Review & Giveaway on JeanBookNerd

You guys! I have an honest-to-goodness review and giveaway over on JeanBookNerd.com! This is my favorite part of the review: The decision to place this gift onto teenage Biz is brilliant. She is in the prime of her teenage years where discovery is a major part. What better way to tell this story as Biz …

Guest Blogger: Colby Marshall!

I’d like you to meet my friend Colby Marshall. (isn’t she adorable?) We first met blogging when I still lived in Mexico and Colby was in the middle of a challenge to blog every day for one year. I was immediately entranced with her obsession with hippopotami and spitting llamas, and I’m thrilled to feature …

Buy FLICKER for a Reduced Price!

I have an interview coming up this weekend so to celebrate I’ve lowered the price of the ebook for FLICKER on Barnes & Noble and Amazon! I’d love it if you spread the word, buy, and if you’ve read it, post a review. Word of mouth is the best way for more people to meet …

The Next Big Thing Blog Hop!

Hello? Is this thing on? Wow, I let a little more time slip by than I intended, but wedding planning takes up a wee bit o’time. We’re at the 5-week mark and most of the details are sorted out, so now I’ve moved on to the little things. This weekend several ladies are coming over …

Happy New Year, Another Interview, and Wedding Updates

Hi everyone! How’s the new year treating you? I’ve been busy as always and have tons to share. First, my lovely friend Erica Chapman interviewed me about FLICKER. I’ve continued to receive wonderful feedback (check out the reviews on Amazon and Goodreads) and am excited for what 2013 will bring for my baby. To answer …

A Second Interview

What can I say, I’m popular… This time my dear friend June “Bug” Kramin had me answer a whole different set of questions than Richard. So if you’re concerned there are still things you don’t know about me, click away! Interview With Melanie Hooyenga ~ Flicker

My First Interview!

As part of my slow-motion effort to get the word out about FLICKER, I’ve done a couple interviews with my friends. The first to hit the intertubes is courtesy of my Novia Scotia buddy Richard Levangie. Author Melanie Hooyenga Answers 25 Questions Be sure to note how he got all clever in #8…

My Book is Real

I still can’t quite believe it. FLICKER is REAL. I was home eating lunch when the UPS man plopped a box full ‘o books on my front porch–a week before I expected them. I’m so thrilled with how they turned out! Here’s the buying info: eBook Amazon (Kindle) Barnes & Noble (Nook) Kobo Print Amazon …

Action and Reaction

I have two separate but exciting things to share today. First the reaction: I saw this idea on Pinterest and put it to use! I punched a hole in all my store member cards and put them on a key ring. Now I can keep them in nether regions of my purse, rather than in …

The Next Big Thing

Thank you to my bestie Stacey for tagging me in the Next Big Thing meme, allowing me to officially announce that I’m self-publishing my novel! I’m two shakes from finishing the formatting, then I’m shipping it off to my awesome partner Natasha at eBook Artisans, then it will hit the virtual bookshelves! (I also have …