What's cookin', good lookin'?

Do you know what's a bad idea? Eating the delicious tacos your husband just made, and then taking your contacts out. You know, after the salsa goodness? Let's just say, you do not want to see my left eye right now!

What's New?

Well, Head to Head has been out for over a week now and it seems like people are falling in love with Hunter and Lisa's story as much as I did. Thank you to everyone who has already read and reviewed both Toe to Toe and Head to Head. Did you know that leaving a review is one of the most helpful things you can do for an indie author like me?

If you've read the books and loved them, go leave me a review I'll love you forever and ever!

What's Next?

Face to Face is in the final stages of edits and nearly ready to join the party. BUT (and this is a big but...) I may have ended it with a terrible, awful, no-good-very-bad-cliffhanger (please don't hate me!). Rather than release it right away, I'm going to hold onto it just a little bit longer so I can hurry up and get Book 4 finished, then I'll release them only a couple weeks apart so that cliffhanger isn't quite so unforgiveable.

I promise I didn't do it to hurt you, but Hannah's story has to have it's ups and downs and unfortunately, she doesn't always make good choices...

Stay tuned for more news, by my next newsletter I'll have a release date for for you (and maybe even a cover reveal!)

Looking for Something New?

Doesn't this description just pull you in? I recently added this to my TBR pile and I can't wait to dive in!

WINNER OF THE 2020 VIRGINIA AUTHOR PROJECT YA AWARD!

Two best friends. One last day. One huge secret that changes everything.

Avery Young is having a moment.

How he handles it will determine his future.

A talented musician, Avery is leaving home in New Jersey to study at the Boston Conservatory of Music. Before he boards the 8 AM Northeast Connector out of Princeton Junction, he has one last day at the Jersey Shore with his best friend of four years, Angela, who's been unusually distant all summer.

When Angela finally reveals the reasons behind that distance, it changes everything,

When the moment comes, as they stand along the shore, Avery is forced to reconsider who he is, who he wants to be, and more immediately, what is he going to do now? His plans for the future, which include musical stardom and a life of constant creativity with his best friend by his side, have gone completely up in flames.

How can he pursue his dreams when it could mean losing Angela, the only stable thing in his life, forever?

THE LAST GOOD DAY is the first book in the "Avery &Angela" series. Click here to find it on Amazon.

Have you read the Ballerina Academy series by Anne-Marie Meyer and Maggie Dallen?

Start here with book 1 and let me know if you enjoy them as much as I have!

He thought he knew what he wanted.

Turns out, all he wanted was her. 

Collette 

I’d kill to be the kind of dancer my mom wants me to be, but it’s just not in the cards. I’m sick of dieting. I'll never fit into the perfect ballerina mold and I’m tired of wishing that I could. 

I’m over it. I’m done trying. 

I’m perfectly content to dance alone in the dark while the rest of the school is sleeping. 

Ethan 

Coach says our football team needs discipline. That dancing alongside a bunch of prissy prima donnas is how we’ll learn our lesson. 

Only problem? 

I don’t have time for ballet. Not when I’m busting my butt to be the star quarterback, the dutiful son, and the perfect student…all so I can achieve my father’s dream. 

When I meet Collette, I can’t help but take notice. She’s a vision of grace and beauty all wrapped up in snark and sass. And she helps me see that my own dreams aren’t so stupid after all. 

I just wish she could see that in herself. But when I try to bring her out into the light, I can feel her slipping away. Her walls are built up so high, I fear they’ll never come down. I want to love her like she deserves—but that’s just the problem. 

She doesn’t believe she deserves it.

For fans of Dumplin', To all the Boy's I've Loved Before, and The Kissing Booth, you'll love this brand new series by two Amazon best selling authors!

stay amazing,

Penelope

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