Author of the Young Adult Series, The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart
The past few years have been a gut-twisting rollercoaster ride of occurrences for me. A lifelong dream of finding a publisher for my book sandwiched in between the unexpected death of two loved ones. The pandemic, homeschooling, lockdown, finishing my second book, my first book being published…so many unusual and life-changing events happening for an such extended… Continue reading The Highs, Lows, And Plateaus Of The Writing Process (And Life)
How often do you do something you’ve never done before? I feel as I have gotten older, the chances I take are fewer and usually much more calculated than when I was younger. For example, I’d never fly off to Argentina to work on a moment’s notice as I did in my early twenties – who would… Continue reading A Helping Hand: Finding Community With Fellow Writers and Young Adult Authors
It’s hard not to get caught up in a routine. Morning coffee, homework, working out, household chores – no matter who you are or what stage of life you’re in, you probably have a routine that works for you. Routines are mindless, easy. They take the worry and thinking out of life – just plod along the well-worn… Continue reading Breaking My Writing Routine And Doing Things A Little Differently For The Final Title In My YA Book Series
February 18, 2021 - I had one of those 'pinch me' moments when my hometown paper, The Palisadian Post published an interview with Karina Eid. A big thank you goes out to Trino Alvarez for taking the photo the paper used. https://www.palipost.com/corpus-christi-graduate-pens-debut-novel/
Today I’m heading back to work. I’m starting the final book in my YA series, The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart. While I didn’t get everything I wanted accomplished during my month off, I got a lot done. More important, though, I was able to take a much needed moment to breath and relax. Finishing my second book,… Continue reading Back To Work! Starting The Final Book In My YA Book Series, The Rise And Fall Of Dani Truehart
Spend the entire day speaking in nothing but conversation heart phrases. Not sure how much you’ll get done, but it’ll be interesting!Host a virtual “Galentine’s Day” Party – celebrate your besties with a safe, socially distanced soiree. (Don’t think I’ve forgotten about the men – yours is a Palentine’s Day Party – you’re welcome!)Grab a box of… Continue reading A Young Adult Book Author’s Top Ten Ideas For Valentine’s Day
Last week was an exciting week for me! I was interviewed by my hometown newspaper, I received more positive reviews for my book, my agent said she liked the second installment to my series, I was asked to autographed my book for someone and I received my first royalty check. Not too shabby for a small-town mom… Continue reading A Huge “Thank You!” From This YA Book Author
On January 31, 2021 - Deborah Kalb posted an interview with me about Rising Star on her website. Deborah worked for two decades as a Washington D.C. journalist. She is now an author of several books including The President and Me children's book series, Magic Hat and co-author of Haunting Legacy: Vietnam and the American… Continue reading Teen and Young Adult Author Michele Kwasniewski Featured on Deborah Kalb Books
On January 26, 2021 - Jaime's World featured an excerpt of RISING STAR for my RockStar Blog Tour. Check it out: https://arnoldjaime13.tumblr.com
Couldn't Find A Photo Of An Actual Percolator, ... I’m a week into my month-long vacation from writing. I’ve finally taken down my Christmas tree, the decorations are in boxes ready to be put away and half my closet is cleaned out. I’m not moving as quickly as I would like, but it’s progress. I’m also working daily… Continue reading The Perks Of Percolating During The YA Book Writing Process