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Friday, June 1, 2012 8:27:24 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled It's Finally Launch Month . . .:
Kristina said, ". . . and Everyone's Invited to the Party!Early Praise for One Moment"Good, solid drama about the power of secrets to test the bounds of friendship, with just enough tension to satisfy teen readers."- KIRKUS"McBride (The Tension..." more
Saturday, May 19, 2012 8:46:44 AM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled They're Here!:
Kristina said, " And I'm so excited I can hardly stand it! Getting ever so close to that June 26th release date!"
Saturday, May 5, 2012 2:04:43 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Upcoming Events - Join Me!:
Kristina said, "Join me for one (or all!) of the upcoming events celebratingthe launch of my latest novel,a contemporary YA set to hit stores in June.Launch Party & Signing7:00 PMJune 29, 2012Books and Company The Greene Shopping Center4453 Walnut..." more
Monday, April 30, 2012 7:37:21 AM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled My UK Deal:
Kristina said, "It scares me to share before everything is totally and completely official (think signed contracts), but Publishers Marketplace announced my foreign deal last week, so I feel like I should too. I mean, it is my book, right? So, here goes . ...." more
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:26:53 AM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled REVIVED Giveaway - Yay!:
Kristina said, "Meet Cat Patrick. She's super cool; the mother of twin girls; and she fears heights, planes, and zombies. But that's not why I'm introducing her today.I'm here to share book love, because in addition to..." more
Friday, April 13, 2012 2:52:27 AM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled It's Final!:
Kristina said, "This whole author gig is such super-cool fun. It can be difficult, sure, when I'm hit with a huge editorial letter and I sit down to begin a major revision. Or when I'm in a waiting stage, wondering if my agent or editor will like my new..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Guest Blog:
Kristina said, "Today I am up on the Guide to Literary Agents blog with a guest post about Revision. Wanna know the two dirtiest words in this writer's vocabulary? They both start with "R" . . . Click on the above link to check out my entire post."
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Launch Party Fun!:
Kristina said, "My launch party, which was hosted by the Books & Company at The Greene, was an exciting event! Lots of people showed up to help me celebrate the launch of my debut, The Tension of Opposites. From pre-school to adulthood, friends from all..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Authors, Authors Everywhere:
Kristina said, "Last week, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet some very cool authors. I was giddy with excitement as I drove to the Books & Company at the Greene in Dayton, Ohio - ready to meet my online friends in person for the first time. Still riding..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Summer Time & the Livin's Easy . . .:
Kristina said, "It's official. Summer has hit my household. And. I. Am. Loving. It.Summer always begins with some great stuff, but this year has been better than most.Why?Let me tell you . . . (I'll use a list - I'm a huge fan of lists):1. My husband is a teacher..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Publisher's Weekly Children's Bookshelf:
Kristina said, "Just found something fun! A picture from the June 8th signing at Books & Company in Dayton, Ohio made the PW Children's Bookshelf today.Publisher's Weekly Children's BookshelfIt was a lovely night with some lovely ladies!The next signing will be..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Lunch & a Signing:
Kristina said, "Saturday, June 26th was a wonderful day full of author fun! I drove roughly 2 hours to northern Columbus to meet two very talented authors for lunch - Kay Cassidy and Julia DeVillers. We ate at Max & Erma's, talked non-stop about bookish things,..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled 4th of July Fun:
Kristina said, "I love tradition. Tradition makes me feel all kinds of warm & fuzzy things. One of my favorite traditions since having kids is participating in the Americana Festival Parade in my small home town in southwestern Ohio. I'm registered for a class..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled The Learned Owl:
Kristina said, "This past weekend found me in a quaint little town called Hudson, Ohio, at the coolest little bookstore: The Learned Owl. Such a wonderful store! Packed with goodness, from the atmosphere to the people to all those great books! I signed..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Border's Signing - Ann Arbor, Michigan:
Kristina said, "Saturday, July 24th was one fun day (except for the trouble with our rental car, which I won't dare delve into). At noon, I met with JT Dutton, the author of Freaked and Stranded, and a group of awesome bloggers for lunch at TGI Friday's...." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled A Girl & Her Writer's Block:
Kristina said, "I'm often asked how I handle writer's block. It's easy to answer that question when I'm not currently struggling through a chapter that isn't quite ready to be written - I usually say that I simply write through a block. Because that's an easy..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled The Blessings of the Animals:
Kristina said, "I felt so honored to attend the launch party for Katrina Kittle's fourth novel, The Blessings of the Animals last Friday, which took place at the Books & Company at the Greene in Dayton, Ohio. I met Katrina in 1996 at the Antioch Writer's..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled 2011 Best Fiction for Young Adults Nomination:
Kristina said, "So last Friday was kind of fun. And it's time to share. I spent the evening with friends, celebrating the launch of Katrina Kittle's fourth novel, and some good news of my own. Just before I left for dinner, I checked my emails. To my surprise, I..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Teen Writers' Workshop:
Kristina said, "This week, I had the honor of heading back into a classroom environment to teach a writers' workshop to a group of teens at the Washington-Centerville Public Library. I was overloaded when I arrived, carting in many of my favorite books on..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled A Time for Pause:
Kristina said, "Life has been crazy. Life is always crazy, but on August 19th, everything picked up to warp speed. And it all slowed down at the same time, if that is possible. Dad called the morning of the 19th and he was sick. Like, really sick. I won't go into..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Book Club Love:
Kristina said, "A few years ago, I tried to join a book club. I obviously love to read, and what's better than getting together with a group of friends once a month to discuss a great book? But I had commitment issues. There was a stack of TBR books piled high..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:26 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Smart Chicks Kick It Tour:
Kristina said, "I had a blast this past week at the Smart Chicks Kick It Tour's Dayton, Ohio stop. Met a panel of wonderfully talented authors, and a few bloggers too. The presentation was engaging and fun. For those of you who weren't able to join, here's a video..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:25 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Really an Author!:
Kristina said, "Sometimes, I have these moments where it hits me, fresh, like I'd forgotten, that I'm really an author now. And those moments are so very cool. Author visits, where I can actually speak to people who have read my book are the best. I was honored to..." more
Friday, April 6, 2012 1:03:25 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Split Charity Auction:
Kristina said, "Want a signed copy of The Tension of Opposites? If so, check this out: I donated one copy to Swati Avasthi's charity auction (more info below); all you have to do is click on the link provided to place your bid! View ALL the wonderful..." more
Monday, June 11, 2012 1:32:44 PM
Kristina McBride wrote a blog post titled Moving On:
Kristina said, "This has been a lovely site to post to for a few years now, but with the launch of my updated website, I'll be posting future news on my new blog. It's good, trust me. Like one-stop-shopping.You can check out the new look here. Hope you..." more