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The Evolution of A Cover

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I self-published SPANISH LESSONS, the first book in my Study Abroad series, over a year go. It was a tough time for me; my traditionally published historical series wasn’t selling well, and Penguin declined to sign me for another series. I did have some hope for an awesome YA project I was working on with my […]

Trying…and Failing

I’ve been working on the fourth and final book in my STUDY ABROAD series, LESSONS IN LOSING IT, for about six months (i.e., FAR too long). This book has given me a lot of grief; I’ve rewritten it four times now. Considering I started LOSING IT with the intention of writing a novella I’d give […]

LESSONS IN LOSING IT Cover Reveal & ARC Sign Up!

As some of you know, I’ve been locked away in my writing cave for a couple months, trying to finish up book #4 in my STUDY ABROAD series. I actually started this book with the intention of writing a short and sweet novella about Rachel and Fred, two secondary characters you may recognize from LESSONS […]

$10 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!

To celebrate the upcoming release of LESSONS IN LETTING GO (Study Abroad #3), I’m doing a giveaway for 2 $10 Amazon Gift Cards! Be sure to enter below. a Rafflecopter giveaway I’m so flippin excited for you to meet Rhys and Laura. Their story hits shelves on December 12, 2016! Available for preorder on iBooks, […]

Holy Moly IT’S HERE – LESSONS IN LETTING GO (Study Abroad #3) COVER REVEAL!!!!

OMG OMG OMG you GUYS I have exciting news! After almost dying while I tried to whip this book into shape, we FINALLY have a release date, cover, a blurb, and of course the first three spicyyyyy chapters of Rhys and Laura’s story to share with you! LESSONS IN LETTING GO (Study Abroad #3) will hit shelves […]

The 5 C’s of Sex Scenes: What I’ve Learned

Ah, glorious, glorious sex scenes. I love reading them, and I love writing them even more. Not gonna lie, as a dorky, confused, and sex-starved teen, I started reading romance novels mostly because they had sex in them. Back in the days when I felt too uncomfortable to talk to my friends about sex (boy, […]

Marketing & Promo: If you’re going through hell…surf Pinterest for inspirational quotes.

While I’ve been a published author for a few years now, I am new to the indie world, and even newer to marketing and promotion. Basically, I suck at it. Like, really, really suck. It’s hard. It’s expensive. And right now it’s kinda depressing because I recognize what a long road I have ahead […]

What I’ve Been Up To Lately (Hint: A LOT of Writing!)

Hello friends! It’s been a while (like, an embarrassingly giant amount of time) since I blogged, so I thought I’d stop in and say hello. It helps that I have some exciting news…LIKE A TITLE AND A COVER FOR BOOK #3 in my STUDY ABROAD series! Here’s a little teaser: Ta-da! Introducing LESSONS IN LETTING […]

Going Indie: What I’ve Learned So Far

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It’s been almost three months since I hit “publish” on all the major retail sites for my debut indie romance, SPANISH LESSONS (Study Abroad #1). And holy shit has it flown by. I know I am really, really new to the indie game, but I’ve already learned A LOT – like, a lot lot. I […]

LESSONS IN GRAVITY (Study Abroad #2) Cover Reveal & First Chapter!

Today marks the launch of my shiny new website. I’m a little obsessed; I love the colors and the fun little touches. The previous web designer I’d used was getting too expensive, and I thought with the launch of a new series – and a new indie career – my site needed a little facelift. So I hired a new designer and went with a new look. Hope you like it!

Spanish Lessons (Study Abroad #1) is Now Available – And it’s on sale!

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So many of you know I’ve been working on a little side project these past few months. I’m stoked to announce the launch of my very first indie New Adult romance, SPANISH LESSONS! The best part? It’s on sale for the first two weeks of its release! Grab your copy here for $1.99.

SPANISH LESSONS (Study Abroad #1) Chapters 1 & 2

Chapter 1 August Madrid, Spain I clutch the scrap of paper with trembling fingers. The address I’ve scrawled on it in purple felt-tip pen is smeared with sweat; the paper feels fuzzy, worried by my hands as I’ve stumbled through Barajas International Airport. The taxi driver, a nice looking dude with stringy blond locks that […]

#WednesdayWishList

Today was one of those days I woke up so exhausted I wanted to cry. I get a lot of anxiety around release days, and have been waking up in the middle of the night on the regular lately. Once I’m up, I’m up, falling down the death spiral of “what the F am I […]

Release Day – THE UNDERCOVER SCOUNDREL!

Exciting news – THE UNDERCOVER SCOUNDREL, book 3 of my racy Regency-set trilogy, is now available wherever books are sold! You can order it here, here, and here. I hope you’ll enjoy reading Henry and Caroline’s story as much as I enjoyed writing it. It’s the perfect book to throw in your beach bag. Happy […]

#FridayReads – Finding Your Belonging

So I was just emailing with a group of girlfriends I studied abroad with in Madrid – we call ourselves the Madrileñas. We would get together on Sunday nights in Spain at this dark little wine bar in the Salamanca neighborhood; we’d drink red wine, smoke cigarettes, and laugh our asses off. I heart these ladies, […]

#WednesdayWishList – At The Beach

#1 on my #WednesdayWishList this morning is for my girl Martha Bean to feel better. Last week Ben woke up to a poop explosion in our laundry room (that’s where Martha sleeps in her crate). Turns out she had giardia, a totally gross infection that puppies are apparently susceptible to. The vet sent us home […]

#FridayReads

Is it just me, or have the weeks been crawling by this spring? I feel like the year is going by SO quickly, but man, getting to Friday has been such a drag lately. I was talking to my friend Ryan, and he said the only day of the week he liked was Friday because […]

Goodreads Giveaway!

THE UNDERCOVER SCOUNDREL comes out in less than two weeks! To celebrate, I’m giving away five copies over on Goodreads. Click to enter below! Goodreads Book Giveaway The Undercover Scoundrel by Jessica Peterson Giveaway ends June 02, 2015. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to Win

#WednesdayWishList

Today is my inaugural #WednesdayWishList post. Like any thirty-something gal with a Marshall’s addiction and the ShopBop app, I love to shop. Like, love it. I don’t shop as much as I used to – I’m getting better at investing in a few pieces that get a lot of wear – but that means when I […]

The Write Life

In honor of THE UNDERCOVER SCOUNDREL’S release in two short weeks (!), I’ve decided to really make a commitment to blog more often. I’m a self-professed blog junkie – I read at least a dozen a day – and my two favorites seem to be literary/book blogs, and then fashion/foodie/lifestyle blogs. I’m hoping to combine the […]

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