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I write teen books. I teach high school. I'm a night person. I like ghost stories. I sometimes wonder if I have ADD, but I think I'm just easily bored. I am amazed by the insightful words on your pages.
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RAVEN :
Zin dances with fire in every step, speaks in a honey-sweet voice, and sees with eyes that can peer into your soul. Nicole's friendship with him is the only thing that saves her from the boredom of school and the turmoil of her family life. It's no wonder she is madly in love with him. But she can't understand why he keeps her at a distance, even though she can feel his soul reaching out for hers.
Zin is like no man Nicole has ever met, and he carries with him a very old secret. When Nicole uncovers the truth, her love may be the only thing that can save him from it.
EXCERPT:
"The door that was always closed is opening, and I am consumed. I don't know if a full minute goes by that I don't think of him, that I don't replay how it felt to have his hand brush mine, his eyes look my way.
And yet he's hiding, still. He talks as if my feelings for him are in the past, as if they couldn't possibly be relevant now that I now the truth about him. But I don't have that kind of power over how I feel. And if he doesn't know that, he's blind."
STREET PHARM :
Book Description:
Ty Johnson knows survival. Since inheriting his pop's business at sixteen, Ty's developed smarts, skills, and mad discipline. The supply game's in his blood. And life is pretty sweet when you're on top.
But one slip - or one serious competitor - and life turns ugly fast. Suddenly, Ty's got to rethink his whole strategy. And for the number one dealer on the streets, strategy is not just about staying ahead. It's about survival.
You can read the first chapter on my website .
SNITCH :
Book Description:
In a school run by gangs, staying out was harder than joining. We knew who our friends were, and were careful what we said. If people thought we were haters, it would only be a matter of time....
Lines are clearly marked at South Bay High School. It's mixed territory for the Crips and the Bloods, which means the drama never stops.
Julia DiVino wants none of it. No colors, no C-Walks -- it's just not her thing.
But when Eric Valienté jumps into her life, everything changes. Lines are redrawn. And then they're crossed.

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Simon Pulse urban fantasy blog

Check out the Q & A about Raven on the new Simon Pulse urban fantasy blog -- and make sure to vote on the poll!http://simonfantasy.blogspot.com/
Posted by on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:08:00 GMT

RAVEN is out today!

I hope you check it out, and let me know what you think!!
Posted by on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:22:00 GMT

AWESOME GIVEAWAY: 10 personalized books (your choice of STREET PHARM or SNITCH!)

To enter: spread the word about RAVEN by doing one (or more) of the following things and emailing me to let me know what youve done:- embed the book trailer in your profile - post the countdown widge...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:45:00 GMT

RAVEN teaser...

 "The door that was always closed is opening, and I am consumed.  I dont know if a full minute goes by that I dont think of him, that I dont replay how it felt to have his hand brush mine...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:28:00 GMT

Summer Update

Hope your summer's going well!  As some of you know, I got married a few weeks ago and went down south for a honeymoon.  It was lovely!  Since then I've been back on my computer working...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:58:00 GMT

Cover of Raven

Check out the amazing cover of Raven, designed by Sammy Yuen Jr.  Raven comes out on Feb. 10, 2009...
Posted by on Tue, 20 May 2008 15:59:00 GMT

Street Pharm trailer!

A talented young film student in San Francisco has made a Street Pharm trailer. It's a dark and gritty interpretation of Street Pharm, and I was incredibly impressed. Be warned, though: it is only app...
Posted by on Sun, 11 May 2008 17:47:00 GMT

Simon Pulse Canada is on Facebook!

If you love to chat about books, and WIN FREE BOOKS (they’re giving away LOTS -- they just gave away 8 copies of Street Pharm and 6 of City of Ashes), then join up!  http://www.facebook.com...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:31:00 GMT

CONTEST for teen writers (Canada)

Want me to critique your work over the phone?  Want to win a Simon and Schuster prize package?  What If? Magazine and Simon and Schuster Canada present the SNITCH WRITING CONTEST. How the ...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:21:00 GMT

Chat with your favorite authors

Did you hear about Simon Pulse Blogfest?  From March 14th to 27th, some of your favorite authors will be answering your questions here: http://www.pulseblogfest.com/  To submit a quest...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:07:00 GMT