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Amy Leigh Strickland’s Olympia Heights: The Pantheon is a wonderful, action-packed, teenage-hormonal adventure that introduces a group of high school students who find out that they’re reincarnations of Greek Gods. The characters, though many and introduced in a rapid succession, become individual and easily recognizable (not to mention likable) by the end of the book. The action is realistic and believable, and the danger becomes more and more personal and important as you turn each page. Speaking of turning the…

Bibliography

February 23, 2015

I have just created a bibliography page for my blog! It can be found here! Please make sure to check back often because it will constantly be updated and changed.

Top Grossing Disney Animated Features

February 19, 2015

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If you ignore the typos in this article from comicbook.com, the information that you get is somewhat interesting. The top three grossing animated features by Disney are Frozen, The Lion King, and Big Hero 6. I think this is fascinating and important information. These three movies do something that’s incredibly important. Think about what they have in common: Protagonist Loss Spoiler Alert! Each of the protagonists in these films loses someone early on–someone who was there for them. A mentor,…

5 Ways to Deal With Post-Con Blues #sfwc2015

February 16, 2015

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I just returned home from the San Francisco Writer’s Conference. It was amazing, and I had the time of my life! (Second only to my wedding and the birth of my kids, of course. Just in case my husband reads this.) If you’re anything like me, you love to go to retreats, conventions, conferences, camps, workshops and events where you’re surrounded by like-minded people. Whether it’s a fan convention or a work conference, you can connect with people who share…

My Writer’s Resolutions for the Year

February 16, 2015

After the San Francisco Writer’s Conference of 2015, I’ve decided to take my writing more seriously. It’s my career, after all. And I’m convinced now, after the events of the weekend, that I can actually do this. I’m talented, and enthusiastic, and I have the support that I need. I just have to remember to lean on those around me who want to support me, and keep myself motivated, invested, and on task. My first resolution is to finish TWO…

Mini-Commercial?

February 14, 2015

It was such an honor and a pleasure to meet Teresa LeYung Ryan at the San Francisco Writer’s Conference yesterday. She gave me great feedback on my work! If there are any other writers out there who have a chance to come to the SFWC, I highly recommend it. I will definitely be here next year. Such a wonderful experience! Teresa has been supportive and encouraging, enthusiastic, and has pushed me to try things I might not normally do. Here’s…

New Blog!

February 13, 2015

Brand new blog! Are you excited for me? I am! 🙂 So, I’m going to be importing all of my old blog posts, but it’ll probably take a little time. Thank you for your patience while I transition to the new site! Missy

Thoughts about Tags

February 10, 2015