by Melissa | Jan 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
So. Here’s the thing. I am notoriously cyclically fickle when it comes to music. Which means several things. One, I have beloved faves that I come back to again and again. And again. Two, my playlists tend to look like they were made by four completely different...
by Melissa | Dec 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
11. My interest in mummies and bog bodies as possible book subjects is slightly disturbing. 10. Bjorg jewelry. 9. Research proved that I am, much to my distress, not yet the geeky girl I hoped I had become. 8. G-Side, Lindi Ortega, Blitzen Trapper, Renato Carasone,...
by Melissa | Dec 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
In anticipation of February and the release of The Fine Art of Truth or Dare, I’m starting a new ARC giveaway contest* on Twitter, and it’s an arty one… For the next few weeks, starting today, I’ll be posting a piece of a piece of fine art on...
by Melissa | Nov 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
Since someone (completely unrelated to me) very kindly decided to describe The Fine Art of Truth of Dare as “Anna and the French Kiss Meets Pretty in Pink”, I’ve been seeing lots of comments about what a good thing that would be. Well, there are...
by Melissa | Nov 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
Thanksgiving in the Fine Art of Truth or Dare From: fmarino@thewillingschool.org To: abainbr@thewillingschool.org Date: November 23, 1:11 p.m. Subject: Re: TG Alex- I will be having my turkey (there will be one, but it will be somewhat lost among the...
by Melissa | Nov 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
@meljens says: I’ve decided I really quite like Twitter. Okay, really like Twitter. While I frequently learn things about people through their tweets that I’m not sure I wanna know, I can’t help myself. I keep going back for more. Like, there’s...
by Melissa | Oct 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
This one comes from a question I got recently from a reader. “Do you ever fall in love,” she asked, “with the boys you write about?” Well, they’re a little young for me. Seriously, of course I adore these boys. I couldn’t write...
by Melissa | Sep 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
So. Here’s the deal. The Fine Art of Truth or Dare will be released on February 16th. You can pre-order the book (unsigned) at Amazon. That would be great. Thank you. But. You can also pre-order the book from my beloved local indie: Head House Books, and if you...
by Melissa | Sep 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Next Monday the 19th, I’ll post (here) and tweet (there) info on how to read an excerpt from THE FINE ART OR TRUTH OF DARE and how to order a special copy with a bonus inside.
by Melissa | Sep 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Top Ten Songs playing on my iPod this week. Okay, it’s not like I think you should care. It’s more that I love lists, am an unabashed music junkie, and always love hearing what other people are listening to (Tell me!). As far as I’m concerned,...
