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This will be my first blog about myself instead of about my books, so I hope you enjoy. I was dumped by my boyfriend the day before I started college. Suffice it to say I was a wreck and didn't want to make any friends. I was worried about not being able to meet the right person and graduate before finding The One, but that doesn't mean I didn't try. I dated guys pretty frequently, but none of them lasted long. They would always say they needed space, or I was too good for th

“You gonna go talk to her or what?” Nathan felt his heart skip. Harper caught the way he stared and punched him in the arm this time, grinning. “Go talk to her!” He shook his head, brushing off the suggestion. “No way.” She smirked. “Come on, Nathan. You can’t keep hiding behind that wall forever.” He opened his mouth to protest, but Harper was already turning back toward the stage, calling over her shoulder, “Don’t make me announce it over the microphone.” Nathan knew bette

Her eyes dropped to the floor as she headed toward the door. He hadn’t realized she had been listening to their conversation. He should have said something; an apology maybe, but the words lodged stubbornly in his throat. Gran lifted a hand, halting Blair’s retreat. Her expression was calm but unyielding. Sweet as sugar when she wanted to be, yes—but once her mind was set, she was immovable. And the way she looked at Blair now? Protective, in a tender way. “Don’t you let that

There are tons of things to do in the summer! If you don’t believe me, then keep reading! I love summer because the sun feels so good on my skin, and it feels like relaxation time away from school. We only have so many summers left before all become full-time adults with jobs, families, and no free time. Here’s a list of things to do in the summer: Hike- at your local park or in the hills/mountains in a different state Find a new hobby – find something to bake, create, or

I recently attended a “seminar” of sorts by a woman named Rachel Norris. What an amazing lesson I learned. I’ve heard some of it before, but I was never told the way she did it. Rachel showed the group of us how to make a pitcher out of clay. We didn’t do it ourselves, only observed. I’m glad we were sitting still, so we could listen and pay attention with all of our beings. Rachel not only told us about her life, mistakes, and tragedies, but she told us of the joy she found