by admin | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
I peeked into the kitchen, where Mom was leaned against the counter, playing a game on her phone. “I’m home,” I greeted. Michael stepped out from behind me, resting one hand on my shoulder. “Hi, Mrs. Young,” he said politely. Mom looked up and smiled, then raised her...
by admin | Oct 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
(Adapted from a keynote address at the 2018 Young Writers’ Conference at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College) What is the biggest obstacle to writing a book? Time? Procrastination? Lack of ideas? Writers’ block? Netflix? Trick question. All of those things...
by admin | Sep 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
I was tempted to call this “Blitz Your Pants,” but I’m an adult. Or am I? For the last few years, I’ve been the municipal liaison to my region for NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month. Over that time, I’ve been able to teach a...
by admin | Oct 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
The world has been broken by black magic. By day, life persists in the sun’s protection, but the darkness is full of teeth and terrors. Born with a “spark” of magic, Claire Park was taken from her family as a small child for training. Raised by an order of light...
by admin | May 30, 2017 | blog, events, giveaway, Uncategorized
Seems you’ve stumbled onto my stop for the YA Summer Scavenger Hunt! Hello there – I’m Jessica Hawke. I like cats, superheroes, and writing books. 😉 Thanks for stopping by! If you’re new to me, you might be excited to find out I have a new book...
by admin | May 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
I’m giving away some super cute Harry Potter accessories! Check it out! BACK TO HOGWARTS GIVEAWAY