My very first interview!

So my break is officially over.

I had a great time doing nothing (actually, I had a lot to do, but it wasn't writing-related), but now I'm back at it. I have an ARC to finish by tomorrow, and a crit partner's manuscript to dive into, plus another crit partner's manuscript will be ready for beta-ing soon, and... well, a Catt's work is never done! ;)

In other news, Katelyn at The Bookshelf Sophisticate has my very first blog interview up. If you do check it out, take a look around Katelyn's lovely blog while you're there!

I've extended the Blogoversary/100 Followers Contest through Saturday, December 4, so if you haven't entered, be sure to do so! All it takes to enter is being my follower and commenting on the contest's post.

Stephanie Perkins' debut novel, ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS, seems to be popping up in stores early. I've been following Steph's blog for over a year now, and I'm so excited to get my hands on this book. It's a contemporary love story set in Paris, not the Harlequin romance the title might suggest, and it's getting phenomenal reviews. If you've read it already, let me know what you thought (but no spoilers, please!).

A Valentine's Day contest courtesy of Stephanie Perkins

Stephanie Perkins, whose debut novel, ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS, will be published this fall, is home from a month long research trip/vacation in Paris and is hosting a Valentine's Day contest with prizes that include:

Stephanie's prizes

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen

SCRAMBLED EGGS AT MIDNIGHT by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler

And, straight from Paris, orange blossom marshmallows from luxury pastry and cake shop, Ladurée.


To enter, go here!