Beach Read #2: Rites of Spring (Break) by Diana Peterfreund

This is the second pick for my best beach reads for summer! Hope you guys like my review of RITES OF SPRING (BREAK) by Diana Peterfreund. :)

I sooo need her to come up with a SSG name for me. ;)

Reading binge

I've been reading like crazy this past weekend and now beginning of this week. When I get so wrapped up in writing, my reading time gets restricted a bit. But I've been on a little writing break, so I've been attacking the books in my gotta read pile.

First, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Don't know WHY I didn't read this book before now. OMG, it's one of those books where I sit up and say, "Damn! I wish I'd written that!" If you haven't read it, it's fun, fantastic and one of the best boy narrated books I've ever read. I've got the second one on order now.

I've also gotten addicted to the Beacon Street Girls series by Annie Bryant. They're adorable tween books and they have this timeless feel because they aren't overly peppered with fast changing pop culture references. Love them.

Then, I read Off Season. It's even better than Dairy Queen. So. Good.

My list is still long with several Class of 2k8 books and various others. I'm getting through it, though.

Oh! I've chosen the second book in my Best Beach Reads. Video number two (to be shot soon) is... Rites of Spring (Break) by Diana Peterfreund. Yay! Look for that vlog review coming soon.

What's everyone reading right now?

Teen Fiction Cafe

I posted about WF vs. NWF (check here to see what I mean) at Teen Fiction Cafe. See you there! :)

Pics of my writing space

First, thank you all for your kind comments about the Take the Reins cover! If you haven't seen it yet, check yesterday's blog post. :)

Today, I wanted to share pics of my summer workspace...


Note the essentials: Pens that write pink, purple and green, pencils, flash drives, 3 lip-glosses, raspberry tea and the latest issue of Creative Screenwriting.

During the fall, I do lots of writing on the back porch or in my recliner, but during the summer I like to be sandwiched between these two windows so I get lots of sun.

I don't use the keyboard on my computer because of my carpal, so I have to always have my external keyboard and mouse.

My hardy Gateway is almost on its last noisy breath. It has gotten me through three books, a zillion articles, four years of college and other random activities.

Where do you do your best work? Share a pic of your workspace on your blog! :)

Take the Reins COVER!!!

First of all, I am SO sorry for posting three times today! BUT...my cover is up on S&S's Website, so I think I can share!!!

That's my girl Sasha and her horse Charm.

ISN'T IT BEYOND FANTASTIC?! OMG! :) I'm soooo happy to share with you guys!!

Thank you, thank you to Agent A and everyone at S&S, especially Editor K, Jessica, Russell, Karin, Monica and the rest of the crew at the shoot.I heart you guys!

View the cover at S&S here.

Beach Read #1 (Chasing Harry Winston) at Lip Gloss Lit

Mary, Suz and Mandy were nice enough to let me guest vlog over at Lip Gloss Lit with this video today. Check out their awesome blog! :)

Burkhart's Beach Reads...coming soon!

Coming soon to a screen near you. :) (Yeah, I spent waaaaaay too long making that thing, but it was fun.)

Do y'all like the new blog header, btw? I got hooked on Fireworks.