Now that TINY is out in the world, I’m looking ahead to what’s next. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in novel-writing mode. All 3 of my published books were written before 2017. I had my daughter in October 2017 and, since then, I’ve been adjusting to motherhood, working full-time (at an ad — Read More
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Book #3: Coming this June!
I’m so excited to announce that my third book, Tiny, will be published by Turner on June 11. You can pre-order it now. A brief synopsis: Nate and Annie Forester are faced with every parent’s worst nightmare when their three-year-old daughter, Penelope, is hit by a car right before their eyes. In the aftermath of — Read More
Books I read in 2018
This is always one of my favorite posts of the year because I get to look back on my year of reading and do a grand tally. This year, I read…drum roll, please…75 books! I’m a little surprised I read that many because this year was so hectic–a newborn, going back to my full-time job, — Read More
Cherry Blossoms Event: Newport Beach Public Library
First of all, if you haven’t been to the Newport Beach Public Library, you should go. It’s one of the best libraries I’ve ever been to. I just wish I lived closer. I’d be there all the time. Thank you to everyone who came out to hear me talk about Cherry Blossoms. When I finished — Read More
(Kind-of-sort-of) writing with a baby
I was compelled to write this post after a co-worker approached me in the work kitchen and said, “I don’t know how you work full-time, have a baby, and write books. You must not sleep.” Lest I give the impression that women should burn the proverbial candle at both ends, I had to correct her: — Read More
Cherry Blossoms Launch Event
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Cherry Blossoms at Laguna Beach Books yesterday. I love, love, love Laguna Beach Books so it’s a true honor to have my launch events there (they also hosted my event for People Who Knew Me). Also, thank you to my friends and family who took photos — Read More
It’s here!
Today is the day Cherry Blossoms makes its way into the world! You can buy it at all the usual places, including: Amazon ~ Barnes and Noble ~ IndieBound You can also listen to it on Audible. Happy reading! I can’t wait to hear what you think.
This month!
It’s October 1, so I get to say, “My book will be published THIS MONTH!” I felt a similar excitement last year on October 1, when I got to say, “I’m having a baby THIS MONTH!” My daughter was due on October 12, but came 8 days early. October is also my birthday month. All — Read More
Short story news
Since I’ve had my baby (almost a year ago–wow), I haven’t had the time, energy, or mental focus to tackle writing a new novel. Hell, I’ve been struggling to read novels lately; I fall asleep after 5 pages. Anyway, I have been able to write some short stories. One that’s especially near and dear to — Read More
Cherry Blossoms: Reviews, blurbs, and other happenings
We are getting closer to publication day–October 30! I wanted to share some early reviews that have been rolling in, as well as blurbs from some authors many of you may know. Just in: Publishers Weekly reviewed Cherry Blossoms yesterday: “Hooper gives familiar themes of loss and redemption fresh and inviting life in her entertaining second — Read More