If I go a day or two without posting, it usually means one of several things. I might be busy. It might be a holiday. More than likely, however, it means I have no idea what to blog about. Seriously, sometimes my life is not that interesting. And believe it or not, something I don’t have anything to say. Shocking, but true.
I really didn’t think too much had happened in the last few days, but the more I look back on them, the more I realize, hey yeah, a lot kind of did happen.
For one thing, Cemetery Tours and Between Worlds keep getting great reviews. I think on Amazon, CT is up to 52 while BW is at 22. I’d love to see more, obviously, but for indie books about ghosts, that’s pretty okay.
Twenty people have already marked Boy Band as To-Read on GoodReads and it won’t even be out until April 21!
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7260466.Jacqueline_E_Smith
I’m signed up to participate in two book events in the springtime – The North Texas Book Festival and AuthorFest in Dennison, TX. I’m trying to find a time also to visit a few independent bookstores around here as well as getting into urban exploration. That has nothing to do with books or anything, but I find it really interesting and I think I could get some pretty cool pictures. Photography, as you know, is my other great love besides writing.
I’ve also been reading a lot more than I got to near the end of 2014. I used all my Christmas money to buy a mountain of new books and I’ve been able to read them regularly. It’s been so great! I also bought a new summer candle to burn while I read, so it’s kind of like paradise in my living room.
The books I’ve read so far are:
As You Wish by Cary Ewles. I loved this book. I love The Princess Bride (both the book and the movie) to begin with, so getting read about the filming experience from the point of view of The Man in Black himself was really great. It also really made me want to watch the movie again.
Alienated by Melissa Landers. Fun and fast-paced Young Adult novel about a race of aliens who participate in a student exchange program with earth. I never thought I’d say this, but Aelyx, the alien, was kind of dreamy.
Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway. My sister recommended this book to me and may I just say that it is laugh out loud hilarious and an all around great read. Imagine your ex-boyfriend writing a song about you and having it become an international hit.
Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler. Oh boy. If you want to read a book that will break your heart and have you tearing up throughout the entire story, this is the one. Very rarely do I cry so easily at anything, books, songs, or movies, but I was fighting back tears the entire time.
Right now, I’m reading Maybe One Day by Melissa Kantor. It’s good so far, but again, it’s kind of sad. I’m really enjoying it though. I realize that as I approach the big 27, I’m getting more back into reading Young Adult than I was in college, which is kind of weird, but whatever. I’m really enjoying all my new books, and i’m especially enjoying them because I have my own YA book due out in a couple of months.
In other non-book related news, I was in my first Earthquake the other day. Well, technically, I’ve been in Earthquakes before, including that enormous one out in California, but I slept through them so they really don’t count. Being in an Earthquake is really weird. It’s like a giant gust of wind traveling through the foundation of a building. I saw the walls shake and everything. Crazy.
Finally, I’m just really looking forward to celebrating my birthday this weekend (even though it’s not till the 14th) before my sister has to go back to school. We’ve had a great holiday and i’m going to miss her like crazy, but I’m pretty sure the next few months will fly. There’s just so much going on!
Later, gators.
A Platform of Sorts 
YES! I noticed that Boy Band book of yours on Goodreads, and I was wondering about that!! 🙂
It’s my NaNo project and I’m kind of loving it. Editing starts tomorrow! Eep!
Can’t wait for a new guilty pleasure! 🙂
Also, it’s Buckeyes here, not Gators. That’s totally Florida 😛
But “Later, buckeyes” just doesn’t have that ring to it, you know? And I really like Florida. I’m not sure I like Ohio. According to Bowling for Soup, there’s a lot of snow and rain.
I really like Drew Carey and I’d love to see the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame 🙂
Maybe, bye, bye, Buckeyes?
I read YA books and I’m 44 ;). One, they’re good reads and a lot lighter than my normal reads so it’s relaxing. Two, with an 11 year old, and an 8 year old, both of who are advanced readers, it’s good to know as a parent what’s out there.
They’re great reads! I’m addicted! And I totally agree with you. 🙂
Happy birthday for the 14th! =)
Thank you, Heather! You are too sweet! How are you?! 😀