Songs for the Winner’s Circle

Songs for the Winner’s Circle

Hello, bookish friends! I have to confess–winter is a tough time for me to stay motivated. I mean, the freezing cold alone makes me want to curl up in a blanket and hibernate until spring. And when the work stress and sniffling sick co-workers got to be too much this week, I knew I needed …

Wildheart Playlist, Part 1

Wildheart Playlist, Part 1

Hello, bookish friends! A reader asked whether I have certain music that I like to listen to while I write. I actually have a lot of trouble writing and listening to music at the same time (listening and painting at the same time seem to be OK, though). Does anyone else have this problem? At …

Rad Radio: Perdón, Perdón (HA-ASH)

Rad Radio: Perdón, Perdón (HA-ASH)

The next shapeshifter book (Devil’s Den) has some Spanish in it. I lurv languages, but I definitely needed the help of a native speaker to go over my hamfisted attempts at dialogue. (Thanks, David!) To get myself in the mood, here is HA-ASH with all of the gorgeous sounds. Happy weekend, guys! Don’t forget to …

Rad Radio: My Church (Maren Morris)

Rad Radio: My Church (Maren Morris)

I’m getting ready to travel out west this upcoming week. Something about this song struck me just right as I was packing my bags. There’s something magical about road trips. It’s one of the greatest places to be, I think, rocketing down the highway with the wind in your hair and a prayer to the gods …