YA


  • To Forgive or Punish

    It’s easy to say that forgiveness is the right thing to do when it’s a small problem. Don’t be angry at that child for stealing your candy, just forgive them and share next time. It’s a mentality that works great when you’re a child, but when you get up into the complexities and cruelties of…


  • New Review for SWoK!

    A big thanks to BookDragonGirl for the amazing review for The She-Wolf of Kanta. I’m so thrilled that she liked it so much! Go by and check out what she had to say, and I highly recommend subscribing to her site. Her book reviews are always so detailed! The She-Wolf Of Kanta by Marlena Frank…


  • Young Adult Books Prove It Is Possible

    There’s something about the teenage years that fascinate us. That’s become clear simply from the amount of movies and books that star teenage characters. From high school romances, to young wizards battling a Dark Lord, to teens surviving in a world of utter destruction, the appeal is undeniable – but why? Why does the plight…


  • A Fear of Compromise

    I love it when a project starts to near the finish line. I love it even more when all my plot pieces start falling into place and I begin to understand how the story wants to end. You can tell I end my novels in Pantser mode, right? I haven’t been able to be as…


  • Pre-Orders, a Giveaway, and a Festival!

    It’s been quite a busy time for The She-Wolf of Kanta lately! We had a blog tour a few weeks back and if you check out the header up top, you’ll notice that the reviews have been just shining for Mercy and her werewolf adventure. I’ve been so pleased with how much people love her…