Chapter Twenty-Two Leslie was a poor choice, but Mother forced me to pick someone. How was I to know she was only making sure her little sister stayed out of trouble, and was a lesbian?! Well, things weren't as awkward as I thought it would be, and I would have liked to be pen pals, … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 58

The countdown is well underway! 3 days to our first author reading: Jennifer M. Zeiger, here to read from her recently released YA Fantasy novel Quaking Soul on Monday, January 25th! Chapter Twenty-One, continued "What's with the Jekyll and Hyde thing?" Robert demanded. Elaina was wondering, too, but, even though Rose looked more approachable, it didn't seem … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 57

(Chapter 9 continued) Robert chuckled and leaned back in his chair. "Don't be. That was my reaction, too, but they both found other things to do right after, so my other questions went unanswered." He gave her a rueful look. "You've met my mother. I think you understand why I won't ask her any more … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 23

(Chapter 8 continued) He shifted uneasily in his chair. "My mother and I have a complicated relationship. It works when she thinks I'm under her thumb and when I acquiesce to her." "What kind of relationship is that?" She seemed horrified. He assumed she had a lovely relationship with her own mother. How could he … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 21