Jennie Bennett, Romance Author

Once again, I'm attempting to read 52 books in a year. Last year I read 53. So I know it's possible, even if January was a rough start. Here's an overview of what I read last month. Goodreads Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend by Becca Ann. This is one of those books that I read in a single sitting. the voice was hilarious, the characters were strong, and romance was melt in your boots steamy. Just a precaution,  there is some swearing and a teen sex scene, but it was kept pretty low-key. Seriously cute story and something that will stay with me for a long time. If you're looking for something cute and romantic for Valentines, this is your book. Goodreads Aura by Rebecca Lynn Talley. I was really excited to read this one, which is probably why I felt so disappointed after having done so. I LOVE the concept of this story. There were so many good themes in this book, and I felt like with a little more work, it could have been knock your socks off am...

Today I'd like to welcome Annalisa Crawford to my blog. She'll be talking about her writing journey since the release of her novella the cat and the dreamer last year. Take it away Annalisa! It's been a year since my novella Cat and The Dreamer was published! There have been lots of changes in my own life in that time, and I started to wonder what else had changed... Thank you Jennie for inviting me over today! Today's topic: What I've been up to since last February! I'd already started a new novel before February. It's currently in a folder on a shelf, waiting to be re-written. It's about a man who founds a cult and predicts the end of the world. But I'm not happy with the ending. So until I have that wake up with the perfect solution moment (which will happen, just not on my time-scale) it's staying on the shelf. In April I took part in the Blogging from A - Z Challenge, which was an amazing experience, and I found lots of new blo...

I totally forgot until I went to Robin's blog , that it's the first Wednesday of the month *facepalm*. Luckily, I had something in mind to write for the insecure writer's support group hosted by Alex J. Cavanaugh . As you may have guessed from the title, I'm going to talk pitches. The other day I signed up for the Pikes Peak writing conference in April. (If you're going, let me know so we can hang out!) I signed up for a pitch session and after emailing someone from the conference I was told that there was a strong possibility that I'll get the chance to pitch. I've never done an oral pitch before, and I'm super nervous. I've heard people tell me that it's a conversation, so I should treat it like such, but I have a few questions. 1. Do I memorize my pitch, and how long should it be? 2. What kind of questions should I expect? 3. What's the one thing you wish you had known before you gave your first oral pitch? Any and all advi...

The amazing Nick Willford is hosting his first blogfest today! He's asked bloggers to write a short story for an anthology. These stories will be published and sold with proceeds going to a cause dear to his heart. His step-son, Andrew , has cerebral palsy. He's graduating from and excellent Highschool, but doesn't have much choice when it comes to college. Because of the current way of running things, his step-son won't get an education that will devlop his career. He's asking us to help so that he can do something about it. I say that's a worthy cause if there ever was one! Here's my story - Jenna Winter slouched against the white brick wall of the school. Other hopefuls in tight pink leotards and brand new toe shoes stretched around her. The lean girl next to her lifted a toe to her knee as she completed a perfect pirouette, her arms going from around her waist to above her head. It made Jenna want to throw up. She wasn't good enough to be...

It's time for the Imaginary Friends Bloghop hosted by the awesome Annalisa Crawford and Kyra Lennon ! It's time to share our childhood imaginary friends. I didn't have any imaginary friends, but I did have a huge imagination. Mostly I'd make up stories about people and animals. (Who would have guessed, right?) Here's what my imagination has come up with today -  Calico twisted her forked tail in her paws as she waited in front the mirror. Once again, Paige was late today. It seemed like Paige’s visits were becoming less and less frequent. “I thought I’d find you here,” Calico’s mother said, stepping into the room. Calico sighed and stepped down from her stool, turning her back to the mirror.  “How did you guess?” A smile tugged at her mother’s lips. “You’re always consorting with that thing .” “Mom, that thing is a human girl. She has a name.” Calico’s mom shook her head. “You know how I feel about this. She’s going to abandon you...