Book enthusiast? Aspiring author? Interesting in pitching a literary agent? Consider attending Publish15! If you live near Atlanta, there’s still time to attend today (Sunday, June 14). If you’re outside the area, make plans to attend next year’s event! Jonathan, David, Me, & Bennett Publish15 is a 2-day convention for new and experienced writers — featuring topics like blogging, book proposals, and the business of being an author. On Saturday, I participated in two panels, G

It’s been a whirlwind this week! I flew out of New Orleans bright and early Wednesday morning and landed in Dallas, Texas for #RT2015. The RT Booklovers Convention is a fabulous meet and greet for readers and authors, and includes workshops, parties, and tons of book and prize giveaways! Kellie Coates Gilbert Melanie Dickerson I was so fortunate to room with the wonderful Melanie Dickerson, who writes historical fiction for HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson (my publisher). I also h

Today, I’d like to introduce you to fabulous reader and blogger Hailey Fish. She’s been a joy to get to know, always has something positive to say about other people, and loves to talk about books! On her website, she has two really awesome lists of authors she’s met and authors she’d like to meet! Hailey has met Jane Green, Karin Slaughter, Tess Gerritsen, Charlaine Harris, Lee Child, and many more! She would like to meet Stephen King, Wally Lamb, Jodi Picoult, Kristin Hanna

I’m super-excited to be a part of the 2015 Decatur Book Festival, taking place from Sept 5 – 6th. I’ll be speaking briefly and signing books for about ten minutes I will have an exact date and time in the coming weeks and will share that with you as soon as I have it! The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival is the largest independent book festival in the country, drawing people from all over the metro Atlanta area and North Georgia. See more at: https://www.dec