlwind tour in the Pacific Northwest, culminating in the launch that saw twelve events over twelve days, and over...

Meet Rema, another Teen-acious Teen

Today I am pleased to welcome Rema Kodaimati, a Junior at Independence High in Mint Hill.  Her former teacher and fellow author Melissa Carpenter recommended her as a Teen-acious Teen. LP:  Rema, you have a unique story.  Fill us in on some of the details. RK: I  was...

THE LAUNCH TOUR

This whirlwind book launch tour is winding down, with two more events and a few days of R & R on the Oregon coast before heading home. What a learning and stretching experience it has been, so full of wonderful people and places! Thanksgiving dinner in October...