Summing Up 09/16/18-09/23/18
WHERE I WAS
Writing writing writing!
Getting reading for a book launch this Friday! (See my "MISC. section below for more on that.)
Coffee with Friends
...on Let Me Start By Saying
WHAT I LOVED
THINGS FACEBOOK MAYBE DIDN'T SHOW YOU
- I came across an old piece I wrote for which I had to interview kids in grades 1-5 about the advice they'd give to other kids about those grades. The adorableness is like taking a happiness vitamin.
- I now have a mailing list JUST for news about my new book releases in all genres. I know we don't all have time to read lengthy newsletters, so if you want a simple, quick alert when I have a new book coming out (entirely written by me, or that include my work), sign up here.
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LET'S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK!
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LET'S TALK ABOUT BOOKS!
What I'm reading:
- Listened to LUCKY BROKEN GIRL by Ruth Behar (middle grade fiction). I did not expect it to be so moving! Wonderful. Read my full review here.
- Read SEAFIRE by Natalie C. Parker (YA fantasy, pirates), and ooooh it was really good. Read full review here.
- Read MIRAGE by Somalia Daud (YA fantasy). It was quieter than expected, but in all the right aways. Read full review here.
- Reread DUMPLIN' by Julie Murphy (YA contemporary fiction) because that book just makes me HAPPY.
I try to put what I'm reading/have read on Goodreads, so I don't lose track. Check in over there when you can!
If you like to talk about books--particularly YA and fiction--I have a Facebook group you can join. I share books I read/love/want to talk about there, and encourage you to lurk or share, too! Join here.
MISC.
- This Friday is BOOK LAUNCH DAY for a book I'm in and pretty damn excited about. It's written by women ages 12-63, empowering stories about being female in this world. I'm not sharing this info anywhere but here, but I'll be doing some giveaways for it that include Amazon gift cards and girl-power goodies. So keep your eyes peeled for both new blog posts AND on Instagram.
- Okay so I'm like the last person to finally start doing Instagram Stories, but it has been fun. So come on by! I give closer looks at what I'm up to, books I'm buying/taking out of the library, and little things that make me happy. :) If you don't know what they are, they're up to 15-second videos. You can find them by clicking the labeled icons in my bio, or clicking my face, or you'll see Instagram put them up at the top of your screen as circle icons, and sometimes as a row of rectangle previews while you're scrolling through feed. They can be fun! I'm enjoying watching other peoples', too.
- If you are in the NJ area and love books, the Morristown Festival of Books is coming up in 3 weeks. It's free and FULL of incredible authors. I never miss it. Here's the line-up of who will be there.
SEPTEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBER THANK YOU GIFT
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September is the most wonderful time of the yeaaaar! The kids are FINALLY back in school, so let’s celebrate with a month’s worth of books! For the adults, we have one of the hottest (and funniest) novels of 2016 (it’s signed, too!), along with a collection of laugh-out-loud essays by moms who just need one minute alone (yep, I’m in this one!). For the college kid, advice on how to look at everything through the eyes of gender equality. For the teen, a fun high school romance. Finally, for the tot, a classic in board book format with gorgeous artwork.
SMALL ADMISSIONS by Amy Poeppel
"A witty and captivating page-turner punctuated with quirky characters and laugh-out-loud moments that are sure to appeal." -- Library Journal
Top 6 Books You Need to Read -- BuzzFeed
(Fiction, Humor)
Learn more: HERE
SHUFFLE, REPEAT by Jen Klein
Teen/YA
"When Harry Met Sally for YA romance readers. This opposites-attract love story is perfect for fans of Huntley Fitzpatrick, Stephanie Perkins, and Jenny Han.”
(Fiction, Teen, Contemporary, Romance, Coming of Age)
Learn more: HERE
THE SECRET GARDEN: A BABYLIT STORYBOOK retold by Mandy Archer, art by Jane Newland
Children’s board book
“Little readers not only see the garden flourish, but they watch how Mary and Colin blossom with attention and friendship. Quotes from the original text are woven throughout this retelling, and the beautiful artwork creates a book to be treasured through childhood and beyond.”
(Fiction, Children’s books, Classics, Fantasy)
Learn more: HERE
LESSONS WE PAID FOR by Sarah Caton
“Addressing a variety of issues such as living, learning, sexuality, mental health, and more, Lessons We Paid For challenges readers to adopt a feminist perspective when making decisions in college. This book is well-suited for prospective students, their parents, college advisors and recruiters, among others interested in modern feminist literature.”
(Non-fiction)
Learn more: HERE
I JUST WANT TO PEE ALONE by Some Kickass Mom Bloggers
“Motherhood is the toughest – and funniest – job you'll ever love. Raising kids is hard work. The pay sucks, your boss is a tyrant, and the working conditions are pitiful – you can't even take a bathroom break without being interrupted with another outrageous demand.”
A New York Times Best Seller
(Non-fiction, Humor, Parenting, Essays)
Learn more: HERE
And if your name isn't randomly picked on September 1st? Don't be sad! Not only do I hand-deliver great stuff to read each week, as long as you’re subscribed to my weekly newsletter, you’re automatically entered into my ongoing monthly giveaways just for subscribers. WOO HOO!
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Want to see all the books I've given away to newsletter subscribers and fans so far? LOOK HERE.
Thank you to all the authors who generously donated these books! Want to know how to show authors your love? I made a handy-dandy list of how to do so. SEE IT HERE.
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Thanks for reading!
Kim
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