“Middle school is a test, but Cici Reno has all the answers. She's the go-to girl for advice. She's cool, she's funny, and she's enlightened (thanks to yoga classes at her mom's studio). So when her pretty BFF, Aggie, is too shy to speak to the boy she's crushing on, Cici goes online and does the talking for her. The only problem is, Cici starts to fall for the guy herself! For the first time in her life. she doesn't have a clue.”
“Interspersed with Twitter feeds and yoga poses, this clever twist on Cyrano de Bergerac will win over the hearts of middle-schoolers, particularly those feeling shy or awkward themselves, as well as reluctant readers.” –Booklist
“A surprisingly successful, suspenseful, and engrossing take on the Cyrano story with a contemporary twist.”—Kirkus
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"This book is fun, zany and just what I need for a light, entertaining read. It has several laugh out loud moments...I was glad I was at home when I read it, or people would surely stare at me."
The deep doldrums of winter are here. After spending ten years in the Chicago area, I find little about winter I like. I am trying to throw myself into the adult historical fiction I'm working on. It's based on a true story, but of course, I am clinging madly to the "fiction" delineation. It deals with the murder of Irish Catholic immigrant laborers on the Philadelphia and Columbia railroad in 1832. I've been researching it for years. I think I like research way too much. It's a great procrastination tool.
To drive away the winter, every day I sit down, light my spring bouquet scented candle, and play this on the computer while I work and dream of spring. Enjoy!
If you're looking for a spooky, funny middle grade for Halloween, check out my new book, ANNABELLE JINX AND THE GHOSTS OF SERENDIPITY FALLS. It's available today!
You can download a sample at Smashwords.
Next week, I'm releasing my middle grade e-book ANNABELLE JINX AND THE GHOSTS OF SERENDIPITY FALLS just in time for Halloween. But it's available for pre-order right now. I'm so excited! If any book bloggers are interested in a review copy, leave a comment.
