Posted Aug 5 2017 in death, father, grief, loss
When people find out I’m an author, one of the first questions they ask me is why do I write young adult fiction. And I always answer, “Because I want teens to know they’re not alone.” When I was growing up, my reading jumped this chasm from Nancy Drew to Barbara Cartland romance. The only […]
Read More...Posted Jul 31 2017
It’s a DOUBLE birthday celebration! SEND is 5 years old this year PLUS, THE WAY IT HURTS is about to be released (8/1/17). You can win a copy of both books. Enter the Rafflecopter! Terms; US only Randomly selected winner can choose paperback or Kindle copies. a Rafflecopter giveaway SaveSave
Read More...Posted Jul 16 2017
Nothing says summer like a good book and some shade! Grab your favorite hat or pair of sunglasses and an E-copy of Some Boys for just $1.99 starting July 17th (July 31st). Visit Amazon or other book seller’s website.
Read More...Posted Jun 23 2017
I’m blogging over at YA Outside the Lines again… this month, our topic is “heat.” I chose to blog about ‘heat’ as a metaphor for intensity. Give it a read or share!
Read More...Posted Jun 13 2017 in contest, music, The Way It Hurts, YA books
My new book, THE WAY IT HURTS, drops on August 1st. It’s a story about two talented teens who desperately want to become famous. He’s got a hard rock band called Ride Out and she dreams of a career on Broadway. But they end up becoming infamous because of a single viral tweet. This book […]
Read More...Posted Jun 5 2017 in beach, books, giveaway, reading, summer, teens, YA
If you’re like me and love reading on the beach, I’ve got a contest for you! Details are right here: http://jessicaruddick.com/giveaways/ya-beach-reads-giveaway/
Read More...Posted May 22 2017
I’m blogging over at YA Outside the Lines today. Come visit!
Read More...Posted May 9 2017
June 23, 2017 — Folks, we’re just weeks away from THE WAY IT HURTS release day. The Fresh Fiction contest may be over (Congratulations, Natalya!) but I’ve got more coming. If you’re musically talented, check out my Idol contest! There’s also a special contest taking place for subscribers to my newsletter — if you aren’t […]
Read More...Posted Apr 30 2017 in Convention, RT, teens, YA
Hi! *waves from under a pile of clothing to pack* I’m packing like crazy for my flight tomorrow. I’ll be in Atlanta by dinner time for my first ever RT Booklovers Convention! (May 2-7th). I’ve alreadys shipped some cool swag and prizes. You can find me out and about and I’ll definitely be […]
Read More...Posted Apr 24 2017 in Authors Unlimited, Patchogue, Suffolk libraries
If you live near Patchogue, NY and have not attended Authors Unlimited — WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? This annual event, organized by a group of Suffolk county librarians, is held on the Saint Joseph’s campus in Patchogue. It was my first time and I had no idea what to expect. I was among the […]
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