Confession: I've never been to the Big Apple. But now I'm heading there in June because... -BECAUSE!- GRAVITY is a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award and I could not be more excited/humbled/grateful/shocked/awed. Because... -BECAUSE!- LOOK AT THESE AMAZING AUTHORS AND TITLES IN THE CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT FINALIST CATEGORY! What. An. Honor. I know, I … Continue reading New York Bound
Girls Swear and It’s Perfectly Okay, Part II
Girls Swear and It's Perfectly Okay...in an idealized, female-empowered world. Of course, that's not actually the world we live in, is it? Hence, Part II of the Girls Swear and it's Perfectly Okay blog series. You can read Part I here where I strove to shed light on how a girl can't swear the same way a guy can without risking … Continue reading Girls Swear and It’s Perfectly Okay, Part II
Girls Swear and it’s PERFECTLY OKAY!
I'm going to break my own rule and go read some reviews of GRAVITY on GoodReads. Hold on....I'll be back. Okay, I've returned—still in one piece. (Major accomplishment for an author who goes in search of reviews on GoodReads). "Why," any seasoned or sensible author would ask me, "would you do that to yourself?" It's … Continue reading Girls Swear and it’s PERFECTLY OKAY!
And then this happened!
First time ever the words #1 Amazon New Release have been next to one of my books! Oh happy, happy, happy birthday, GRAVITY! I'm so glad you're in the world. Peace,
It’s PARTY TIME!
GRAVITY LAUNCHES Saturday, November 19th at 7 p.m at The Norway House at 913 E Franklin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404! You should TOTALLY BE THERE! Know why? There's going to be K-90 hot chocolate (delivers exactly the kick needed to really take off!) and bunny hill cocoa (for all those still holding onto the T-bar)...and … Continue reading It’s PARTY TIME!
The Big 50
I woke up to greet a new decade this morning and to bid farewell to my 40's. Mostly, I'm ecstatic. Partly, I'm devastated. Let me explain. I'm devastated because life taught me some excruciating lessons in the last year. People who love us can/do/and will hurt us. Their love for us or our love for … Continue reading The Big 50
Paying homage to Prince
I know, I know...I'm late to be writing about the impact of Prince's death on me; but in truth, it's taken me a while to process it all. Prince was the first musician I saw perform in person. In fact, I got to see him at First Ave way back in the day - long … Continue reading Paying homage to Prince
Why Gravity Always Wins
I did it. I finished Gravity, my 4th young adult novel. It is currently in the trusted hands of my editors at Bold Strokes Books. I planned to finish it by December 31st, 2015, in time to pop a bottle of champagne, but I didn't make that goal. I finished it on January 1st, 2016, … Continue reading Why Gravity Always Wins
Details about my fourth book!
I'm excited to announce that I've signed a contract for my next novel, GRAVITY, a standalone book that will take readers (and me) beyond the world of the Crossfire Trilogy. It is a coming of age story that leaves coming out in the dust. Ellie Engebretsen, my main character, is tough, fearless, and at peace … Continue reading Details about my fourth book!
On Angry Squirrels and Saviors at Home Depot
You would think the worst thing that has happened to me lately was being bitten by an angry squirrel lounging in the garbage dumpster behind my apartment as I opened the lid and threw away my cardboard Pizza Luce box containing yummy albeit dehydrated leftovers. (The ungrateful rodent!) But you would be wrong. It's not even close … Continue reading On Angry Squirrels and Saviors at Home Depot
Juliann Rich 