If you've read my YA romantic comedy Shot Through the Heart, you're familiar with Senior Assassin. For those who aren't, it's a game played in high schools and colleges across the country--often by senior classes, fraternities, and other groups--where players eliminate each other by using water guns, nerf guns, stickers, or other means. It was created solely for fun, though it's often used by groups as a team-building exercise. (For more details, check out my earlier blog on the subject here.)
Yesterday, a group of teens from Thomas Jefferson High School in Pleasant Hills, PA, drew concern for their play. You can check out an article on it here, from CBS Pittsburgh or a video from the local news station, WTAE.
What do you think? Is it ever okay to play a game like this given the gun discussion in the United States? If so, are there ways to make it both fun and safe? Does your school have an event like this? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
Happy Birthday, Fabio
I've never had a Fabio bookcover--his heydey occurred before I was published and most of my books aren't the type to feature Fabio covers anyway. However, I thought this article honoring his 54th birthday with a retrospective of his covers was a hoot.
Enjoy!
Fabio's 54th Birthday Is Just A Good Excuse to Revisit His Best Book Covers
Enjoy!
Fabio's 54th Birthday Is Just A Good Excuse to Revisit His Best Book Covers
Saturday, December 1, 2012
YA for NJ Auction
This week dozens of authors are auctioning off autographed books, Skype visits, school visits, and lots of other goodies to raise money for the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. After Hurricane Sandy, the resources of the food bank were tapped...this auction helps to feed a community that's been devastated in the wake of that storm.
As part of this eBay auction, I'm offering autographed copies of Royally Crushed and Sticky Fingers. If you'd like to see all of the great items being auctioned, check out the listing right here.
Thanks for helping support a fantastic cause!
As part of this eBay auction, I'm offering autographed copies of Royally Crushed and Sticky Fingers. If you'd like to see all of the great items being auctioned, check out the listing right here.
Thanks for helping support a fantastic cause!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Shot Through the Heart - Cyber Monday Sale!
Big news! The e-book version of my YA romantic comedy Shot Through the Heart is on sale today, Cyber Monday, for only 99 cents. You can find the discounted price (it's regularly $4.99 for e-book, $7.99 in print) at Amazon, BN.com, Kobo and Smashwords. If you've been waiting to get the book, now's a great time.
BTW, you don't need an e-reader to read an e-book. Digital books can be read on nearly any tablet, computer, or smartphone. All you need is the appropriate app for the device you currently own. To read Kindle-formatted books, visit Amazon's Kindle Reading Apps page to get started. To read books formatted for the Nook, visit the site for B&N Reading Apps. Either way you go, you simply choose the app that matches your device, download it, and start reading. It's very quick and easy. Best of all, the apps are free.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Black Friday Madness
The last few weeks, I've been working hard on the first of what will a new series of romance novels. However, whenever I reward myself with TV time, I find I'm slammed with ads for Black Friday sales. The evening newscasts are even covering Black Friday, showing the lines outside stores (starting a week in advance in some spots) and the training store employees are getting in advance of the rush.
To me, this all is utter insanity. I avoid malls on regular days, so as you can imagine, I steer well clear on Black Friday. I abhor chaos and crowds in any setting. However, my husband loves a good crowd, particularly at concerts or sporting events. He's a the-more-the-merrier type.
What about you? Are you a Black Friday fan? Do you stalk certain stores or items? Do you feel there are truly deals to be had?
Me...I plan to do any shopping online. Easier to avoid the crowds that way.
To me, this all is utter insanity. I avoid malls on regular days, so as you can imagine, I steer well clear on Black Friday. I abhor chaos and crowds in any setting. However, my husband loves a good crowd, particularly at concerts or sporting events. He's a the-more-the-merrier type.
What about you? Are you a Black Friday fan? Do you stalk certain stores or items? Do you feel there are truly deals to be had?
Me...I plan to do any shopping online. Easier to avoid the crowds that way.
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