Today marked a BIG OCCASION for us in Le Klink Household, as we registered the big kid for Kindergarten. She starts her school journey, brand-new, in just a few weeks. As such, I'm going to be taking a break from my blog (and Social Media I PRAY, LAWD I NEED TO) to spend those last... Continue Reading →
This past week, I've been sunk into a book a little bit out of my realm: The Hunter's Daughter, by M.F. Lorson, and I'm so glad I took the plunge; it's a great book that steers clear of your traditional YA shenanigans in favor of a raw, real story. Here's the official blurb: In the... Continue Reading →
People talk of endings As if they're fruit Ripe on the vine, just pick one and go. We never talk about What this is, This kind of ending. There's quitting the band Tiredness setting into bones Far too long away There's walking away from the spotlight But this was none of that. A guttural hymn... Continue Reading →
Hi all! I see the house is still standing, and I assume from the oh-so-fresh smell of the kitchen that wild parties were had, then promptly cleaned up after. So what all went on while I was gone?! Did you release something new? Share a story with us! The Goodreads contest for DIAMOND MARKED has... Continue Reading →
From the end of this week until the 15th, I'll be out on VACATION! Awww yiss. I'm ready to (hopefully) have some rest and relaxation! (I will stress the entire time, btw, and lament that I'm not writing, I'm sure.) While I'm gone, I'm running a giveaway on one signed paperback edition of Diamond Marked... Continue Reading →
This week's Flash Fiction Challenge over at TerribleMinds had random Five Word Titles, with the rules of 1500 words. Two stood out to me: "Someone's Dragon is Double-Parked Outside" and "I Shouldn't Have Swiped Right." If I had done the Swipe one, it was going to be a Vampire story, but since the previous one... Continue Reading →
Today, I'd like to share with you guys an awesome YA freebie: The Gatekeeper's Songs by Eva Pohler! Here's the official blurb: Dive into a world in which the ancient gods of Greek mythology are real. Part paranormal romance, part epic urban fantasy, the first in this bestselling young adult series is the teen novel... Continue Reading →
That koala up there is me. It's been a busy week. King of Diamonds: A Tale of El'Anret (The Tale of El'Anret Book 3) and Diamond Marked: The Tale of El'Anret released. Multiple author interviews, events and a release party. A Goodreads giveaway set up. All good things! I am le tired. Here are two... Continue Reading →
DIAMOND MARKED is finally here. Celebrate with me tomorrow at 11AM CT, on my Facebook Author page! Here's the event page link! I'll be reposting the event stuff onto my page as well, so no one misses out. ❤ I hope you'll join me for memes, music, and shenanigans!
Ahhh. The trapper-keeper. Yep, I still have one, and it's actually my main writing notebook and scraps holder! Pssssssh junior high is forevs, people. Mine's not Lisa Frank, but maybe it should be. As I create worlds and ideas flow to me, I like to write them all down (like most author creatures, obviously... I... Continue Reading →
Melody K. Writes Words 