THE ZOMBIES ARE BACK!

I'm super excited to announce The Time Zombies Became the Least of My Worries (sequel to The Day Zombies Ruined My Perfectly Boring Life) is now available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes and Noble! Finally you can hear the rest of Emma and Finn's adventure (some of it told in Finn's voice), and find out what happens to the rest of the gang of misfits. I know it was a long time coming, but I'm pretty sure fans of the series will be happy with the way it all ends.

If you haven't read the first book, it's only 99 cents on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Also be sure to enter the giveaway for paperback copies of The Time Zombies Became the Least of My Worries on Goodreads, and check out the brand new book trailer below!

Ever since the zombie virus hit Emma’s irritatingly boring Midwestern hometown, she’s been on the run with her old best friend-turned-boyfriend Finn. On their journey, they’ve witnessed some pretty disgusting deaths, narrowly escaped life-threatening escapades that sometimes included one of their own pulling a gun on them numerous times, and redefined the definition of what makes up a family (as it turns out, soldiers and geeks can be pretty decent). They’ve even learned the disturbing truth behind the mysterious virus. But after Emma was bit by one of the infected trying to save her neighbor boy, she was told she would not have long to live.

In the thrilling sequel to The Day Zombies Ruined My Perfectly Boring Life, Finn will help to tell the story as Emma and the gang are faced with the most crucial life-changing decisions yet. They’ll come across an unfortunate group of rednecks, discover the truth of what happened to Finn’s federal agent mother, and finally see a chance at truly being safe without having to run anymore. But in the middle of it all, Emma and Finn’s relationship will soar to completely uncomfortable levels when Finn takes things one step too far. And between being injected with an unknown liquid, taking on a completely unexpected (and really agitating alliance), and being left for dead by those she loves most, Emma will realize that zombies are the least of her worries.

Cover Real: Mind Static

Expected Release: Late August 2013

Genre: YA Paranormal

Cover Designer and Photographer: Jen Naumann (At or With Me Publishing)

Synopsis:

Although life has been pretty good to Keyanna Sanders, the day she turns eighteen she’s about to get everything she could ever wish for—a hot guy who’s really into her, a sporty car she’s always dreamed of owning, and the party of a lifetime that no one will forget any time soon.

But before long, she’ll understand these wishes are more than a coincidence, and that they come at a steep price. Keyanna is more than just an average high school senior, her best friend is more than the innocent boy next door, and her sudden good fortune isn’t just by chance. When her estranged father re-enters her life, she’ll have to decide who to trust, and whether or not the man she loves has suddenly become the enemy.

Not to toot my own horn or anything, but I'm so excited to present to you the stunning cover for my newest novel! There's a very humorous story behind this photo shoot, but as my sweet friend (the model) is getting married tomorrow, I'm not going to embarrass her on a national level (Mindy, you're beautiful and I wish you all the best—we're going to have a blast at your wedding)! Maybe I'll share the story after the honeymoon is over.

Mind Static was a total blast to write. Keyanna has a bit of spunk to her like Emma in The Day Zombies Ruined My Perfectly Boring Life, only with more wit and less sarcasm. The story is filled with hot guys (what other kind of guys are there in fiction?), a big party, tropical locations, and lots of questions. I hope to have it out for purchase by late August. ARC copies will be available very SOON, so contact me if you're interested in writing a review.

Book Review: Shifting Pride

Synopsis:

Sixteen-year-old Nickie Leone has proof that her missing (presumed dead) father is still alive. Receiving his watch in the mail is the first in a line of clues bringing her closer to discovering his whereabouts. But clues aren’t the only new thing in Nickie’s life. There’s the Memorial Banquet her mother insists she help prepare for, there’s the new kid/hottie, Xavian, and...well, the growth of whiskers and a tail!

Filled with secrets and a new love of tuna fish, Nickie must partner up with Xavian (don’t you know he’s a shapeshifter too?) to rescue her dad before she loses him forever. Oh, and she needs to figure out how to be a cat, too.

I discovered this book through Twitter. Ever since reading about shapeshifters in the Sookie Stackhouse series, I've avoided them like the plague, but decided to give this one the chance. And I was pleasantly surprised.

Nickie is a likable character and not clingy or all into the new guy the way a lot of heroines can sometimes be. In fact, she is always angry with Xavian at first. The banter between them was a lot of fun and kept the story interesting. 

I love how we were able to watch Nickie slowly became a cat with hints dropped here and there that the transition was coming. The adventure that came into the end of the book was well told and gave a satisfying ending. I was unable to put this book down - I really enjoyed the world that Laura Diamond created. I highly recommend Shifting Pride to anyone who is into paranormal and romance.

Amazon's Top 10 Children's eBooks for 2012

I wanted to share this list I came across today of the best selling ebooks in 2012. I didn't post the top ten adult as I write for young adults, plus I couldn't stomach seeing 50 Shades of Grey twice in one list. Of these ten I have only read Insurgent and The Fault in Our Stars (which was mind-blowingly amazing). Have you read any? What do you think will be on the best selling list of 2013?

Insurgent (Divergent) by Veronica Roth  (952) Kindle Price: $7.29 The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, Book Three) by Rick Riordan  (1,418) Kindle Price: $8.00 The Serpent's Shadow (The Kane Chronicles, Book Three) by Rick Riordan  (343) Kindle Price: $9.99 The Fault in Our Stars by John Green  (1,552) Kindle Price: $10.99 While It Lasts by Abbi Glines  (369) City of Lost Souls (Mortal Instruments) by Cassandra Clare  (346) Kindle Price: $8.89 CRASH by Nicole Williams  (243) Because of Low (Sea Breeze) by Abbi Glines  (193)