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SYMPTOMS LAUNCH EVENT, PT. 1

February 6, 2016
Personal, Video, Writing

In case you couldn’t attend the Symptoms of Being Human launch on Tuesday, here’s part one in a three-part video series covering the event. (Thank you, Curtis Andersen, for doing the videography.)

RILEY’S MIX TAPE (AKA PLAYLIST)

February 5, 2016
Fiction, Music, Personal

Music was an essential part of my teenage experience. When I liked somebody, I made them a mix tape of songs that would [hopefully] make my feelings obvious so I didn’t have to admit them. When someone broke my heart, I made a mix tape of breakup songs. When I graduated, I made a mix tape of...

SYMPTOMS OF BEING HUMAN: In Stores Today!

February 2, 2016
Fiction, News, Personal, Writing

Dear Friends, Your support and goodwill has sustained me during this exciting and stressful time. Thank you for your good thoughts, your likes and retweets, and your tolerance of my unrelenting promotion. My gratitude is too big for words. But now, SYMPTOMS LAUNCH DAY IS FINALLY UPON US! Here are...

Epic Reads: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Me

January 27, 2016
Film, Music, Personal, Video

The superbly fun crew at Epic Reads made a video about the 6 Things You Don’t Know About Me. Inside: the history of my hair, plus my teenage screen kiss.

SYMPTOMS Giveaways + Launch Event Invite

January 26, 2016
Fiction, News

I can hardly believe that Symptoms of Being Human will be on bookstore shelves in just one week! As the countdown marches on, here are some exciting ways you can participate: Attend the Symptoms of Being Human Launch Event You’re invited to the launch event on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, 7:00 PM at...

10 THINGS I LEARNED WHILE PUBLISHING MY DEBUT

January 2, 2016
Fiction, Personal

It’s hard to believe that less than two years after I typed the first page of Symptoms of Being Human, its publication in hardback is just one month away. It’s been a challenging, thrilling journey, and the book isn’t even out yet! To celebrate the impending release of my debut, I’m going to share...