Laura Elliott

YA Indie Carnival : Kiss & Tell from 13 on Halloween

The carnis are all kissing & telling today! Here’s one of my favorite kissing scenes from 13 ON HALLOWEEN. Twelve-year-old Roxie wants two things more than anything. She wants to become popular––a peacock, in Roxie Speak. And she wants a guy named Hayden, the coolest guy at school, to notice her. So, she throws her …

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One More Day in the Transfer Student Cover Reveal Giveaway!

The Transfer Student Cover Reveal Day Giveaway is still going strong. ONE MORE DAY to visit these awesome blogs, leave a comment & WIN! [Closes 5PM PACIFIC 2/16] Everyone who comments on the cover reveal blog posts will be entered to win an early ebook ARC of TRANSFER STUDENT and a signed paperback copy of 13 on HALLOWEEN & …

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Transfer Student Cover Revealed: Two Worlds, Two Teens, One Wish

Two Worlds––Two Teens––One Wish Rhoe and Ashley would never be friends. Even if they lived on the same planet. But, they’ll become much more. They’ll transfer.

Nothing says Valentine’s Day like an alien romance! Transfer Student Cover Reveal & Giveaway!

It’s COVER REVEAL DAY! YAYYYY! But you won’t see it here, you’ll have to check out these awesome blogs to see the cover & win a signed-bookmark! All you need to do to win a signed bookmark is FOLLOW THIS BLOG and TWEET: Nothing says #ValentinesDay like an alien #romance! TRANSFER STUDENT by @Laurawriting Cover …

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Married on Valentine’s Day

It was 26 years ago today that I spent my last night as a single girl. As you can imagine, I was incredibly excited. The weather was going to be perfect. As it turned out, at 5pm on Valentine’s Day in a little suburb of Chicago the snow began to fall. I like to call …

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Sealed With A Kiss: Blind Date

Me and some of my PARANORMAL PLUME SISTERS are writing about our first kiss in honor of Valentine’s Day:) Since I write YA and my first passionate kiss was in high school, I thought this story would be perfect for Sealed With A Kiss. Blind Date The organization called The American Field Service brought lots …

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Some like it Hot! A Steamy Excerpt from Winnemucca, a small-town fairy tale

This is a scene that happens between Bobby & Ginny. They’re engaged and had a major falling out. Ginny’s told him it’s over. And then…  He held his fist out, cradled my hand under his and poured San Joaquin soil into my palm. “I love you,” he said looking at me the same way he …

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From Tomes to Taps; Getting your feet wet with apps by Toni Matlock

[Toni and I had the pleasure of meeting each other at Wordstock in Portland, OR. She rocks! We were booth neighbors and we got to chatting about APPS. I’m thrilled that Toni is here today to demystify the world of APPS for us regular folks. So, grab a cup of tea and read about one …

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Florida Book Tour with the Paranormal Plumes!

I’m going to post on the tour soon, but in the mean time, Abby, a friend of Tiffany King’s and an amazing photographer, just sent us some incredible images and I want to share a few with you! A BIG thank you to the students of Deltona High and Galaxy Middle Schools. MISSING MY PLUMES!  …

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YA Indie Carnival: To trailer, or not to trailer?

YES! I trailer, and love it. Trailers are fun, that’s why I like to make them. Some trailers are easier to put together than others. I’m excited about producing TRANSFER STUDENT’s trailer. TRANSFER STUDENT is a sci-fi romance about Ashley, a Beverly Hills High School surfer fahsionista, and Rhoe, a boy geek alien, swapping lives when …

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