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Got questions? The crew and others have answers!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Shirley Miranda

Summer break has officially begun for the crew and they’re taking your questions!  Patrick, Liz and Becca have already answered some questions about perfect dates, attitudes and more.   You can find their responses and ask your own questions on … Continue reading →

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The adventures of Liz and Patrick…

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Shirley Miranda

The word “adventures” seems like their going on some swashbuckling ride across the Pacific, but I use it to describe life’s journey – its trials and tribulations.  If we don’t look at life like that, then what fun can it … Continue reading →

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Celebrate!

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Shirley Miranda

It’s the end of the school year.  Summer is just around the corner!  What better way to celebrate than to share Falling with others? Monday, June 4 is free download day!  Tell your friends to get the first book of … Continue reading →

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Free download promotion!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Shirley Miranda

Today (Monday, May 14, 2012) through Thursday, May 17, 2012 you can download Falling for free! What a great deal! Take advantage of this limited time offer and go to Amazon. It’s near the end of the school year and … Continue reading →

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Update ABNA

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Shirley Miranda

Out of 5000 entries for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, Falling made it to the top 250!  That made me a quarter-finalist.  Not bad, huh?  If you asked me when I first wrote Falling if I would dare to submit … Continue reading →

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It's still Fall!

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Shirley Miranda

Christmas shopping is in full swing. Amusement parks in Southern California have “snow” nightly or on weekends. But it’s still (technically) Fall! So, what’s happening (without giving too much away) in Falling? A lot! Winter Break is quickly approaching for … Continue reading →

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Today is the first day of "Falling"

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Shirley Miranda

Ever try to back track and figure out when things happen in a book? Sure, there might references to Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Halloween and from there you figure the date. Then if you thought about it some more, you might … Continue reading →

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Printed version NOW AVAILABLE!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Shirley Miranda

Today I officially approved the printed copy of “Falling”. It was exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. It’s thrilling to know that it’s now available for readers to purchase in “real” book form. But scary to think that it’s … Continue reading →

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"Do you have any motivation that keeps you writing?" – Asked by a former student.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Shirley Miranda

My motivation isn’t external. I WANT to spend time with my characters. I WANT to find out what happens next. I write every day which can be tough with my schedule and all I’m involved with. If anything else, I … Continue reading →

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COSMOS Special Opportunity!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Shirley Miranda

COSMOS is in full swing! As a special opportunity for current COSMOS students, a limited number of the first book of my “Bits and Pieces” series will be given free. Comment to this post with your name, email address, COSMOS … Continue reading →

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