And I wrote two middle grade novels and a picture book in between, so I guess that makes TWELVE STEPS my fifth completed manuscript. TWELVE STEPS is actually a companion novel to my first completed manuscript (which was the story of Andi’s older sister, Laina). Veronica: I used to write short stories, just for fun, back in high school and college, but I finally got serious about my writing and wrote my first novel-length YA manuscript in 2008.Īmy: Was TWELVE STEPS your first completed manuscript? Many thanks to Veronica for sharing her writing odyssey today…Īmy: How long have you been writing Young Adult fiction? While publishing does have it’s ups and downs, putting your best foot forward can resonate in unexpected ways. And in Veronica’s case, it paid off by catching the attention of an amazing agent! But as today’s interview with author, Veronica Bartles, shows it can be a very helpful thing.

Edge's April Releases are here + some awesome give.Staying positive.Teaser Tuesday! Chasing Desire by Jennifer Domenico.Waiting on Wednesday: Love's Paradox by Laura Krei.Cover Reveal + giveaway: Awaken by Skye Malone.Cover Reveal + Giveaway: Love Me to Death by Maris.Brazen (Entangled's) Releases + Giveaways!!.Covet (Entangled's) Releases + Giveaways!.Ignite (Entangled's) Releases + Giveaway!.Her prince isn’t as charming as she'd hoped, and the spotlight she’s been trying to steal isn’t the one she wants.Īs Laina’s flawless façade begins to crumble, the sisters work together to find a spotlight big enough for both to shine. When a stolen kiss from her crush ends in disaster, Andi realizes that her twelve-step program isn’t working. Step 7: Demand attention for more than just the way she screws things up.

She MUST have more than just great hair, right?

Step 4: Make a list of her good qualities. Step 1: Admit she’s powerless to change her perfect sister, and accept that her life really, really sucks. When Andi’s crush asks her to fix him up with Laina, Andi decides enough is enough, and devises a twelve-step program to wrangle the spotlight away from Laina and get the guy. And even that is eclipsed by Laina's perfect everything else. The only thing Andi’s sure she has going for her is her awesome hair. Sixteen-year-old Andi is tired of being a second-class sibling to perfect sister Laina. *e ARC provided by tour host in exchange of an honest review*

Twelve Steps by Veronica Bartles