I’M SO SURE
by Jenny B. Jones

When Bella Kirkwood’s step-dad signs the family up for a reality TV show, Bella’s first thought is: Kill. Me. Now. Her life in Truman, Oklahoma, is getting down to a semi-normal existence, Bella is making friends, and while she still misses Manhattan and her dad’s credit card, she is adjusting. But then a camera crew starts following Bella around.

As if having a ‘tail’ isn’t bad enough, Bella’s editor is insisting she get a job so she can write an article about the trials of a working teenager. But having a job isn’t all Bella thought it might be. She manages to land the most dirty jobs in the township.

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Have a Merry Christmas and Joyous New Year!

JUST ANOTHER GIRL 
by Melody Carlson

Aster Flynn just wants a life of her own. A middle child, Aster’s older sister, Rose, is working and has a steady boyfriend. Aster’s younger sister, Lily, is mentally challenged, and Aster’s mother and Rose both refuse to be bothered with her. So, even though Lily is fifteen and Aster is seventeen, it is like Lily is Aster’s child, and no one else will even help. But now a really cute, popular guy has noticed Aster, and Aster wants to date him. Owen has been really cool about Aster’s responsibilities toward Lily, but when Lily ruins their big date, Aster worries that their relationship is through before it even begins.

Is there any hope of Aster having a normal life?

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Stephanie, describe yourself for our visitors.

I’m 25 and live in Kansas City with my husband—who was also my high school sweetheart—our 18-month old daughter, McKenna, and our mutt, KC. My life is full of pretty normal stuff, like diapers and bill paying. I have a crazy thing for coffee, and I love watching TV. I know it makes me sound lame, but I could watch a lot of TV. If The Office is on, I simply can’t make myself turn away. Even if it’s an episode I’ve seen a thousand times (which it’s a good chance it is). I’m not much of a “hobby” gal, unless reading counts. I used to facilitate a book club for church, but I’ve had to step down from that for a little bit. My husband and I serve in the two- and three-year-old room at church, which I loooove. The kids crack me up and I find spending time in there both relieves stress and refocuses me on what’s important.

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