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Behind the Book: Such a Good Girl
“It’s almost like being good is the perfect alibi for being bad.” – Riley Stone, Such a Good Girl First of all, I want to say this: I am so incredibly lucky to be able to write a character like Riley. A smart, complicated character who is able to make complicated decisions and have a […] -
Stranger Than Fiction: Behind the Book of Here Lies Daniel Tate
When I first came across the true story that inspired my second novel Here Lies Daniel Tate, I knew instantly that I wanted to adapt it into a YA novel. I say “adapt” because I knew there were lots of elements of the true story I would never be able to use. They were simply […] -
The Wonderful World of Wattpad: From Unknown Author to Audiobook Deal
Last week, we mentioned how excited we were that Riveted recently joined Wattpad. We kicked off our new profile with a serialization of Blake Nelson’s Girl and we’ve got a LOT more great reads in store for Wattpad for the rest of the year so definitely don’t miss out! Our Wattpad profile’s been growing quickly […] -
7 Thrilling Witness Protection Stories
I’m a big fan of thrillers, particularly crime thrillers, so when I first heard about Becca Fitzpatrick’s Dangerous Lies I knew I had to read it. The synopsis is SO intriguing: Stella Gordon’s life is a lie. She does not belong in Thunder Basin, Nebraska. As the star witness in a murder trial against a […] -
Old Hollywood Soundtrack
Girl About Town and Murder Among the Stars by director/producer Adam Shankman and Laura L. Sullivan, are a sultry mystery series set in the days of Old Hollywood that are perfect for reading on a dark and stormy night with a cup of tea in one hand and a sleeping cat by your side. I know this […] -
Writing Tip: Start with the End
“Where do you get your ideas?” Authors get this question a lot. For me the better question is “What do you do once you get an idea?” I’m lucky that I’ve never had a time when I’ve not known what to write next. Because my genres are fantasy and science fiction, I’m constantly observing and […] -
6 Reasons to Read Here Lies Daniel Tate
If you haven’t started reading Here Lies Daniel Tate by Cristin Terrill, you aren’t living your best life now! Check out the book description, then let me explain exactly why this book is AMAZING! It seems too good to be true when Daniel Tate, missing since he was abducted from one of California’s most elite private […] -
Like The Last Tycoon? Try This!
Are you a fan of old Hollywood, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and/or finding the perfect books to pair with your TV show? Then you’ve found the perfect post for you! I’ve been (im)patiently waiting for the first full season of The Last Tycoon and found THE PERFECT book companion to help make the wait (somewhat) manageable. If […] -
8 Ruthless Characters You Can Appreciate
As you will see in Such A Good Girl by Amanda K. Morgan, nothing will keep you turning page after page quite like a protagonist who doesn’t tell you their whole story. Riley Stone seems perfect on the outside, but as you discover more about her and her nonnegotiable plans to keep things that way, you […] -
5 Reasons You Should Read Such a Good Girl ASAP
I just finished reading Such a Good Girl by Amanda K. Morgan, and let me tell you all, I. AM. SHOOK. I don’t know if I can ever trust anyone again. This book makes me question literally everything about everyone, including myself. But before I go into details about why, read the book description: Pretty […]