Simon Pulse Ro-Coms Rock!

As you might have heard, we are saying goodbye to the Simon Pulse Romantic Comedies blog. First, I want to thank the 11 amazing authors who've been contributing, from those who've been there from its inception (like the amazing Jennifer Echols, the blog's creater and web mistress) to some of our newest authors. It's been a blast getting to know you and read your books!

Personally, I received my invitation to join this talented, witty, and fun-loving group in 2007, right before my first ro-com (and first novel ever!), The Secret Life of a Teenage Siren, came out in December 26, 2007. It's hard to believe it's been that long! Then, about a year later, in Feb. 2009, Miss Match came along. Sinice then, I've been working on different projects, but my ro-coms will always have a special place in my heart, and that's thanks to all the fabulous Pulse Ro-Com readers out there! So thank YOU!

I know I speak for everyone when I say we hope you still stay in touch with us on our various web-sites and other blogs. Here are some good places to find me on the web: My web-site, Facebook, Twitter, Teen Fiction Cafe blog, Books Boys Buzz blog, and my official Simon and Schuster author page.

New Book Trailer & FREE book giveawy!

Hello! It's always so exciting to see which Ro-Coms are coming out. Congrat's to those authors who have summer releases.

I'm way behind on my blogging because I'm busy traveling and getting a new book whipped into shape. But I have some pretty exciting news to share. Check out the book trailer for Miss Match


I hope you enjoy it! To celebrate, I'm giving away a FREE signed copy of Miss Match. Just contact me via my website and write "enter me" in your message to be entered into a random drawing on Monday, Aug. 3.

xoxo

The Skinny on TV

There's been a lot of internet discussions going on these days about the superskinniness of the girls of the new 90210, namely Jessica Stroup (who plays "Silver", pictured on right) and Shenae Grimes (who plays "Annie", pictured on left). Having very thin TV stars (not to mention movie stars, rock stars, models, etc.) is nothing new, but I think it's an issue that still deserves attention.

It makes me sad when a young lady compares herself to one of these celebrities and is depressed that she'll never look like that or, worse, dives into unhealthy habits in hopes to obtain that certain look. There are, as always, many factors to take into account, including: metabolism, bone size and structure, genetics, diseases, etc. On the other side of the coin, there are certainly health problems with people who are overweight.

I think the best thing is to find your own personal healthiest weight and through food, exercise, and other lifestyle choices, learn to love your body. I know it's easier said than done, but I get excited when I hear someone say she/he loves Beyonce's or Venus' or (fill in the blank with a celeb with a curvy, muscular, or otherwise healthy-looking body) or see a whole line of clothes or soaps and lotions that praises not only superskinny people, but people of heathy sizes.

Anyone want to weigh in?

P.S. As you can see, the main character of my upcoming (Feb. 2009) Simon Pulse Ro-Com isn't superskinny. Isn't she darling?!?